April 29 - May 2, 2024

2024 Small Business Week

Join us for four days of special events from April 29 – May 2, specifically curated for small business owners and entrepreneurs!

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Roadmap to Small Business Fair​

April 29 // 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Access to Capital

April 30 // 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Access to Market

May 1 // 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Pitch Night

Pitch Night

May 2 // 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Event Listings

April 29 // 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Roadmap to Small Business Fair

The Roadmap to Small Business Fair is a free, one-of-a-kind experience hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the IndyEast Promise Zone as part of National Small Business Week. The day will feature exhibitors and mini-information sessions especially tailored to meet the needs of small business owners. Join us all day or pick up your sessions as needed. Businesses at any stage are welcome.

Location: Halstead Hall, John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 East 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46201

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10 a.m. // Creating & Updating Your Business Plan

11 a.m. // Choosing the Right Technology & Marketing Strategy for Your Business

12 p.m. // Place-Based Small Business Programs

1 p.m. // Accessing Small Business Loans & Funding Sources

2 p.m. // Human Resources & The Employment Lifecycle

3 p.m. // How to Obtain City & Federal Certifications

    • U.S. Small Business Administration
    • Bankable
    • Black Dolla Indy
    • Business Ownership Initiative
    • Central Indiana Women’s Business Center
    • Emprendedoras Latinas en Indiana
    • Indianapolis Public Library Business Services
    • Indiana Secretary of State – Business Services
    • Indiana Small Business Development Center
    • Intend Indiana
    • LISC Indianapolis
    • Martindale Brightwood CDC
    • Near East Area Renewal
    • Office of Minority and Women Business Development
    • Old National Bank
    • SCORE
    • Southeast Neighborhood Development
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April 30 // 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Access to Capital

Join local small business and entrepreneurship support professionals to take a deep dive into capital funding opportunities. Through this program, you will learn how to become loan-ready, connect with local banks and financial institutions, and explore alternative funding options. This is a full-day event with lunch generously provided by Merchants Bank of Indiana.

Location: Merchants Bank of Indiana, 441 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN

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9:15 a.m. // Registration Opens

10 a.m. // Merchants Bank of Indiana Loan Readiness Programs & Credit Repair & Credit Building with Bankable

11 a.m. // Panel Discussion on Loan Readiness

12 p.m. // Lunch Provided

1 p.m. // Connecting with a Bank or Community Development Financial Institution

3 p.m. // Crowdfunding, Seed Capital & Grant Opportunities

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May 1 // 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Access to Market

Join the Indiana Department of Administration and the City of Indianapolis’ Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD) to learn about XBE Certification for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities. XBE Certification helps you access contract opportunities from the city, county, municipal, and privately funded projects in Central Indiana. This program consists of a morning workshop followed by one-on-one application guidance by representatives. If you are interested in learning more about the XBE certification, please visit the OMWBD website: indy.gov/activity/certify-your-minority-women-veteran-disabled-owned-business

Location: Martindale Brightwood CDC, 2435 N Sherman Dr., Suite 4, Indianapolis IN 46218

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10 a.m. // Certifications & Access to Contracts Workshops

10 a.m. | Indiana Department of Administration

11 a.m. | Office of Minority and Women Business Development

12 p.m. – 2 p.m. // One-on-One Certification Assistance

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Pitch Night

May 2 // 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Pitch night

Cheer on Indianapolis entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas for a chance to win up to $3,000 in seed money! Eight businesses from the LISC Microenterprise Navigator Program located at Martindale Brightwood CDC and SEND will showcase their business or startup for a chance to win up to $3,000. You won't want to miss this evening packed with Eastside entrepreneurship and innovation. Refreshments will be provided.

Location: Southeast Community Services Auditorium, 901 Shelby St. Indianapolis, IN 46203

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