Northwest Indiana Business Community

06/04/2026

Do you know what would be AMAZING? If this post was seen on YOUR feed! I hope you'll make that happen!

The SEED application is only open for 16 more days. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, apply now to participate in Indiana University Northwest's 26-27 SEED program!

See more information here: https://northwest.iu.edu/center-for-management-development/seed.html

Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics
Indiana University Northwest

05/24/2026

It was an honor to represent IUN and IU Innovates Northwest at the IU Founders and Funders Venture Summit last week! We made some great connections, encouraged other entrepreneurs, and snagged a copy of this year's storybook featuring our very own Noah Miller!

University Northwest School of Business and Economics
University Northwest

05/22/2026

Our next SEED cohort is forming now! Check it out!

Free program designed for entrepreneurs ready to launch their business

05/16/2026

Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics
Indiana University Northwest

05/14/2026

This Saturday, May 16, at 9 am, we will be discussing legal and insurance matters for the entrepreneur. Great information! You can register and learn more at this link:
https://events.iu.edu/northwest/event/2056898-legal-and-insurance-matters-for-the-small-business

We'll follow that up with the Small Business Clinic. Learn more and register here:
https://events.iu.edu/northwest/event/2065824-small-business-clinic

AND.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE.... We'll be making a really special announcement you won't want to miss!
See you Saturday!

Before you go, check out our line up for the rest of the year!

June 27 9 am
Business 101: What it takes to start a business

June 27 10 am
Small Business Clinic

July 18 9 am
Protect and Build Your Nonprofit: Form 1023 and Intellectual Property

July 18 10 am
Small Business Clinic

August 22 9 am
Improving Operations Through Effective SOP’s

August 22 10 am
Small Business Clinic

September 26 9 am
Understanding Customers

September 26 10 am
Small Business Clinic

October 17 9 am
How to Network to Grow Your Business

October 17 10 am
Small Business Clinic

November 5 5:30 pm
Legal and Insurance Matters for the Entrepreneur

Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics
Indiana University Northwest

Obtain personalized, one-on-one assistance with your business journey.

05/04/2026

Guess what? We have some great events coming in May to help NWI entrepreneurs! Check it out!

Meet with an ISBDC advisor
May 12, between 8:30 and noon
Registration appreciated but no required.
https://events.iu.edu/iun-business/event/2286980-indiana-small-business-development-center

Legal and Insurance Matters
May 16, 9 am
Register here: https://events.iu.edu/iun-business/event/2056898-legal-and-insurance-matters-for-the-small-business

Small Business Clinic
Open door assistance for entrepreneurs
May 16, 10 am to noon
Register here: https://events.iu.edu/iun-business/event/2065824-small-business-clinic

Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics
Indiana University Northwest
Northwest ISBDC

northwest.iu.edu/sba

The Business Academy at IU Northwest provides training in business and management concepts and access to resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

04/26/2026

Thanks to the HR team from Peoples Bank for sharing their wisdom with our entrepreneurs today! Awesome presentation!

04/13/2026

POLL.... please tell us what you think!

We typically do our presentations and clinics on Saturday mornings. Presentation at 9, clinic from 10 to noon.

We're working on the schedule for the rest of the year and would appreciate feedback. Here are some options:

1. Keep current schedule
2. Keep Saturday but do later in the day (4 pm or so)
3. Weeknights 6 to 7 pm would be good

Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics
Indiana University Northwest

03/28/2026

Thank you, Dr. Janelle Harvey, for sharing your ​wisdom with us today! Great class, discussion, and connections!

Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics
Indiana University Northwest
Nonprofit Consulting Academy TM

03/27/2026

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