Indy Chamber Programs
Central Indiana Women's Business Center
The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC) is a cooperative program, funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, under the umbrella of the Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana (BOI) and a program of the Indy Chamber; designed to promote the creation and growth of businesses by women entrepreneurs by empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
Open Monday – Friday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Evening and weekend hours available by appointment
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
For coaching please contact Stephanie James, [email protected] or 317.464.2232
For events please contact Natalie Albrecht, [email protected] or 317.464.2208
Open Monday – Friday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Evening and weekend hours available by appointment
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
For coaching please contact Stephanie James, [email protected] or 317.464.2232
For events please contact Natalie Albrecht, [email protected] or 317.464.2208

The Jacqueline Troy Inspired Fund (JTIF) honors the legacy of our former Director of the Central Indiana Women’s Business Center, Jacqueline Troy. Jackie was a brilliant, passionate leader for CIWBC and BOI with a servant’s heart and a bias toward action. Her accomplishments were countless, including securing hundreds of thousands of grant dollars to support regional small businesses, numerous hours of one-on-one business coaching, and being a true champion for women entrepreneurs.
The Jacqueline Troy Inspired Fund allows women to support fellow women on their entrepreneurial journeys. With the generosity of individual donors, BOI and CIWBC can continue to provide the resources and tools necessary to help entrepreneurs start and grow with the support they need. 
Featured Awards & Recognition
- Awarded 2025 Women’s Business Center of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Great Lakes Region
- Awarded 2025 Women’s Business Center of Excellence by the U.S. Small Business Administration Indiana District Office
- Designated a Women’s Business Center of Excellence by the Association of Women’s Business Centers 2024 – present.

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Interested in learning more?
For questions about the CIWBC, contact Stephanie James, director of the CIWBC.

CIWBC Funding Disclosure
In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328:
- Federal Share: 50% – $150,000
- Non Federal Share: 50% – $150.000
- Total Program Cost: $300,000
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