West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center

06/08/2026

We are all over the region this week for office hours!

Tuesday - Sullivan County Public Library - 10am - 1pm
Wednesday - Bridge 61 - 1pm - 4pm
Thursday City of Clinton, Indiana (in the Old National Bank Building) - 9am - 12pm.

Need to chat but can't make office hours? Schedule a meeting with our Ecosystem Navigator using the link below:
https://calendly.com/iedcjell

06/03/2026

To everyone in the Wabash Valley building a business after hours…

Traditional 9-to-5 business resources don't fit if you already work a 9-to-5.

Working alone at a coffee shop is lonely. Trying to build a brand at the kitchen table between dinner and dishes is pure stress. You deserve a space to build next to people who get the struggle.

Welcome to the Side Hustle Syndicate.

This is a new, private digital group built explicitly for local professionals balancing full-time careers while grinding on a side business. This is a trusted sandbox to:

Crowdsource solutions to your toughest business bottlenecks.

Get vetted advice from local peers on the exact same journey.

Promote your work safely in our dedicated weekly threads.

If you are doing the double-duty grind, you belong in this alliance. Tap the link below, answer the membership questions, and let’s get to work.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wvsidehustlesyndicate

The first shift is for the paycheck. The second shift is for the dream. Let's get to work.

Send a message to learn more

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! 🎉