The 小企业发展中心 provides Entrepreneurial Assessment, 免费一对一咨询, 小型企业发展产品, Pre-Business and Business Planning workshops for those individuals who want general information on starting a business, 或者是刚开始创业的人. The SBDC helps existing small business owners sustain, grow, or exit their business. SBDC consultants can help with the details of turning plans into a successful reality.

West Central ISBDC Serves: Clay, Parke, Putnam, Owen, Sullivan, Vermillion & Vigo Counties.

Products & Services

• 商务咨询服务
• 商业估价协助
• 企业财务分析
• 导航员:商业计划版
• 行业和B2B市场研究
• ESRI报告:了解你的客户 & Markets
• 神秘购物者计划
• 书院管理协助

员工亮点:Jackie Ruff

LGBTQ+拥有的商业顾问

杰奎琳·拉夫, the LGBTQ+拥有的商业顾问 at the West Central Indiana ISBDC, is an entrepreneur leveraging her wealth of experience from a decade-long tenure as the Owner/Operator/General Manager of Fifi's Lunch Box Inc. to empower current and future business owners throughout West Central Indiana. Jackie works closely with the Pride Center of Terre Haute to support the LGBTQ+ Business Coalition as well as to introduce innovative new opportunities such as Pride Pitch, a business pitch competition for entrepreneurs from the West Central LGBTQ+ community, 和彩虹市集, community celebration and expo for LGBTQ+-owned businesses. Jackie is also serves as a lead facilitator for the recently-announced 职场自豪感 Business Allyship Program - a collaboration between the Pride Center of Terre Haute and the West Central ISBDC.

Jackie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Technology and Industrial Development, an Associate's Degree in 工商管理, and was a member of the Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team which competed nationally during her college years. 除了她的电子游戏试玩成就, Jacqueline is also passionate about animal welfare, community service, 七十年代到九十年代的黑胶唱片, traveling, 做饭和与家人共度时光.

The West Central Indiana 小企业发展中心 (ISBDC), 住在斯科特商学院, was the proud recipient of a $1 million grant from the U.S. 小企业管理局's Community Navigator Pilot Program in late 2021. This grant facilitated the creation of the Intentional Outreach Network (ION), which is committed to providing essential outreach services to disadvantaged and underserved businesses in seven counties across West Central Indiana. The grant enabled the West Central ISBDC to hire business advisors and outreach representatives who are dedicated to offering support to LBGTQ+-owned, veteran-owned, Black-owned, rural-located and COVID-19 impacted businesses. The ION's goal is to close gaps in knowledge and opportunity so that all small businesses have a fair chance of success.

中西区ISBDC员工认可

March 13, 2023

The West Central Indiana 小企业发展中心 was recently honored by the State of Indiana for its outstanding impact in 2022.

Regional Director Courtney Richey was recognized for helping West Central businesses acquire over $8 million in capital and for helping to create the most full-time jobs of any advisor within the state. In addition, Intentional Outreach Network Rural Business Advisor Dave Bittner was recognized for helping clients achieve over $4 million in capital during the first year of the program. The team was joined by David Watkins, Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Small Business for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and the Indiana SBA (小企业管理局) District Director Stacey Poynter and Deputy District Director Martin Anderson.

“We are extremely proud of the impact Courtney Richey and her business advising team are having on local businesses,” said Dr. Terry Daugherty, Dean of 斯科特商学院 at 电子游戏试玩. “They work very hard to make a difference within the community and I am pleased to see their efforts recognized by the State of Indiana.”

Said Richey: “We enjoy helping our clients thrive in business. This success stems from having an outstanding team and is in large part due to the support and infrastructure provided by 电子游戏试玩.”

The West Central Indiana 小企业发展中心 in the 斯科特商学院 at 电子游戏试玩 supports small businesses throughout the Wabash Valley at no cost by providing confidential business advising and training. In conjunction with the State of Indiana and the U.S. 小企业管理局, the WCISBDC helps Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses start stronger, grow faster, and work smarter.