Chamber reports more coaching and lending for small and start-up firms; helping ex-offenders and improving access in urban neighborhoods and suburban communities. The Indy Chamber’s Entrepreneur Services division today reported on its successes supporting local business growth in 2017, and its ongoing efforts to expand entrepreneurial opportunities to people and…
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CH Ellis, Stage Ninja, Arcamed and Jeco Plastics are Latest Winners; Export Acceleration Grants help local business to pursue global growth; awardees span high-performance plastics, high-profile stage equipment, precision orthopedics (INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., January 25, 2018) The Indy Chamber today announced four new recipients of its ‘GoGlobal’ Export Acceleration Grant…
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Fifth Third Foundation makes major contribution to Accelerate Indy economic development strategy, supporting business coaching and microlending initiatives. On January 18, The Fifth Third Bank President of the Greater Indiana Region Kevin Hipskind announced a $100,000 grant from the Fifth Third Foundation to the Indy Chamber’s Accelerate Indy regional economic…
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For most entrepreneurs, creative business ideas are born from a problematic experience. For one local entrepreneur, “It all started with crappy snacks”. In March 2017, Nick Hinton started following a new Ketogenic diet, finding it very difficult to find snack food that aligned with the low-carb, high-fat diet. He…
View MoreMerging safety technology with fashion, Indianapolis-based Aubry Lane is an innovator in an industry known for pushing boundaries. Designing and manufacturing handbags that comes with a hidden (and removable) emergency 3G cell phone, SOS, and GPS tracking device called the Amulet , Aubry Lane wanted to launch their product in…
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Indy Chamber News Archives From the start of your export journey to further on down your path, we have the funding to support you. Visit indychamber.com/goglobalgrant to learn more, or contact Jennifer Pearl at jpearl@indychamber.com! *GoGlobal Grant applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis, leading up to two priority deadlines…
View MoreIndy Chamber News Archives REDi receives $150,000 SBA PRIME grant renewal, earns 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 start-up economy INDIANAPOLIS, November 6, 2017: The Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative (BOI)…
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Indy Chamber News Archives Business Ownership Initiative, part of the Indy Chamber Entrepreneur Services division, is announcing a raffle for the Janet Jackson: State of the World Tour. BOI is hosting a raffle for the opportunity to win a set (2) suite tickets to see Janet Jackson in concert. …
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Indy Chamber News Archives In Indianapolis, the traditional office environment and schedule is becoming a routine of the past, one coworking space at a time. With a dozen locations and counting in Marion County alone, coworking spaces are quickly becoming an attractive alternative for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations with…
View MoreIndy Chamber News Archives Garden Party Botanical Hard Sodas proudly flaunt all-natural ingredients and are bubbling with artisanal flair. They also proudly flaunt their relationship with Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (CISBDC). An all-natural 8% alcohol carbonated cocktail in a can, Garden Party Botanical Hard Soda is Erin…
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