The Small Business Administration is opening up funding opportunities in the areas of hospitality, entertainment, and small business support for underserved communities. You can learn about each of the new areas of support below. Restaurant Revitalization Fund The American Rescue Plan provides $25 billion for restaurants and other eligible…
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The Hispanic business community is an integral part of the Indianapolis Region. Check out these key findings about Hispanic business in the Indy Region. Nearly 4,900 Hispanic-owned firms employing 7,300 across the nine-county metro area. These companies generate a combined $1.1 billion in revenues; the large majority are small enterprises…
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(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indy Chamber announced that Julianne Carson will serve as its new Director of Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC). The CIWBC is a cooperative program with the U.S. Small Business Administration focused on supporting women-owned enterprises under the umbrella of the Business Ownership Initiative…
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TRULOCAL’S NEW DIGITAL MARKETPLACE OPENS $700 BILLION E-COMMERCE MARKET TO SMALL, LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES — New Community-Focused E-Commerce Company Enables Easy, Convenient Online Transactions Between Locally Owned Brick & Mortar Retailers and Consumers — SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2020 – TruLocal, a new community-focused, e-commerce company that empowers local businesses…
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Ready to Restart grants still available to help Marion County businesses re-open safely: Small employers can get up to $5,000 in reimbursements for PPE, sanitizing stations and other COVID-related reopening costs…
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2020 – The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC) today announced that it has committed more than $5.3 million to address COVID-19 hardship relief efforts in vulnerable communities in Indiana. The overall commitment includes a $5 million low-rate loan from PNC Bank to Anderson-based, non-profit lender…
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The Indy Chamber is extremely saddened to share news of the passing of Jackie Troy, the director of our Central Indiana Women’s Business Center and an integral part of our Entrepreneur Services team. Jackie was a smart, passionate leader with a servant’s heart and a…
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(INDIANAPOLIS) – In an effort to secure much-needed federal assistance for small businesses in Indianapolis impacted by COVID-19, the Indy Chamber through its Business Ownership Initiative will begin processing federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans today in partnership with Bankable of the Flagship Enterprise Center. This partnership was significantly bolstered…
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(INDIANAPOLIS) – Today the Indy Chamber announced a $250,000 commitment from Glick Philanthropies to its Rapid Response Loan Fund in support of small businesses affected by the impact of COVID-19. Administered by the Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative and partners, this loan product of $1,000-$25,000 can be used to pay…
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