Indy Chamber News Archives Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) has always provided small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Indy Region with access to free one on one small business coaching. However, these resources were only provided at locations in Marion County, making the services inconvenient for clients in the Indy…
View MoreIndy Chamber News Archives Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (CISBDC) advised two small businesses that were recently awarded the Indiana Small Business Development Center’s (ISBDC) EDGE Awards. Celebrating economic development and growth through entrepreneurship, EDGE Awards are given to emerging and established businesses that receive no cost…
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The Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council is dedicated to providing opportunities for Hispanic businesses to grow in Indianapolis. Pairing Hispanic entrepreneurs with larger mentor firms, their Mentor-Protégé Program has been a catalyst for Hispanic small business owners. One of the mentor protégé pairs turned into a profitable opportunity for both…
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Indianapolis prides itself on being a culturally diverse city, rich with business opportunity for all who have a passion for entrepreneurship. In an effort to support the growth of Hispanic-owned businesses in the Indy region, the Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council developed the Mentor-Protégé Program to pair Hispanic entrepreneurs with…
View MoreHave you ever thought, I could make money from this side project or I wish I could start my own business? You’re not alone; the Kauffman Foundation estimates that on average more than 200 Indy residents decide to start a new venture every month. That’s a lot of entrepreneurial spirit…
View MoreIndy Chamber News Archives Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) program, in partnership with United Way of Central Indiana, will join the effort to boost the quality of child care throughout the Indianapolis region by providing business coaching to administrators of participating United Way child care centers. Funded…
View MoreWe at the Indy Chamber join in this celebration as we recognize the many entrepreneurs who make up our regional workforce. As a strong partner with the SBA, the Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative and Entrepreneur Services team works every day to provide resources, training and financial assistance for people…
View MoreMany business owners may think that applying for a microloan through the Business Ownership Initiative (BOI), a program of the Indy Chamber, won’t do much to help their business. Besides, isn’t bigger always better? Maybe not! Taking out small ($1,000-$50,000) microloans through BOI can add up to big business when…
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