West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center

05/29/2026

Quiet week next week for office hours which means more time slots for individual sessions! To book an initial call with our Navigator at no cost, use the link below:
https://calendly.com/iedcjell/entrepreneurial-initial-call

05/27/2026

Check out this pitch competition!

Celebrating America’s 250th! 🇺🇸

The SBA is looking for innovative Indiana small businesses to compete in the Patriot Pitch competition with one million dollars in prizes to the nation’s finalists!
Deadline: June 10
Details: https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/

05/22/2026

Office hours for next week:
Tuesday - Brazil Public Library, 1pm-4pm
Wednesday - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 1pm-4pm
Thursday - Excel Center of West Central Indiana, 12pm-1pm

See you out there Wabash Valley!

05/20/2026

Hey Clay County! Next week our Ecosystem Navigator, Jared will be at Brazil Public Library for his monthly entrepreneur's office hours. Have an idea for a business? Need to work out some issues with your existing business? Want to learn about resources available for business owners across the Wabash Valley? Join us Tuesday from 1PM-4PM at the Brazil Public Library!

See you there!

05/20/2026

🎉👏

A unique small business hub in downtown Brazil is getting statewide recognition. The Emporium, located just off National Avenue, was recently named Community Impact Small Business of the Year as

05/19/2026

Office Hours for this week:
Tuesday - Vigo County Public Library, 1pm-4pm
Wednesday - The Station Terre Haute, 9am-12pm

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Chris Godfrey and The Emporium on receiving the Community Business Impact of the Year award at last Friday’s Impact Awards event!

The Emporium has become more than just a business, it’s a place that brings people together, supports the local community, and creates a meaningful impact throughout our region. Chris’s dedication to community growth and creating a welcoming, vibrant space is evident in everything he does, and this recognition is so well deserved.

We are proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment and the positive difference The Emporium continues to make in our community. Congratulations, Chris! 🎉

05/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jared Ell on being named Navigator of the Year at last Friday’s Impact Awards event!

Jared’s passion for helping entrepreneurs, connecting resources, and supporting small business growth throughout West Central Indiana continues to make a lasting impact. His dedication to serving our business community and willingness to go above and beyond for clients is truly inspiring, and this recognition is incredibly well deserved.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for the leadership and support Jared brings to our region every day. Congratulations, Jared! 🎉

05/13/2026

Do you have a product on the list and interest in international sales?

This is your opportunity to develop and expand your business with international buyers who have expressed interest in a variety of U.S. products.

Breakfast Foods
Beverages (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic)
Savory & Sweet Snacks
Ready Meals
Oils & Fats
Nuts
Desserts & Confectionary
Dairy Products
Meat Products
Condiments & Sauces,
Spices & Seasonings
Pasta, Grains, Rice Products
https://youtu.be/wm46728bWX0?si=iQn4EgWM3H8w2y7W

Event Details
Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission: Indianapolis Stop
August 12, 2026
Indianapolis, IN (exact location TBA)
Early Registration Price: $325 per company (increases to $450 after June 12)

Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission 🌍In 2024, Food Export proudly hosted the inaugural Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Bo...

05/12/2026

This week's office hours:
Tuesday: Sullivan County Public Library 10am-1pm
Wednesday: Bridge 61 1-4pm
Thursday: City of Clinton, Indiana 9am - 12pm

See you around, Wabash Valley!

In addition to all our highlights for Small Business Week 2026, we're adding one more feature, Entrepreneur's Office Hours are BACK! We're partnering with organizations across the Wabash Valley to bring no-cost business advice and support to you! Check out all the different places you can find our Ecosystem Navigator, Jared, throughout the month!

The Station Terre Haute in partnership with Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce- First and Third Wednesdays, 9am - 12pm

Sullivan County Public Library in partnership with Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce- Second Tuesdays, 10am - 1pm

Bridge 61 in partnership with Parke County Chamber of Commerce- Second Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm

City of Clinton, Indiana in partnership with Clinton Redevelopment and Vermillion County Chamber of Commerce - Second Thursdays, 9am - 12pm (Inside the Old National Bank building)

Vigo County Public Library - Third Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm

Brazil Public Library in partnership with Clay County Chamber of Commerce - Fourth Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in partnership with RISE- Fourth Wednesday, 1pm - 4pm

Excel Center of West Central Indiana - Fourth Thursday, 12pm - 1pm.

We're always looking for other Entrepreneur Support Organizations to partner with! Have an idea for more outreach? Send us a message!