Starke County Economic Development Foundation, Inc

10/20/2026

🚨 STARKE TANK 2027 IS LOOKING FOR ENTREPRENEURS! 🚨

Have a new business idea or a business operating for 3 years or less? Pitch your idea for a chance to win prize money, gain exposure, and connect with community leaders.

📅 April 8, 2027 | 6:30 PM CST
📍 Heartland Christian Center, North Judson

🔴 Applications due February 26, 2027

📣 Help us spread the word—share this post with a local entrepreneur or small business owners who should apply!

Applications and eligibility requirements are at www.SCEDF.biz

10/14/2026

💼 LOOKING FOR A JOB? CHECK OUT ROLLIE JOBS!

Your next career opportunity could be just a click away!

The Starke County Economic Development Foundation offers Rollie Jobs, a convenient online job board connecting job seekers with employment opportunities throughout Starke County and within a 45-minute radius!

✅ Explore local job openings

✅ Discover employers who are hiring

✅ Find opportunities close to home

🔗 Start your job search today!
🌐 www.scedf.biz
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10/12/2026

09/29/2026

⚙️ Build skills that power the future!

Ready to level up your workforce? Ivy Tech Career Link is offering PLC Level 1 Boot Camp Training—a hands-on opportunity to build valuable skills in programmable logic controllers, automation, troubleshooting, and control systems.

📅 November 9 – December 7
🎓 Scholarships available!
⏳ Seats are limited—register today!

Invest in your skills. Advance your career. Power up your future with PLC training!

08/28/2026

🎉 What an incredible workshop! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our “How Do You Start a Business or Franchise?” workshop such a success!

We are so grateful to ISBDC (Indiana Small Business Development Center), 1st Source Bank, franchise owner Katie Cass, and Deb Wappel with Maxwell Leadership for sharing your knowledge, experience, and valuable insights with our community. 👏

From learning about starting a business to understanding the opportunities and challenges of franchising, the information shared was super informative, practical, and inspiring! And, of course, we had a great time along the way! 😊

Thank you to all who attended, asked questions, and took the time to invest in your future. We love bringing opportunities like this to our community and helping local entrepreneurs turn their ideas into possibilities!

Thank you again to our presenters and everyone who joined us! We couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️

08/27/2026

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨

Ready to turn that business idea into a REAL opportunity? 💡💼

Join us TODAY for Business Start-Up or Franchise? — an amazing FREE workshop designed to help you take that first step!

✨ Explore your business goals
📋 Build a solid plan
🤝 Know your options
💰 Learn about funding & growth

📅 TODAY — August 27
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM CST
📍 Starke County Economic Development Foundation

FREE • Pre-registration required

08/25/2026

Only 2 days until this amazing workshop! 🎉

Thinking about starting a business or wondering if a franchise is right for you? Don’t hesitate—sign up today! This FREE workshop is a great opportunity to get expert guidance, explore your options, and take that first step toward your business goals. 💼🚀

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM CST
📍 Starke County Economic Development Foundation
💰 FREE — Pre-registration required

👉 Register today and don’t miss out!

08/24/2026

✨Thinking about starting a business or exploring a franchise? Start here!
Join us for this FREE workshop and turn your idea into a plan. Register today—space is limited!

08/05/2026

Looking for local job opportunities? Check out our website and explore the latest openings on our new AI-powered Rollie Jobs job board and upcoming FREE workshops!

We are excited to announce and introduce a smarter, faster way to connect talent with opportunities. Our job board pulls real-time job openings directly from across Starke County-no delays and no extra steps for job seekers.

05/29/2026

📚🎉 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🎉📚

Today is the final day to sign up for Ivy Tech’s Early Childhood Education Skills Training in Health, Safety & Nutrition program!

If you’ve been thinking about a career in early childhood education—or want to gain valuable skills and experience working with children—this is an incredible opportunity to get started.

✅ 8-week training program
✅ Hands-on classroom experience
✅ Flexible online coursework
✅ Potential scholarship funding available
✅ Open to individuals age 15 and older who meet program requirements

Classes begin June 8, so don’t miss your chance to invest in your future and gain skills that are in high demand.

⏰ Registration closes TODAY!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Kathy Kostecka for more information.