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GOING INTO BUSINESS RESOURCES

Updated as of February 4, 2018

The following is a list of small business resources available from a variety of not-for-profit groups, state government, and local government. Properly used, these resources can save time and help insure the success of our endeavor.

Note: From time to time these organizations may make changes to their website addresses and phone numbers. Generally a search will turn up the updated website and contact information.

LOCAL RESOURCES

Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center

Internet links to the following resources are provided on the Development Center web site.
Demographic and market information.
Business location information.
Contact: 765-653-2474

Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce

Community and business information available on-line.
Business directory and calendar of events.
Contact: 765-653-4517

Purdue University – Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center

Extensive downloadable documents available.
Access to other resources at Purdue University.
Contact – Putnam County Cooperative Extension Office: 765-653-8411
Contact – Purdue University: 888-398-4636

Putnam County Public Library

Reference department and access to web based resources.
Business related books and magazines.
Access to on-line databases including Reference USA.
Contact: 765-653-2755

REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE RESOURCES

Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana

(Formerly the Neighborhood Self Employment Initiative)

Web based resources targeted at the micro-business.
Women’s Business Initiative.
Regularly scheduled workshops – call or check website for schedule.
One on one counseling.
Contact – Indianapolis: 317-917-3266

Indiana Department of Revenue

New and Small Business Education Center
Business tax information, forms, electronic filing information.
Links to other state resources.
Contact: 317-233-0129 – Corporate Taxes
Contact: 317-233-4015 – Sales Taxes

Elevate Ventures

Provides technical assistance and funding to high-potential and high performing Indiana based businesses in the areas of life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.
List and links to resources.
Contact: 317-252-0258

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Overview of state economic development programs and incentives.
Links to other state resources.
Contact: 317-232-8800

Indiana Secretary of State

Information on starting a business in Indiana, annual entity filings, business name and trademark searches.
“Starting a Business” guide available on-line that provides basic information about starting a small business.
“An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business in Indiana” available on line that provides information about the legalities involved in establishing a business. Printable version available.
Links to other state resources.
Contact: 317-232-6576

Indiana Small Business Development Center

Wide range of web based training and assistance.
www.isbdc.org/locations/west-central-isbdc/ (Terre Haute regional office site)
Regularly scheduled training programs – check website for schedule.
One on one counseling.
Business to Business web resource sponsored by ISBDC.
Contact – Indianapolis: 317-233-7232
Contact – Terre Haute: 812-237-7676 or 800-227-7232