Central Indiana SBDC

Longevity in business is built through consistency, adaptability, and a sustained commitment to excellence.

The State of Indiana is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Century and Half Century Business Awards, recognizing companies that have remained in operation for 50 and 100 years while continuing to serve their communities.

Eligible businesses are encouraged to apply and be recognized for their lasting impact.
Learn more and submit your application: iedc.in.gov/program/century-and-half-century-awards

Exciting News! The Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (CI-SBDC) has been selected as the administrator of the TA Hub Program – a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to providing technical assistance to underserved and underinvested small businesses in Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana.

We are thrilled to support the growth and success of our local small business community by connecting them with top-notch professional service consultants and technical providers.

🌟 Calling All Experts! 🌟

CI-SBDC is seeking qualified professionals in the following areas to join our mission:

📊 Accounting
💼 Finance
Human Resources
📈 Marketing
🏆 Coaching
📜 Legal

If you have the expertise and passion to help small businesses thrive, we invite you to respond to our official Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and contribute to the success of local entrepreneurs.

Join us in empowering small businesses and driving economic growth in Indianapolis and Marion County!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Central Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Indiana Chamber Executive Association are offering Indiana businesses and stakeholders a free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT), on resiliency training to help businesses before, during and after disasters.

Entrepreneurs in all areas are encouraged to attend to learn about resiliency classes and other assistance from the Small Business Development Center and other federal, state and local agencies. The Small Business Development Center offers training courses to ensure business owners and stakeholders have the tools necessary to recover from disasters. Discussions will include business continuity planning, disaster preparation, and mitigation.

In addition, the webinar will highlight working capital funds from the SBA available in the form of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), available in 57 counties in Indiana and surrounding states to businesses that were economically affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that struck the area from March 31 through April 1 .

“SBA working capital loans, technical and operational advice from the Small Business Development Center, and other federal, state and local partners can expedite recovery,” said Ed Fears, acting director of SBA Field Operations Center East in Atlanta.

Please register in advance. The Small Business Development Center, Indiana Chamber Executive Association-ICEA and the SBA have a significant partnership with the shared goal of helping entrepreneurs minimize the risk of disaster and utilize resources to repair, rebuild and recover when disasters strike. Classes are free but capacity is limited.

Register online at:

SBA: Disaster Recovery & Assistance for Impacted Businesses The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Central Indiana Small BusinessDevelopment Center (ISBDC) and the Indiana Chamber Executive Association are partnering to offer Indiana businesses and stakeholders a free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT), on resiliency training to h