Kim Macchiarella’s small engine storage solution has the innovative spark. Her company, Kims Oil, and product, One Shot Mc Shot, were selected by a panel of judges at the recent InnovateHER competition to represent the region at the semi-final stage. She …
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Kenneth Gonzalez has joined the Northwest ISBDC team as a business adviser. Gonzalez will work directly with new and existing business owners on business planning and execution as well as serve as a guide toward community resources and avenues for financing …
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The Northwest ISBDC is seeking nominations for its 24th annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards, which continue to spotlight the contributions of area entrepreneurs and champions. Nominations are due by Aug. 31 and include the following categories …
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As part of Indiana Entrepreneurship Week, the Northwest ISBDC will be celebrating its EDGE Award honorees, opening the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards nomination process and helping host events. “The week is a vital opportunity to mark the contributions …
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Exporting experts will offer their insights at Exporting 101 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday April 24 at Portage University Center, 6260 Central Ave. The workshop will focus on export procedures and organization, international logistics, managing payment risk …
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Businesses who are conducting research or who would like to investigate government contracting opportunities can learn what resources are available to assist them. The workshop will also focus on opportunities available through the innovative research and …
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The workshops continue outlining the program and are geared toward individuals who want to further enhance their skills. Participants should have a working knowledge of QuickBooks or have taken the first essentials workshop. Workshop topics include: Payroll …
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Launch Your Own Business WorkshopsThe workshop is a first step toward owning a successful small business by helping entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas, prepare a sound business plan, manage expectations and increase chances of accessing capital …
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We continue to team with Anna Sheets of Accounting Made Simple for this workshop. Topics include: Accounting primer Getting started Navigating QuickBooks Managing lists Working with bank accounts Recording sales Receiving payments Making deposits Entering and …
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Indiana University Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, School of Business and Economics and the Northwest ISBDC are offering a no-cost workshop on how to develop a social entrepreneurship strategy for local small businesses. Workshop …
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