Education

Join us for a day of excitement and fun at the Gary Back to School Fest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at RailCats Stadium in Gary, IN. Enjoy FREE giveaways for Pre-K through High School students, FREE Back-to-School Services,...

Dunes Medical/Professional Building, room 1156 The IU Northwest Business Academy will host a monthly business speakers’ series. Each event will begin with an hour-long presentation by a local business leader, followed by a clinic where attendees...

August 23 from 2 – 3 p.m.Dunes Medical/Professional Building, room 1156 Guest speaker is Sharon Harvey of the US Small Business Administration, who will speak about ways to assist small businesses in their efforts to start, grow, expand and...

August 8 from 6 – 7 p.m.Dunes Medical/Professional Building, room 1156 Guest speaker is Naté D. Walton of the City of Gary, who will share guidance on best practices and steps to obtaining a business license in the City of Gary. Event is free. No...

Classes: July 18 & July 22 – 25 from 10 am. – 2:30 p.m.Pitch Competition: July 27 at 2 p.m.Dunes Medical/Professional Building, room 1156 The Business Academy will host a multi-day camp for Gary-based rising junior and senior high school...

July 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. & July 23 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.John W. Anderson Library Conference Center, room 105 A two-day hands-on grant writing workshop to help business leaders master the key components of preparing a grant application....

Are you looking to start a Block Club? Need money for beautifying your neighborhood? Would you like to learn about available community resources? Join Urban League of Northwest Indiana and Federation of Block Clubs for a training session on Saturday,...

This exciting workshop will focus on your journey to homeownership, including topics on preparedness, the home buying process, credit, and information on down payment assistance programs. Register online here:...

The countless small mistakes often encountered by small business owners and new entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey. How do we disrupt this cycle? All ages - we want to see you! Transportation available! All locations are accessible via...

Join us for enriching business workshops designed to equip you with essential skills and elevate your entrepreneurial journey. Secure your spot now and invest in your business growth!