Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center

“Want to Start a Business?”

“Want to Start a Business?” The Small Business Development Center's two-hour Launch Your Own Business Workshop helps would-be entrepreneurs examine their ability to launch a business by considering the opportunities and challenges involved in business ownership. May Event When:...

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Workshop Outlines QuickBooks Basics

Workshop Outlines QuickBooks Basics The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is offering a two-part workshop on QuickBooks Essentials from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays May 5 and 12 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive, in Room...

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Launch Your Own Business: Workshop Outlines Business Ownership

Launch Your Own Business: Workshop Outlines Business Ownership Launch your own Business details the key initial steps would-be entrepreneurs should consider before launching a business. The workshop examines the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges involved in ownership.WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday April...

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The Big Sell Competition: Tickets on Sale for Saturday Event

The Big Sell Competition: Tickets on Sale for Saturday Event Join business professionals for a day of networking and an opportunity to vote for the next big idea via audience participation. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday March 31 WHERE: Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 East 81st Avenue in Merrillville COST:...

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Evening Digest Workshop Wednesday: Doing Business with the Government

Evening Digest Workshop Wednesday: Doing Business with the Government Mary Kaczka, executive director of Partners in Contracting Corporation, will outline the steps needed to become a contractor for the government. Topics include: 7 steps to federal contracting How to know if your business is ready for government...

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Partnership Cultivates Collaborative Concept

Partnership Cultivates Collaborative Concept By continuing to foster a collaborative spirit, Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charles Weaver is looking to further impact the region’s business community. “As the LEDO for Starke County, we have seen several...

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Workshop Spotlights Business Opportunities, Challenges

Workshop Spotlights Business Opportunities, Challenges The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is presenting its business feasibility workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday April 17 at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Ave. Launch your own Business details the key initial steps...

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Smart Start Workshop Thursday: All About the SBA

Smart Start Workshop Thursday: All About the SBA The SBA offers a variety of programs and support services to help business owners navigate the issues of starting a new venture as well as resources to help established business owners. Ronda Crouch, Economic Development Specialist with over 20 years...

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Workshop Simplifies Microsoft Office 2010

Workshop Simplifies Microsoft Office 2010 The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is offering a new workshop on Microsoft Office from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays April 14 and 21 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive, in Room 221....

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QuickBooks Essentials Part II: 2-Part Workshop March 24, 31

QuickBooks Essentials Part II: 2-Part Workshop March 24, 31 Facilitator Anna Sheets, of Accounting Made Simple, will help participants take their skills to the next level. WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays March 24 and 31 WHERE: Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive in Crown...

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