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To have a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of small businesses, and to develop a strong entrepreneurial community.
Northwest Indiana
Joined January 2009
🖊️ Build Government Contract Readiness Faster With Peer Intelligence 🖊️ This no-cost monthly forum helps you understand and plan the work that drives awards: certifications, compliance, pricing and proposal development. Fill out form by Jan. 21: https://t.co/L52gvyQ1YT
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Our core workshop on launching a business will be virtual from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday Jan. 22. To register: https://t.co/BsqkiAmu2z Our Julia Plumb will detail the initial steps to open a business including how to identify personal objectives and develop a sales forecast. 
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There’s still time to apply for the AmEx Shop Small Grants Program! 🌀🌀🌀 The application deadline has been extended to Friday, January 23, at 11:59 p.m. CT. To apply: https://t.co/IbmkXIXEcv
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We’re honored to serve as a board member of the Northwest Indiana Regional Growth Fund!
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1 Million Cups 2026 Starts Tomorrow ☕️ When: Wednesday, January 14 | 8:30 - 10 am ☕️ Where: Lower Lincoln, 212 E. Lincolnway, Lower Level, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Doors open at 8:30 AM for community connecting and free coffee from our Valpo coffee sponsor, Fluid Coffee Roasters.
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Tomorrow in Michigan City 📍🌀 Eric Beschinski will outline how to integrate AI tools and tactics into your small business strategies from 9 to 11 am Jan. 13 at the EDCMC offices, Two Cadence Park Plaza in Michigan City. https://t.co/3mEK5xIdgJ
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✨Start Fresh, Start Strong 💪 Our Eric is landing in Starke County to help entrepreneurs build a business plan from 9 to 11 am Thursday Jan. 22. Register: https://t.co/CVkHYWKNW9
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Networking in the New Year 🌀 Our Eric Beschinski is already out and about in 2026 at the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee & Connections. Make getting out and meeting people and connecting with our entrepreneurial community part of your New Year’s Resolutions!
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We are in the process of launching a new Peer Group focused on government contracting! Joanne Tica, GovCon & Certification Specialist, will lead a monthly meetup to help participants navigate the certification & contracting processes & more. If interested: https://t.co/L52gvyQ1YT
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year! ✨ We are honored to wrap up another impactful year of serving our clients, teaming with our partners and helping entrepreneurs take off and grow!
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Spotlight on Success The Indiana Entrepreneurship Yearbook is filled with the stories of our Hoosier entrepreneurs inciting change, including many here in NWI. FiberX is based in Merrillville and is creating a new industry to boost our Indiana farmers. https://t.co/4Oxts7C9DH
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🌀 Join us for our first Business Startup event of 2026! 🌀 The online event will be from 5:30 to 7 pm Thursday Jan. 22 with our Business Advisor Julia Plumb centering on the initial steps for emerging entrepreneurs to take toward a new business. https://t.co/BsqkiAn1S7
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Eric Beschinski will outline how to integrate AI tools and tactics into your small business strategies from 9 to 11 am Jan. 13 at the EDCMC offices, Two Cadence Park Plaza in Michigan City. To register: https://t.co/3mEK5xIL6h
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“I'm a part-time small business advisor, primarily assisting Lake County and I've been with NW ISBDC for five years. I love assisting our clients at all stages of their business journey.” - Judith Cardenas 🌀🌀🌀
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Many NWI businesses are featured in this year's Entrepreneurial Yearbook! Lewellen Blooms - out of Starke County - has been blossoming under Lewis & Joellen Matzat since 2020. Their flower farm offers cut flowers, U-pick events, bouquets and a subscription service.
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Planning an Exit Strategy 🌐 The Ownership Exit Program developed by Lower Lincoln brings together community leaders, regional partners, business brokers, and succession planning experts to guide you through every aspect of your exit. Details: https://t.co/oDGwsMgwff
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Our Eric will lead an interactive event on how to punch up your elevator pitch from 8 to 10 am Thursday. We are teaming with Valpo Chamber to help you take your "What do you do?" to a new level with a 4-step template and practice techniques. To register: https://t.co/R6sGwK6ZTC
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Main Street America and American Express® are teaming up to help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities. Eligible small business owners can apply for $20,000 grants. Applications due: Friday, January 16, 2026. Details ➡️ https://t.co/krk8PRiIpt.
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