Economic Development

Business Resource Guide

The following links are provided as a resource to local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.  For the most recent updates on COVID-19 in Indiana, please visit: IN.gov/coronavirus.

Restore Your Economy: RestoreYourEconomy.org is a resource for up-to-date information related to COVID-19 and its economic impacts.  It is managed by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) with generous support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and IEDC’s Economic Development Research Partners program.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides resources for small businesses to start, grow, expand, and recover.  Visit the SBA Indiana District Office website to take advantage of these resources.

If you are looking to open a small business, check out this List of Startup Resources to help you start your journey.

Funding Opportunities

The Community Investment Fund of Indiana (CIFI) offers loans and development services to eligible businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Indiana.  For more information, please visit capitalizingindiana.org.