Events

Hear from our roster of innovation speakers as they speak to shifts in consumer preferences and present key innovation tactics to help you stay ahead of the competition. Learn how industry shifts have changed culture, how a preference for authenticity has inspired new approaches to innovation, and see how industry trends can be broken down […]

Join the Munster Chamber of Commerce for their monthly general membership meeting!

Join the Hobart Chamber of Commerce for the highly anticipated State of The City Address - a luncheon featuring guest speaker Mayor Brian Snedecor who will discuss the current and future conditions of Hobart's economy. This is an event you won't want to miss! Reserve your spot today.

Are you considering opening a business? Are you in the early stages of owning a business? This interactive session is an overview of business model considerations, the "3Ms: Market, Management and Money", legal structures and more.  This session repeats every Thursday at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. If you have any questions, please email the presenter, Lita Rouser at […]

Learn from accomplished innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners how to use intellectual property (IP) to achieve success. Discover the resources available to you throughout the innovation ecosystem. Connect with IP and business experts who can help you develop a strategy for taking your product from idea to market.

This event will concentrate on how existing businesses can take their development to the next level. Topics include - specialty resources on manufacturing and exporting, market and industry data, state tax credits and programs, snapshot business valuations and expansion project and owner-occupied commercial real estate financing. The workshop is hosted by the NW-ISBDC, Indiana Economic […]

Join SBAC Empower, Allies for Community Business, and Byline Bank for a webinar about capital opportunities for small businesses. SBAC Empower is a nonprofit organization that offers resources, mentors, and an open ear to any who wishes to be an entrepreneur. Allies for Community Business provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow […]

Open discussion and QA from Speciality Business Advisor Joanne Tica and guest speaker, Sean Howard, DBE Business Development Manager for the Indiana Department of Transportation.  He will be presenting on the DBE certificaton for INDOT and the Indianapolis Airport Authority. Instructions: Once you have registered, you will be emailed the Zoom link closer to the day of  the […]

In this workshop, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.

Join the U.S. Economic Development Administration as it highlights the recent Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Phase 1 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and how your communities can apply. The webinar will feature introductory remarks from the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, an overview of the NOFO, and a Q&A session.

Up to $5M will be awarded! The Rally IN-Prize competition is where participants will have the opportunity to pitch their product or service to our audience of venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, early adopters, corporate executives, universities, and partners. When participants aren’t busy pitching, they will have demo arena space provided throughout the Rally conference, […]

Join the U.S. Economic Development Administration as it highlights the recent Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Phase 1 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and how your communities can apply. The webinar will feature introductory remarks from the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, an overview of the NOFO, and a Q&A session.

This is a short meeting and demonstration featuring useful member marketing tools, many of which are inexpensive or free! Join them at the Duneland Chamber office. Coffee Networking Training for online marketing tools New events & programs for 2023

To be a better manager, it all starts with an inward focus—understanding your role as a manager in an organization and with your team. In this session, you’ll gain self-awareness, practice foundational skills, develop personal resilience, and learn how to communicate more assertively. In order to achieve results, you’ll also learn to balance self-management with […]

The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation of Michigan City and the Indiana SBDC Manufacturing Initiative offers Hoosier small businesses and entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector access to no-cost, confidential speciality business advising and training.  Join us to  discuss how your company can benefit from these resources. Hear from manufacturing advisor, Georgian […]

Description: ***Note: this is an in-person workshop for the online (web browser) version of QuickBooks. The desktop version (downloaded software) of QuickBooks is very different and we will only be covering the online version in this workshop.*** Important Registration Information While this workshop is valued at $219, it is being offered at no cost to […]

Join 1 Million Cups for one of their weekly networking sessions.

Hear from funding and entrepreneurial experts as they discuss these and other key topics women business owners need to know during our next #WEWednesday event at the Berkeley School of Law in Berkeley, California.   Attendees will hear from a panel of experts who will discuss the venture capital process, key words investors love to hear, how […]