Empowering Greencastle’s Small Businesses

Thinking about starting your own business? Our New Business Development program provides essential resources, training, and guidance to help turn your ideas into a successful venture. The program is offered by the Indiana Small Business Development Center and includes 12 sessions that walk you through the basics of starting a business. Stay tuned for details.

For current business owners looking to refine their skills, improve sales, or expand their business, our Existing Business Development program offers specialized workshops, tools, and support.The program is offered by the Indiana Small Business Development Center and includes 6 sessions that walk you through core topics on growing your business. Stay tuned for details.

Need personalized guidance? Our local 1:1 coaching pairs you with an experienced business advisor to help you tackle challenges, refine your business plan, and strategize for success.

New Business Development

How to Access Coaching:

• Additional 1:1 coaching beyond local hours is available through the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) in Terre Haute
• Contact Dave Bittner at dbittner@isbdc.org or (812) 237-7676

With support from the Growing Green & Gold Together Initiative, we are excited to have the means to invest in our entrepreneurs. Participants who complete our cohort-based new business development or existing business development training may qualify for grant funding to support their business initiatives. Stay tuned for details.

Other Grant Opportunities:

• Indiana Technical Assistance Program (INTAP) – Provides up to $15,000 for business development services.
• Women-Owned Businesses - Small Business Association support for women entrepreneurs.

Starting and running your own business can be challenging, so connecting with other small business owners can be extremely beneficial. Through our networking events, you have the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn from fellow entrepreneurs. These gatherings focus on specific business topics, offering insights, and creating opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.

• Monthly Small Business Roundtables on finance, marketing, and operations.
• Details coming

Local Resources

• Downtown Development Grant - Facade Renovations
• Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center, Inc. – Loan Program
• Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce
• Putnam County Community Foundation - Grants for Non-Profit Organizations
• Purdue University County Extension Service
• Putnam County Public Library

Regional and Statewide Resources

• ConnectIND – Hub for Entrepreneurs, with resources whether at the idea, start-up, growth, or mature business stage
• Indiana Secretary of State – Business Registration – Register your business and stay compliant with state regulations.
• Indiana Department of Revenue
• Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) – Funding programs and incentives for business growth.
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management – Compliance and Technical Assistance Program
• Indiana Small Business Development Center Network – State Office
• Indiana Small Business Development Center Network – Terre Haute Office – Offers business planning, market research, and mentorship.
• Service Corps of Retired Executives – National Site – Free business mentoring and workshops.
• Service Corps of Retired Executives – Indianapolis Site – Free business mentoring and workshops.
• Service Corps of Retired Executives – Wabash Valley – Free business mentoring and workshops.
• Purdue University – Manufacturing Extension Partnership
• Purdue University – Technical Assistance Program
• Purdue University – Center for Advanced Manufacturing – Support for small manufacturers.

Federal and National Resources

• Internal Revenue Service – Small Business and Self Employed Tax Center
• Small Business Development Center Net – National Information Clearinghouse
• United States Small Business Administration – National Site