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Guides on Doing Business with the State of Indiana

Did you know that the state of Indiana has two guides available specifically for business owners regarding the rules for doing business in Indiana? For the Business Owner’s Guide to State Government, click here, and for the Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business in Indiana, click here. Still confused? Attend our 3-2-1-Launch class on Aug. 11 and 12 to get the details on everything you need to do to operate your business legitimately.

Wishard Announces Pre-Bid Notice for Contractors

Wishard Hospital is undertaking a major building project and is seeking out women-, minority-, and veteran-owned business to bid on the construction work. Bid package #4c has just been released and covers work in the areas of concrete, structural steel, membrane roofing system, sprayed-on fireproofing, elevators, and temporary electric. A pre-bid meeting for contractors will be held on August 4 at 1 p.m. at the Madame Walker Urban Life Center, Grand Ballroom, at 617 Indiana Avenue. This will be followed by a scope review meeting on August 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Riverside Community Center, 2420 Riverside Drive. For more information, click here.

BOI Client Tom Barrett, President of Green Water Infrastructure, is featured speaker in Chicago

Tom Barrett, owner of Westfield, Indiana-based Green Water Infrastructure, will present “Constructing Rain Gardens and Bioswales: New Tools for Sustainable Site Development” at the Chicago Center for Green Technology on July 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Read More.

Save the Date: Two-for-One Chamber Networking Event

The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce will be holding its next monthly Business After Hours networking event with the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. The shared event will be held on Thursday, August 12 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Ritz Charles at 12156 N. Meridian Street in Carmel. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to both members and non-members of the Chamber. Take advantage of this free opportunity to meet a selection of business leaders from both Chambers!

Free Workshop on Building a Winning Team

Somerset CPAs is presenting “Building a Winning Team” as the July session of their Practical MBA program. This free session covers how to build a business culture that encourages teamwork and the leadership skills needed to keep a team running effectively. The session will be held on Wednesday, July 28 from 8 -- 10 a.m. at the Somerset Conference Center at 3925 River Crossing Parkway. A webinar will also be available for those that cannot attend in person. There is no fee to attend but pre-registration is required. Go to www.somersetcpas.com/Emails/MBAJuly2010.htm to register.

Important Health Care Tax Credit Information for Small Businesses

Karen Mills, Administrator, US Small Business Administration, has written an open letter to small business owners across the United States explaining immediate benefits available to small businesses as part of the Affordable Care Act. The most immediate benefit you should know about is the tax credit to help you pay for up to 35 percent of your employee premiums starting this tax year. An estimated 4 million small businesses may qualify for these tax credits, totaling about $40 billion over the next 10 years. To learn more, click here.

Let Us Help!

We help people create and develop their own businesses by inspiring entrepreneurship and providing access to the information, training and resources needed to start—and be successful. Though our services are available to anyone, we are a unique resource to people who for various reasons may lack access to the business, legal, accounting and financial resources necessary to start or grow a business. BOI, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization, helps more than 2,000 clients annually throughout central Indiana. Think of BOI as your link to exploring, starting and growing a successful small business.

BOI offers:
• practical, hands-on workshops to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to run your business effectively
• one-to-one business counseling, for guidance along the way
• life-skills coaching, in case you get stuck
• access to capital, nontraditional loans, and other financial resources

Not sure whether you have what it takes to start a business? Looking for an idea for a business to start? Or, do you have an idea, but you’re not sure if it can be transformed into a viable business? We’re ready to help you explore your business opportunities.

Are you committed to your idea and ready to launch your business, but need help? We can help you develop the knowledge and skills that lead to a successful business launch. We’re prepared to help you launch your business.

Do you own an existing business that you would like to take to the next level? Or, have you identified business issues that threaten your business? Put BOI to the test. Our practical services to help sustain and grow your business may be just the support you need.

If you would like to learn more about BOI workshops and services or schedule a free confidential business counseling session, please call (317) 917-3266, ext. 100 to discuss your needs.

Because of our commitment to serve all Indiana residents, BOI makes every effort to provide its services free, at minimum cost, or based on family income. Purchase the BOI LEAP Card and save on workshop fees. Attend any three $10 workshops for $25, or any five for $40.