West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center

09/26/2025

Applications are now open for the gBETA Main Street Indiana Cohort!

gBETA, a free 7-week accelerator program powered by gener8tor and supported by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, is designed to help small businesses sharpen strategy, expand networks, and grow. The program is equity-free and tailored specifically for Indiana’s Main Street businesses—providing mentoring, resources, and statewide visibility.

Our team at the West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center is here to support entrepreneurs through the application process. If you are considering applying or want to learn more about whether the program is right for your business, connect with us.

Together, we can strengthen Indiana’s small business community and open doors to new opportunities.

Spots are limited and the application deadline is October 19th. Apply today!

Grow your startup with gBETA Main Street - a free, 7-week accelerator offering mentorship, connections, and investor readiness for early-stage companies.

09/18/2025

We have lots going on this Tuesday in Brazil! First, join us at Clay County Chamber of Commerce's monthly meeting for AI for Main Street, then we'll have open office hours at Brazil Public Library from 1-4.

See you next week!

08/29/2025

Yesterday our Ecosystems Navigator, Jared presented to the Career Readiness class at the Excel Center of West Central Indiana. He talked about creativity, critical thinking, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial thinking.

This presentation also kicked off Jared's new office hours location at the Excel Center - the last Thursday of each month from 11-1 Jared will be at the Excel Center open to talking about starting or growing small business!

08/27/2025

Need to add a new constant revenue stream? Amazon is looking for local businesses to partner with for the Delivery Hub program that could help you gain revenue without additional capital costs. Learn more here: https://logistics.amazon.com/hubdelivery/marketing?utm_source=Short%20URL&utm_medium=hubdelivery&utm_campaign=general

08/26/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to our AI for Main Street workshop in Sullivan and thanks to Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Kat a Korner Diner for hosting us!

08/22/2025

A great interview with our Senior Rural Adviser Dave Bittner, thanks for all you do!

Small businesses (under 500 employees) make up nearly all of Indiana businesses and are at the heart of many small towns and communities across the state. Many individuals typically have

08/19/2025

Happening next week!

Join us at Kat a Korner Diner with Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce for a NEW AI workshop. This one helps small and rural businesses utilize AI in practical ways, and learn how to stand out in a world of AI slop.

Register now!

Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big corporations - it’s for your coffee shop, retail store, salon, or service business too. In this engaging, down-to-earth session, we’ll explore how AI can help you save time, spark new ideas, and grow your business, without losing the authenticity that...

08/16/2025

Calling all small business owners! Don't miss out on our exclusive Quickbooks workshop designed to simplify your bookkeeping tasks. Limited seats available, secure yours today: https://www.mypennytracker.com/terre-haute-2025