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The Indiana Small Business Development Center Network
is designed to effectively service small businesses. Our 12 regional
centers provide an SBDC office within driving distance of any potential
client in Indiana. Consulting » Offered to existing business owners,
as well as to those just getting started. » Provided free-of-charge,
in person and available locally. See schedule below. » Needs assessment
conducted for all clients, along with a plan for addressing your specific
issues. » Seminars, Conferences & Workshops » Workshops and conferences
geared to the specific needs of small business owners. » Low-cost programs
covering core business topics as well as current trends. » Seminars
tailored to meet the diverse needs of business owners in both metropolitan
and non-urban areas.
To grow the economy of Indiana by providing
entrepreneurs with the education, information and tools necessary to
build successful businesses.
To be recognized, endorsed and funded as Indiana’s
premier source for small business assistance.
Service excellence
Productivity and continuous improvement
Excellence in reputation
Recognition and respect for all employees and clients
Honesty and integrity
Program History
Public/private partnership of federal government, state government,
universities, and the private sector
Funding: $1.7 M in federal funds; requires 50/50 match of cash/in-kind.
$550,000 state funds
1985-First year of operation with four centers
1988 -Network expanded to fourteen centers
1991-$450,000 in state funding secured
2003-Restructure of network to twelve center
State funding increased to $550,000
Statewide in coverage with twelve centers based in chambers of commerce,
economic development organizations, universities and units of government
Comprehensive in scope of services provided.
Available to all types of small businesses in all stages of development.
Part of a national network of 1,000 centers
The SBA provides 50
percent or less of the operating funds for each state SBDC; one or more
sponsors provide the rest. These matching fund contributions are provided
by state legislatures, private sector foundations and grants, state
and local chambers of commerce, state- chartered economic development
corporations, public and private universities, vocational and technical
schools, community colleges, etc. Increasingly, sponsors contributions
exceed the minimum 50 percent matching share.
The SBDC Program is
designed to deliver up-to-date counseling, training and technical assistance
in all aspects of small business management. SBDC services include,
but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing,
production, organization, engineering and technical problems and feasibility
studies. Special SBDC programs and economic development activities include
international trade assistance, technical assistance, procurement assistance,
venture capital formation and rural development. The SBDCs also make
special efforts to reach minority members of socially and economically
disadvantaged groups, veterans, women and the disabled. Assistance is
provided to both current or potential small business owners. They also
provide assistance to small businesses applying for Small Business Innovation
and Research (SBIR) grants from federal agencies.
Assistance from an SBDC is available to anyone interested in beginning
a small business for the first time or improving or expanding an existing
small business, who cannot afford the services of a private consultant.
Cass, Grant, Howard, Miami,
Tipton, Wabash.
In addition to the SBDC
Program, the SBA has a variety of other programs and services available.
They include training and educational programs, advisory services, publications,
financial programs and contract assistance. The agency also offers specialized
programs for women business owners, minorities, veterans, international
trade and rural development.
For more information contact:
Ph: 765.454.7922
Small Business Development Center
Inventrek Technology Park
700 E. Firmin St., Suite 106
Kokomo, IN 46902
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