BOI is hosting a suite tickets raffle for the upcoming Fleetwood Mac concert at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse on October 16. We’ll be raffling three (3) sets of two (2) tickets, which means there will be three chances to win! Suite tickets include the event, food, and drinks. Tickets…
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REDi receives $40,000 CICF Crime Prevention grant; program provides free intensive small business training, one-on-one coaching and access to capital for ex-offenders building a fresh start in the small business economy. The Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) has received a $40,000 grant from the Indianapolis Foundation Community Crime…
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4 Ways Entrepreneurs Use BOI Loans to Grow Their Business Microloans (business loans up to $50,000) are valuable types of financing for both new and growing small businesses. They can be the perfect source of funding for hiring your first employee, covering startup costs, or purchasing initial inventory…
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Ten years ago, self-proclaimed child advocate and foster parent Antoinette Williams founded a daycare in her own home: Precious Moments Early Childhood Education Academy. The center serves working parents on Indy’s southeast side in it’s new location at House of God Ministries. Today, Antoinette Williams …
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The Huntington Bank Foundation has awarded the Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) a $25,000 planning grant. “The Village” project concept is to develop a comprehensive, scalable plan that makes quality, home-based child care accessible and available in low-to-moderate income (LMI) neighborhoods in Marion County with emphasis on partnerships…
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The Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council (HBC) released a new Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) study on the regional economic impact of Hispanic-owned enterprises this morning. IBRC experts presented their findings at the Council’s Conexion breakfast, detailing the demographics of nearly 4,900 Hispanic-owned firms employing 7,300 across the nine-county metro…
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Indianapolis entrepreneur Marilyn Villagran understands that running a successful business takes a community of support. In her early years of entrepreneurship, Marilyn found herself looking for guidance to help build her graphic design business primarily serving the Latino community. However, after observing some of the difficulties her friends,…
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Finding funding can be a daunting process for many entrepreneurs, whether they are just starting up or looking to grow. It can be tough to get a bank loan or convince an investor to get on board when a company is small or new. This is where microloans come in.
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Donald Mee Design, owned by Donald Mee and his wife Rebekah, specializes in creating custom commercial and residential furniture out of their Indianapolis studio. They focus on quality craftsmanship and heirloom one-of-a-kind pieces. However, like many businesses in the “maker” industry, the studio started off as just…
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Jim Rawlinson here, your Regulatory and Permitting Ombudsman at the Indy Chamber. A member of the Develop Indy team, I am contracted with the City of Indianapolis to help businesses and individuals interact with the City administration quickly and easily. I’m here to help connect you to resources you need…
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