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🚚Driving toward new opportunities in Lake County! A local transportation business is expanding its capabilities with the addition of a new truck. With a clear vision and the right tools to get there, the owner is positioning the business for continued success!

🥐Every business has its own recipe for success! A local bakery in Marion County secured financing to invest in its growth through additional equipment and operational support. With these resources in place, the bakery can increase its production and share even more baked goods with the community!

Looking to get a better handle on your business finances?

The East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center is hosting a free, hands-on, two-day workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Designed to help participants strengthen their bookkeeping and financial management skills using QuickBooks, the workshop will cover:

🔹 Efficiently and accurately recording business finances
🔹 Understanding bookkeeping organization, financial statements, and double-entry accounting
🔹 Using QuickBooks reporting tools to evaluate business performance

Learn more and register here: www.mypennytracker.com/

🗓️November 5–6 | 9 am–3:30 pm
📍Muncie Innovation Connector
1208 W. White River Blvd, Muncie, IN 47303

💡Credit Tip: Address Past-Due Accounts

Past financial challenges don’t have to last forever. Creating a plan to resolve old debts and collections can be a positive step towards rebuilding your credit.

If your business was affected by the severe storms and flooding in August, and you have questions about the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Relief Loans, this meeting is for you. The SBA Office of Disaster Recovery is hosting an in-person community outreach meeting at Flagship Enterprise Center in Anderson to provide information about disaster assistance programs, answer questions, explain loan options, and provide application assistance. All affected business owners are welcome to come!

🗓️October 14 from 5 pm–7 pm
📍2705 Enterprise Drive, Anderson, IN 46013 (Enter through Door A)

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to support Hispanic entrepreneurs across Indiana. Through our Hispanic-Owned Business Loan Fund, eligible businesses can access fair and affordable financing to help start, strengthen, or grow their operations. Learn more and apply at bankable.org/hoblf

Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, nos enorgullece apoyar a los emprendedores hispanos de todo Indiana. A través de nuestro Fondo de Préstamos para Empresas de Propiedad Hispana, las empresas que cumplan los requisitos pueden acceder a una financiación justa y accesible que les ayude a poner en marcha, consolidar o hacer crecer sus negocios. Obtén más información y presenta tu solicitud en bankable.org/hoblf

✨Staff Spotlight✨

Meet Danielle Dodd, our new Underwriter!

🔹Danielle comes to us with a background in transportation sales and logistics analytics.

🔹Danielle’s Fun Fact: I love adventure—I enjoy riding roller coasters and have been skydiving and ziplining

🎉Welcome to Bankable, Danielle! We’re so happy to have you on board!

✨Beautiful things are happening for an Allen County small business! A local beauty salon owner is taking the next step with new investments to grow and better serve their clients. From strengthening the business to preparing for the future, they’re turning their vision into reality!

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Bankable is proud to support Hispanic-owned businesses in Indiana. We offer the Hispanic-Owned Business Loan Fund to help you access the capital you need to start and grow your business. Learn more and apply at https://www.bankable.org/hoblf

Con motivo de la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Bankable se enorgullece en apoyar a las empresas de propiedad hispana en Indiana. Ofrecemos el Fondo de Préstamos para Empresas de Propiedad Hispana para ayudarte a acceder al capital que necesitas para poner en marcha y hacer crecer tu negocio. Obtén más información y solicita el préstamo en https://www.bankable.org/hoblf

Technology is only as strong as the person using it. Discover how to get the most out of your people and your tools at SHIFT: Human First. AI Powered. At SHIFT, you will have the opportunity to:

✔️ Learn how people and AI can work together to achieve business goals
✔️ Explore strategies to build a strong workplace culture rooted in communication and trust
✔️ Strengthen your leadership skills to empower your team
✔️ Network with regional business owners and professionals

Learn more and register: flagshipenterprise.org/shift

🗓️October 2 | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
📝Registration begins at 7:30 AM
📍Flagship Enterprise Center