The State of Indiana has developed an
economic plan, ACCELERATING
GROWTH, which will help carry our state
economy foward for many years to come.
Local efforts must be focused on integrating
this plan with local initiatives. Our chamber
will make every effort to provide links to State
and Federal Government agencies so as to
provide our members exposure to the
resources available to realize success in
business. Dove-tailing personal and local
efforts with Indiana's strategic goals offer our
members a greater chance of achieving their
goals.
(go to "Publications" section of the web page and click on
PDF "2006 Strategic Plan")
economic plan, ACCELERATING
GROWTH, which will help carry our state
economy foward for many years to come.
Local efforts must be focused on integrating
this plan with local initiatives. Our chamber
will make every effort to provide links to State
and Federal Government agencies so as to
provide our members exposure to the
resources available to realize success in
business. Dove-tailing personal and local
efforts with Indiana's strategic goals offer our
members a greater chance of achieving their
goals.
(go to "Publications" section of the web page and click on
PDF "2006 Strategic Plan")
WWW.STATE OF INDIANA "accessIndiana"
(www.IN.gov), the State's Official Web Portal
(www.IN.gov), the State's Official Web Portal
The Office of Secretary of State
(S.O.S.)Early duties of the office included the
maintenance of state records and preservation of
the state seal.Present responsibilities include
chartering of new business, regulation of the
securities industry, and oversight of state
elections.
(S.O.S.)Early duties of the office included the
maintenance of state records and preservation of
the state seal.Present responsibilities include
chartering of new business, regulation of the
securities industry, and oversight of state
elections.
The Indiana Economic Development
Corporation (IEDC) is the State of Indiana's lead
economic development agency. In order to
respond quickly to the needs of businesses, the
IEDC operates like a business. The IEDC reflects
the geographic and economic diversity of Indiana.
Go to THIS PAGE (a business resource page) and
go to the "publications" section to view Strategic
Economic Plans.
Corporation (IEDC) is the State of Indiana's lead
economic development agency. In order to
respond quickly to the needs of businesses, the
IEDC operates like a business. The IEDC reflects
the geographic and economic diversity of Indiana.
Go to THIS PAGE (a business resource page) and
go to the "publications" section to view Strategic
Economic Plans.
The Indiana Minority Enterprise Center (IMEC)
Website! Empowerment Zone. Our purpose is to
assist Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
expand their businesses by informing them of
contract opportunities that are available within
Northwest Indiana, across the state of Indiana
and throughout the United States.
Our office is located within the Business
Empowerment Center and our staff has access to
a variety of tools and resources that can be
valuable to our MBEs. Some of the services
include information about low interest/flexible
loans, establishing line of credit, computer
access, Business Basics entrepreneurial
courses which include assistance in creating a
business plan.
Website! Empowerment Zone. Our purpose is to
assist Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
expand their businesses by informing them of
contract opportunities that are available within
Northwest Indiana, across the state of Indiana
and throughout the United States.
Our office is located within the Business
Empowerment Center and our staff has access to
a variety of tools and resources that can be
valuable to our MBEs. Some of the services
include information about low interest/flexible
loans, establishing line of credit, computer
access, Business Basics entrepreneurial
courses which include assistance in creating a
business plan.
NORTHWEST INDIANA COUNTIES |
THE NORTHWEST INDIANA REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY wants to
be a catalyst for transformation of the Northwest
Indiana economy to robust world class status.
The Regional Development Authority is now
accepting requests for proposals to assist in the
preparation of a comprehensive economic
development plan for Lake and Porter counties in
Northwest Indiana.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY wants to
be a catalyst for transformation of the Northwest
Indiana economy to robust world class status.
The Regional Development Authority is now
accepting requests for proposals to assist in the
preparation of a comprehensive economic
development plan for Lake and Porter counties in
Northwest Indiana.
Serving Our Communities
The Empowerment Zone (EZ) initiative is a
comprehensive redevelopment program that affords
cities throughout the country the opportunity to
revitalize aging infrastructure, strengthen
communities, attract new industries/businesses, and
create new jobs.
G, E.C., & H Empowerment ZONE
The Empowerment Zone (EZ) initiative is a
comprehensive redevelopment program that affords
cities throughout the country the opportunity to
revitalize aging infrastructure, strengthen
communities, attract new industries/businesses, and
create new jobs.
G, E.C., & H Empowerment ZONE
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
DEPARTMENT
provides business finance services through a variety
of programs. It provides access to business capital
through the Lake County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
and a number of other business finance and
business assistance programs. This can be direct
assistance or indirect assistance via referral. Funding
sources include; Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds, the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) Loans, the Indiana Department
of Commerce (IDOC), Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
and Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (IDBs),
and loan participation with the Commercial Banking
Community.
DEPARTMENT
provides business finance services through a variety
of programs. It provides access to business capital
through the Lake County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
and a number of other business finance and
business assistance programs. This can be direct
assistance or indirect assistance via referral. Funding
sources include; Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds, the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) Loans, the Indiana Department
of Commerce (IDOC), Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
and Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (IDBs),
and loan participation with the Commercial Banking
Community.
THE PORTER COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
We invite you to explore the available commercial and
industrial properties and economic development
programs available in our communities - Burns
Harbor, Chesterton, Hebron, Kouts, Portage, Porter,
and Valparaiso.
DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
We invite you to explore the available commercial and
industrial properties and economic development
programs available in our communities - Burns
Harbor, Chesterton, Hebron, Kouts, Portage, Porter,
and Valparaiso.
THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY's Mission
is: "To assist local communities in creating and
retaining jobs and expanding their tax base by
stimulating business investments into plant and
equipment." Please visit this site if you are looking
for ways to expand your business in NorthWest
Indiana.
is: "To assist local communities in creating and
retaining jobs and expanding their tax base by
stimulating business investments into plant and
equipment." Please visit this site if you are looking
for ways to expand your business in NorthWest
Indiana.
The SBDC is the product of a unique partnership
between the Regional Development Company and
the U.S. Small Business Administration. Its mission
is to create, or keep, jobs in Northwest Indiana by
assisting small to mid size businesses. We are
developing Northwest Indiana one business at a time.
between the Regional Development Company and
the U.S. Small Business Administration. Its mission
is to create, or keep, jobs in Northwest Indiana by
assisting small to mid size businesses. We are
developing Northwest Indiana one business at a time.
About the Indiana Commission
on Hispanic/Latino Affairs
Mission Statement
The Commission on Hispanic/Latino
Affairs is a non-partisan state agency
working toward economic, educational,
and social equality, including promoting
cooperation and understanding. The
Commission identifies, measures and
reviews programs, legislation and
researches challenges and
opportunities affecting the
Hispanic/Latino community. The
Commission identifies solutions and
provides recommendations to the
governor and legislature.
on Hispanic/Latino Affairs
Mission Statement
The Commission on Hispanic/Latino
Affairs is a non-partisan state agency
working toward economic, educational,
and social equality, including promoting
cooperation and understanding. The
Commission identifies, measures and
reviews programs, legislation and
researches challenges and
opportunities affecting the
Hispanic/Latino community. The
Commission identifies solutions and
provides recommendations to the
governor and legislature.
