How to Start a Small Business

• Indiana Small Business Development Center
  ISBDC is a state based organization offering a wealth of free and low cost information, management counseling, and educational services designed to support Indiana small business owners.
• Guide to Starting a Small Business in Indiana
  A printable guide provided by the State of Indiana Business Services Division.
• Indiana Economic Development Corporation
  Created to replace the former Indiana Department of Commerce.
• S.C.O.R.E (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
  "Counselors to America's small business." Free, unbiased, and confidential business advice to small business entreprenuers via email or face-to-face small business counseling at 389 chapter offices, plus low-cost workshops, how-to articles, and business templates.
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Busines Owner's Toolkit
  Information on starting, running, and growing a successful small business. Detailed information plus tips, checklists, business templates, newletters, and more.
• Rose-Hulman Ventures
  Technical solutions to help your business.

Funding for Your Business

• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Indiana Financial Services
• Foundation Center
  The Foundation Center provides resources and grant-finding materials for non-profit organizations. The Vigo County Public Library's main library, located at 7th & Poplar streets, is a regional location for Foundation print materials and for access to the grantfinding database. Please come to the Reference department for assistance.

Economic Stats

• Terre Haute Economy
• Vigo County Profile
• State Resources
  • Stats Indiana
  • Indiana Business Research Center
  • Indiana Economic Development Corporation
  • Indiana Economy at a Glance
• National Resources
  • Economic Indicators
  • U.S. Economy at a Glance