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GOING INTO BUSINESS RESOURCES

Clinton Welcomes Your Small Business Investment
Updated as of January 15, 2024

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

Indiana Small Business Development Center

The Indiana SBDC offers no-cost business advising, training, referrals, and a library of cultivated tools and resources to help businesses, from startup through sale or retirement, succeed.
Contact: (812) 237-7676

West Central Indiana Business Hub

Internet links to the following resources are provided on the Hub website.
Demographic and market information.
Business location information.

Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce

Community and business information available online.
Business directory and calendar of events.
Contact: (812) 232-2391

Clinton Public Library

Reference department and access to web based resources.
Business related books and magazines.
Access to online databases including Reference USA.
Contact: (765) 832-8349

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.
Educational Resources .
Business to Business web resource sponsored by ISBDC.
Contact – Indianapolis: (317) 233-7232
Contact – Terre Haute: (812) 237-7676 or (800) 227-7232

Purdue University – Indiana Market Maker

Site is designed to link food businesses to new customers.
Contact – West Lafayette: (765) 494-9176

Purdue University – Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Technical assistance targeted at manufacturers.
Contact – Indianapolis: (317) 275-6810 or (800) 877-5182

Purdue University – Technical Assistance Program

Technical assistance available through Purdue University in a variety of areas.
Contact – West Lafayette: (765) 494-9188

Purdue University – Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Links industry to faculty and student researchers to conduct special projects.
Contact – West Lafayette: (765) 494-5183

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

Small Business University (SmallBizU)

Extensive list of on-line courses for the small business person.
Courses are free of charge and self-directed.

FEDERAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES

Internal Revenue Service – Small Business and Self Employed Tax Center

Wide range of tax information by business type.
Tax forms available on-line.

Small Business Development Center Net – National Information Clearinghouse

Wide range of web based resources including sample business plans.
SBA forms available on-line.

SBA Learning Platform

Wide range of web based resources and training.
www.sba.gov/offices/district/in/indianapolis (Indianapolis site)
Business laws and regulatory assistance.
Porthole to federal government small business activities.
Indianapolis site includes a calendar of small business workshops.
Contact – Indianapolis: (317) 226-7272

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