Chambers to Join Forces For Startups
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe economic development organizations in two of Indiana’s most populous counties are set Wednesday to detail a new partnership. The collaboration between the Indy Chamber and OneZone in Hamilton County will focus on supporting entrepreneurship throughout central Indiana. Particulars will be released Wednesday at OneZone’s 2017 Economy luncheon in Fishers. Inside INdiana Business Television Host Gerry Dick will deliver the keynote address.
It involves extending the Indy Chamber’s Entrepreneur Services division into Hamilton County. Entrepreneur Services provided more than 10,000 hours of businesses support, coaching and workshops last year for the small business community in Marion County.
The organizations say 1,000 new businesses have sprouted up in Hamilton County over the last five years.
While this program will support new businesses, the Indy Chamber in September launched its Acceleration Indy regional economic development strategy targeting existing businesses.
The announcement will include officials from both organizations, as well as the U.S. Small Business Administration and local employers.