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Perhaps your business is looking for guidance or non-financial
assistance? Here we have listed many such programs for
small businesses, including trade associations, groups
targeting businesses in a specific industry cluster,
business advocacy groups, and others.
Advanced Research and Technology
Institute
Dedicated to building Indiana's future with strategic
commercialization of research and technology through Indiana
University and business/industry collaboration. Goal is
to enhance Indiana's business competitiveness through
technology innovation.
BioCrossroads
Formed to capitalize on a strong foundation by attracting
new business opportunities, intellectual property, and
capital to the life sciences industry. Works with corporate
government, economic development, and academic leaders
to make Central Indiana a national and international
life sciences center. It's a collaborative effort of
the Indiana Health Industry Forum, Central Indiana Corporate
Partnership, Indiana University, Purdue University,
the Indy Partnership, and the city of Indianapolis.
It has four main priorities:
- Developing specific collaborations between and
within the region's research universities, government,
and private industry
- Building, retaining, and attracting a critically-skilled
life sciences workforce
- Establishing dedicated life science capital investments
from public and private sources
- Promoting greater awareness of central Indiana's
life sciences assets and opportunities
Builders Association of Greater
Indianapolis (BAGI)
Exists so that members of the residential construction
industry can conduct their businesses efficiently and
ethically to provide the community with reliable, safe,
and affordable residential construction. Also offers a
builder's referral service and provides for customer complaint
procedures involving member building contractors and construction
companies.
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1011 Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Street |
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Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
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(317) 236-6330 |
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www.bagi.com |
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
An alliance of Indiana business and research university
leaders coming together to foster long-term prosperity
for the region. It's not an economic development mechanism
or a trade association. Members advocate policy directions
and engage in collaborative efforts to address the broader
issues facing our region such as expanding capital formation,
encouraging high growth, high wage economic clusters,
and maximizing Indiana's intellectual resources.
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Contact Info: One American
Square, Suite 2440 |
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P.O. Box 82026 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46282 |
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(317) 638-2440 |
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www.cincorp.com |
Economic Development Information
Network (EDIN)
A computerized information system that includes all census
statistics, including information on all 83 census tracts.
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Indiana Business Research
Center |
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IU School of Business |
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801 West Michigan Street |
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Indianapolis, IN 46223 |
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www.stats.indiana.edu |
Executive Service Corps
A non-profit organization that utilizes the experience
of retired and semi-retired executives. Affiliated with
the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, it provides on-site
counseling services to those having business problems.
Services include:
- Consulting services to area businesses, government,
and non-profit organizations
- Development programs for children and teens
- Pre-retirement seminars to assist employers with
employees that are approaching retirement
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70 East 91st Street,
Suite 204 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46240 |
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(317) 574-7272 |
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www.escindy.org |
Government Marketing Assistance
Group
Provides counseling to businesses interested in obtaining
federal or state government contracts. Seven regional
offices provide on-site and local assistance in identifying
their market and understanding the solicitation packages
and bidding process. Businesses that want to expand via
sales to federal, state, or local governments are eligible.
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Indiana Small Business
Development Corp. |
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(317) 264-5600 |
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of
Commerce
The voice of the central Indiana business community. Advocates
progress and improvement, and it brings businesses together
to improve the local community. Provides many valuable
resources and benefits to help grow your business.
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Bank One Tower |
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111 Monument Circle, Suite 1950 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 464-2200 |
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www.indychamber.com |
Indiana Micro-Electronics Center
(IMC)
Designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in
gaining a competitive advantage through micro-electronics
and specifically Application Specific Integrated Circuits
(ASIC's).
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Indiana Business Modernization
and Technology Corp. |
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(317) 635-3058 |
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www.bmtadvantage.org
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Indiana Venture Center
The Indiana Venture Center, a privately funded not-for-profit
organization, helps new and existing Indiana companies
with high growth potentials move from an initial concept
to a venture success. It also works to promote a high
knowledge base in the state through opportunities for
students and out-of-state alumni. Services range from
business plan review and assistance, to management and
strategy review, to funding opportunities.
Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. (IDI)
This not-for-profit organization formed to develop, manage,
and market downtown Indianapolis. IDI’s goal is
to make downtown a clean, safe, convenient, and exciting
place to live, work, and be entertained. It identifies
and facilitates a variety of development projects, and
it primarily focuses on encouraging retail, restaurant,
and residential development. IDI also helps retain and
attract businesses to existing downtown buildings and
build-to-suit options.
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Bank One Tower |
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111 Monument Circle, Suite 1900 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 237-2222 |
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www.indydt.com |
Manufacturing Assistance
Designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturing
businesses solve problems relating to technology, training,
marketing, and financing. Has a wide range of services
including helping a company implement marketing technologies
and acquiring a complex computer aided design system.
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Indiana Business Modernization
and Technology Corp. |
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(317) 635-3058 |
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www.bmtadvantage.org |
Metropolitan Indianapolis Board
of Realtors (MIBOR)
Source for residential real estate statistics and housing
industry information. Represents the Indianapolis region.
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1912 North Meridian Street |
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Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
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(317) 956-1912 |
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www.mibor.net |
Service Corps of Retired Executives
(SCORE)
Not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the formation,
growth, and success of small businesses. Provides free
confidential business counseling and low cost seminars
in all areas of business planning, start-up, and operation.
Technical Assistance Program -
Purdue University
Connects Indiana businesses and local governments with
the resources of Purdue. Its mission is to strengthen
the Indiana economy and improve the quality of life for
its citizens. Achievements include:
- Helping stem the "brain drain" by increasing
the placement of Purdue graduates in Indiana businesses
- Strengthening the competitiveness of Indiana businesses
by assisting them in implementing state-of-the-art
technologies
The program has completed more than 5000 assistance projects
since 1986. It provides up to 5 days of free consulting
on a full range of technical issues such as advanced manufacturing,
business management, information technology, and product
development and engineering.
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