Living The Coffee Shop Dream
Tom Steiner – Do what you love and the money will follow. Nope, not really, don’t count on it, better think twice about that. For many, the romance of owning a business is what motivates their thoughts of being an entrepreneur. Like love is blind, the thought of owning a business and doing what you [...]
East Central ISBDC / October 11, 2011
Centier Encourages Entrepreneurial Spirit Through ISBDC Support
Crown Point, IN – Art Russell, vice president and director of community lending at Centier Bank, recently presented the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center with a $3,000 check, supporting region small businesses through the organization’s efforts. “We’re continuing to reach out to entrepreneurs and promoting business as a way to stimulate the overall economy [...]
Northwest ISBDC / September 27, 2011
7th Annual Fuse Business Awards
Nominations are now being sought for the 7th Annul Fuse Business Innovations Awards The West Central ISBDC focuses on the entrepreneurs in our community who are doing things differently and making an impact. Fuse Business Innovation Awards recognize the businesses that are “Brands to Watch.” Be a part of this exciting event by nominating those [...]
West Central ISBDC /
List of Companies to Watch 2011 Winners
INDIANAPOLIS (July 11, 2011) – Forty-three companies from 18 Indiana counties have earned a place in Indiana’s fourth annual field of “Companies to Watch.” The accolade, presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation, recognizes the state’s privately held businesses that employ six to [...]
ISBDC / July 11, 2011
Prospect List: Not Random Names, A Work of Art
Jeremy Couch - Building an effective prospect list can be a challenge, but if done correctly, a prospect list can be a key instrument in growing your business. A prospect list is the foundation that your sales strategy is built around. The key to a successful prospect list is that it needs to be focused, organized [...]
Southeast ISBDC / July 8, 2011
Grant Funding for Developing Technology: Learn the Ins and Outs of SBIRs
Is your business trying to obtain funding to develop and commercialize innovative technology? The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides competitive grants to businesses conducting research which will ultimately lead to commercialized products and services. In order to pursue funding, applicants are required to submit detailed proposals to participating federal agencies. These agencies make [...]
ISBDC / June 22, 2011
Northwest ISBDC Newsletter: Celebrating E-Day, Entrepreneurs
We continue to honor area entrepreneurs with their Video Success Stories. This quarter we meet Michele’ Brown who owns Eclipse Performing Arts in Chesterton. On a monthly basis, we feature new entrepreneurs’ stories on our Web site. Also, we welcome new advisors Joe Ubben and Lorri Feldt to our talented team. The addition allows us to [...]
Northwest ISBDC / June 15, 2011
New ISBDC Business Advisor to Focus on La Porte County
Crown Point, IN – Lorri Feldt has joined the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center as a business advisor. Concentrating primarily on La Porte County, Feldt will assist clients with business planning and guide them work toward growth and development. She will work with community leaders and economic development organizations to strengthen the area’s small [...]
Northwest ISBDC / May 2, 2011
New Format Updates Business Plan Writing Workshop
Crown Point, IN – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center has revamped its business plan writing workshop offering updated curriculum and participant-tailored scheduling. With each session focusing on a different topic, attendees can choose to participate in the whole series or individual sessions. The new format launches with a series from 9 a.m. to [...]
Northwest ISBDC / March 25, 2011
Bloomington Business Expo
The 27th annual Bloomington Business Expo is bigger and better than ever. By popular demand, we’ve broken the day into two distinct events – a business-to-business portion and a public event. Most businesses have two types of customers, and Expo will allow you to reach both in the same day. Business Expo starts the day [...]
West Central ISBDC / February 28, 2011
