Entrepreneurship Resources

Supporting Entrepreneurs by providing resources to help you run and grow your business or organization.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Survey

We are gathering feedback from an electronic survey to determine the entrepreneurship and business needs and interests in Hendricks County in order to tailor services, programming, and resources provided by our organization. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and can be accessed by clicking the button below.

Hendricks County has always taken a community-centered approach to economic development. “Feedback and perspectives gathered from the survey will help continue to drive an organic, bottom-up approach,” said Courtney Zaugg.. “Information from the survey can also support workforce development, infrastructure, and cultural assets that contribute to potential opportunities for future innovation and small business development.”

Please fill out the survey to help us continue our mission to foster entrepreneurship and cultivate growth in the small businesses of Hendricks County!

Fill out the Survey

Small Business Accelerator

Level Two is putting on a Small Business Accelerator that will take place this summer. This class will meet Thursday evenings on a weekly basis over 8 weeks starting on June 10th. The goal of this class is to help startups, new and preventure businesses get the information necessary to build their business on a firm foundation. This class will include guest speakers from local businesses and organizations and will include the following topics:

Business Model Canvas
Market research – What it is….What it does… How to obtain it… How to use it
What Kind of legal structure should you choose
INBIZ – Registering your business with the state and IRS.
Marketing – Putting together a Marketing Plan
Cash Flow Forecasting and Business Funding Options

This class will have a cost of $200 and will be limited to a small group of applicants. If you would like more information, you can fill out this form

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Entrepreneur Scholarship

Level Two in partnership with the Town of Plainfield has created a scholarship program for small businesses and entrepreneurs in all of Hendricks County and surrounding areas. This Scholarship grant will provide $500 towards the $750 annual membership fee per person for any business who meets the following criteria:

Your business was negatively impacted by COVID-19 and you need to find a new workspace for your operations.
You have an innovative idea or product, and you would like a new workspace to operate out of while you turn this idea into a business.

Apply Now

Starting a New Business around Hendricks County, Indiana

Many people decide to start their own business, as a way to follow their passion, be flexible in the ways they work and control their hours. It is important, however, to note that having your own business will not be a simple journey that requires little work from you.

You must be prepared to put in a lot of time, especially upfront when starting up the business. This can make the difference between a successful business that is able to expand, and a company that will result in a significant financial loss for you. In this article, we will discuss four essential steps in starting a new business, so that you are adequately prepared and more likely to achieve success.

Also, check out our Small Business Accelerator, which is taking place this Summer!

4 Tips to Starting a Business