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Focus on Bookkeeping, Marketing Business Navigator Eric Beschinski will outline bookkeeping and guerilla marketing best practices for creative entrepreneurs from 1 to 3 pm Wednesday April 1 at the Valparaiso Creative Council, 257 Indiana Ave., Suite 5. isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17383

Connect with our entrepreneurial community at the next 1 Million Cups event! Network and hear from presenters at 9 am Wednesday at the Purdue Tech Center of Northwest Indiana in Crown Point.

This free microlearning training gives a practical introduction to Indiana small business certification. Participants will learn what Indiana certification is, who may qualify, and how to decide whether certification aligns with their business goals.  isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17415

Business Doers ☑️ Mark your calendars for our April 21 event at Calumet College of St. Joseph! Our Resource Fair will feature business spotlights, giveaways, raffles, resources and networking. Register: isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17379

For 40 years, the Indiana Small Business Development Center has been helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses. With 10 regional offices, the SBDC provides no-cost advising, training and connections to a statewide network. We’re proud to serve our Region!

Partner Event 🔵 Dive into HR best practices for small businesses during this April 25 workshop! To Register: events.iu.edu/iun-business/e…

We’re lucky to have an amazing entrepreneurial community! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Seeking Start-ups 🌀 We are teaming with Region partners to provide small prototyping, 3D printing and production services funded by the IEDC! We welcome applications to have an approved project completed by June 30, 2026. To apply: docs.google.com/forms/NWILaunc… 🌀🌀🌀

Save the Date for strengthening ties with our Region's Business Community and connecting with resources for your business. Join our event at no cost as a vendor, have an expo table or share your product. Details: isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17379 

Our Eric in action at the Valpo Chamber! facebook.com/share/r/1Rjv2B…

Wishing our Julia the best day!! 🥳🎊

🌀 New Workshop 🌀 Business Navigator Eric Beschinski will outline bookkeeping and guerilla marketing best practices for creative entrepreneurs from 1 to 3 pm Wednesday April 1 at the Valparaiso Creative Council, 257 Indiana Ave., Suite 5. Register ⏩️ isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17383

Al Turnbeaugh's background includes a passion for sales and marketing and a corporate career rooted in high-tech, medical and science. He said being part of new divisions and new innovative product launches spurred his entrepreneurial mindset. We’re lucky to have him on our team!

It was an amazing year! 🎉 Thank you to all of our partners and staff members who work so hard to help us make an impact on our entrepreneurial community. 🙌

Business Navigator Eric Beschinski leads local non-competing business owners to create connections for synergy & motivation. The group meets in-person at the Purdue Technology Center in Crown Point from 3 to 5 pm on Wednesday, every 3 weeks. To join: tinyurl.com/4fb9uma4

The annual pitch competition is open for submissions! 💡 The next best big ideas will be awarded cash prizes at the event on May 2. Two-minute video submissions are due March 22. Details ⏩️ pnw.edu/about-pnw/inno… 💡 💡 💡

We are teaming with the EDCMC and Michigan City Chamber of Commerce for a bookkeeping basics workshop by retired CPA Anna Burke of Accounting Made Simple. The in-person event is from 8 to 10 am Tuesday March 10 at Chamber offices, 200 E. Michigan Blvd. isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17390

Our Team Around Town *️⃣ Biz Advisor Julia Plumb attended the NWI Home Builders Association Expo in Valparaiso and connected with client Zach Van Drunen of Van Drunen Outdoor Living. It's always great to see our clients building their businesses and finding success, she said.

It's time for 1M Cups! Join our entrepreneurial community at 8:30 am Wednesday Feb. 25 at the Purdue Northwest Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence in Hammond. Thank you to our Hammond coffee sponsor: Bean Me Up Roastery! 

Our Eric Beschinski will be on-site at IU Northwest for Open Office Hours from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday March 10 in Room 1128 of the Dunes Professional Building. He will be available to discuss your business and offer guidance and advice.  There are no appointments necessary.