The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which has 10 regional offices throughout the state, offers no-cost business advising for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Advisers are available to provide free tools and resources for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As a state, we're committed to ensuring that our businesses and our people have access to vital economic and workforce assistance during this unprecedented time," Governor Eric J. Holcomb said.

The Indiana SBDC received nearly $3.7 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the CARES Act to support increased resources for Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses over the next 18 months. The funding will enable Indiana SBDC to increase no-cost services, such as counseling and training, for businesses that were in operation prior to and that have been impacted by COVID-19. Services will be available through the Indiana SBDC’s regional offices across the state and are expected to focus on financial assistance, e-commerce, business adaptation and innovation, disaster resiliency and planning, and reopening plans.

To learn more about other COVID-19 resources and tools available to Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs, click here.