Business Advising for Members
Business Advising Members
Indiana Small Business
Development Center
ISBDC advisors meet with new and existing businesses to grow ideas, set goals, identify resources, pursue opportunities, and overcome challenges.They also have a wide range of low-cost, online and in-person business tools, training options, and resources. An ISBDC advisor holds a monthly office day at the Chamber so that Steuben County businesses don't have to travel to the Fort Wayne-headquartered offices. Currently the office day is the second Tuesday of each month. Click the link below to schedule a consultation with an advisor at an upcoming Chamber office day.
Community Development Corporation
CDC makes business purpose loans to for-profit companies.
The Community Development Corporation of Northeast Indiana (CDC) is a City of Fort Wayne sponsored 501c(6) not-for-profit business development organization whose primary objective is to promote the growth and development of small commercial and industrial for-profit businesses in Indiana through creative loan programs. Click below for descriptions of current loan programs.
Innovation One
at Trine University
Trine University′s Innovation One brings ideas to market by providing expertise and services. They work with local businesses, entrepreneurs, inventors, companies, investors, faculty and students within various industries and areas to meet respective needs and goals. These include, business plan improvement or development, marketing and expansion strategies, assistance with new products, and improvements to current processes or products.For inventors or companies looking to develop a new technology or innovation, or improve upon current processes or products the Technology Commercialization Lab is here to help you at every stage of the commercialization process.