Indianapolis is a great place to start a business. The community is large enough to support the new enterprise, but small enough to allow the savvy owner to become a player in the community.
As you check out the newsmakers, activities and resources available for new business owners in Indianapolis, you will see why Entrepreneur Magazine said it is the number one city in central region for entrepreneurial growth.
Check out my blog : IndyBiz for the latest news from the small business community.
Do you have breaking news to share or an event you would like included on this list or in my monthly Business Notes from Roundpeg eNews? If so, drop me a note at lorraine@roundpeg.biz
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Groups To Check Out!
Here is a list of some of my favorites!
- Rainmakers
- Indy's fastest growing B2B networking organization. This informal, high energy networking group believes in mixing light-heated networking with serious business growth.
- Network of Women in Business
- Indianapolis oldest, locally based professional women's organization, providing education and professional development for the Women of Central Indiana
- Carmel Clay Chamber of Commerce
- Carmel is rapidly transforming itself from a bedroom community to thriving business community. Check out their chamber events.
- Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
- With new leadership this chamber is poised for growth.
- Indianapolis Visitors and Convention Bureau
- For more info on what the ICVA says about the overall business climate in Indy!
- Fishers Chamber
- The fastest growing chamber in the region
- Venture Club
- A catalyst for business, the Venture Club creates opportunities for networking, education and information sharing
- Nawbo
- The Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners
- Business Marketing Association
- Where Business to Business marketing professionals gather.
- TechPoint
- Techpoint is Indiana's only statewide technology trade group
- Smaller Indiana
- Smaller Indiana makes creative people and innovative ideas easier to find. This is the place for you to share your ideas and engage with Indiana's most creative and inspired souls...working together to build community,culture and commerce.
Local Business Resources
Help for Small Business Owners
- IndyBiz
- IndyBiz is a local blog created by Lorraine Ball of Roundpeg to raise awareness and generate discussion for small businesses here in Indianapolis.
- Small Business Development Center
- The Indiana Small Business Development Center is a state based organization offering a free and low cost information, management counseling, and educational services.
- Indiana Secretary of State
- The Business Services Division is responsible for:registering of new businesses, filing of commercial liens, and issuance of trademarks, notaries public and more.
- Inside Indiana Business
- Gerry Dick's website and eNews will keep you current on all the latest events in Indy.
- Indianapolis Business Journal
- Indianpolis source for local business news and profiles.
- Marketing Tips from Roundpeg
- Marketing tips from Indy's leading small biz expert
- MyNuBiz
- Tips from local experts on how to start a small business
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