Northwest ISBDC

Northwest ISBDC Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center seeks to have a positive and measurable impact o

The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center provides established and emerging companies with training, counseling, and a variety of other business assistance. We serve these 7 counties:
Lake, Porter, La Porte, Newton, Jasper, Starke and Pulaski. Our team is here to help you with your business at no charge:
Lorri Feldt, Regional Director
Maggie Havens, Administrative Assistant
Judith Ca

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Bill Gregory, Business Advisor
Julia Plumb, Business Advisor
Jeff Buchko Business Advisor
Mark Baird, Business Advisor
Gary Brownlee, Business Consultant

Celebrating America’s 250th! 🇺🇸The SBA is looking for innovative Indiana small businesses to compete in the Patriot Pitc...
05/29/2026

Celebrating America’s 250th! 🇺🇸

The SBA is looking for innovative Indiana small businesses to compete in the Patriot Pitch competition with one million dollars in prizes to the nation’s finalists!
Deadline: June 10
Details: https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/

🔹 June 1 Deadline 🔹The city of Gary has launched Lifeline Grant Program, a small business investment initiative designed...
05/28/2026

🔹 June 1 Deadline 🔹

The city of Gary has launched Lifeline Grant Program, a small business investment initiative designed to strengthen local businesses, support entrepreneurs, and revitalize commercial corridors throughout the city.

For established businesses, the program can help with equipment purchases, interior renovations, technology upgrades, inventory purchases and more.

Details: https://www.gary.gov/lifeline-grant

Our team had the honor of participating in a statewide Small Business Roadshow celebrating The Harvest Hangout, recipien...
05/27/2026

Our team had the honor of participating in a statewide Small Business Roadshow celebrating The Harvest Hangout, recipient of the Indiana Small Business Development Center’s Main Street Business of the Year award! 🏆

Located in Goodland, the Harvest Hangout was recognized for its outstanding commitment to creating a family-centered, child-friendly gathering play space where community connections grow, while offering specialty coffee and tea drinks, matcha, and breakfast and lunch items.

Our state office is traveling around the state recognizing 8 businesses selected to receive an annual Impact award as part of Small Business Week.

Congrats!! 🎉

Get your summer going with entrepreneurial energy! ☀️It’s time for 1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana!When: Wednesday, May...
05/26/2026

Get your summer going with entrepreneurial energy! ☀️

It’s time for 1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana!

When: Wednesday, May 27 | 8:30 - 10
Where: Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana, 9800 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point

Join us for fresh conversations, local startup stories, and the kind of connections that can spark your next opportunity. ☀️☀️☀️

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid.” — Harry S. Truman🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺...
05/25/2026

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid.” — Harry S. Truman
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Our Lorri joined Tammi Davis’ Chase bank workshop on Understanding and Building Credit at the Glen Park branch in Gary. ...
05/21/2026

Our Lorri joined Tammi Davis’ Chase bank workshop on Understanding and Building Credit at the Glen Park branch in Gary. We are looking forward to partnering with Chase on more workshops in June and July.

Lois Whittaker of the Black Chamber of Commerce of NWI, right, joined us for a photo!
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Connect with our entrepreneurial community this Thursday at Crossroads Chamber’s Expo!Come stop by our table and chat wi...
05/20/2026

Connect with our entrepreneurial community this Thursday at Crossroads Chamber’s Expo!

Come stop by our table and chat with Julia and Lorri!
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Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday May 21 at the Purdue Tech Center in Crown Point to sharpen your sales skills.Ecosy...
05/19/2026

Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday May 21 at the Purdue Tech Center in Crown Point to sharpen your sales skills.
Ecosystem Navigator Eric Bechinski will detail practical strategies to help build trust, create clarity and take conversations to the next step in this interactive workshop.

To register: https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17408

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Shoutout to our team 🙌We enjoyed connecting with our colleagues from around the state! Our business advisors Julia, Judi...
05/18/2026

Shoutout to our team 🙌

We enjoyed connecting with our colleagues from around the state! Our business advisors Julia, Judith, Jim and Al received several awards for their impact, including most business starts for a part-time advisor, capital funding received by clients, and most jobs created.
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Address

9800 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN
46307

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(219) 644-3513

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