DRIVING GROWTH

Businesses Flourish Here

At Dubois Strong, we are dedicated to helping businesses grow. That means whether you are starting a business or looking to grow an existing business, we have a variety of resources centered around funding, grants, workshops, mentoring and more. Businesses find that working with our team makes utilizing these programs easy and even more beneficial to driving growth within their business and the community.

Local + State
Resources

Site and Building Searches

State Resource - Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)
The ISBDC was created to support sustainable businesses in Indiana.

Frequently Asked
Questions

The Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) offers a list of FAQ’s to consider when starting your own business.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has a list of steps to help you navigate starting a business.

BDC of Canada also has a self assessment questionnaire that evaluates your entrepreneurial ability.

Taking Business to the Next Level (IEDC)

Workshops
& Videos

Score is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground. Score offers online workshops to prepare you for starting your own business.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) features a series of free online videos to help when starting a business.

US Small Business Administration (USSBA) offers online courses, podcasts, whitepapers and other sources for starting a business.

Funding

Dubois Strong is a resource for accessing funds for new startups, business expansion and companies looking to relocate. We work closely with local, state and federal agencies to help businesses cut through red tape, getting funding where its needed for new jobs and economic opportunities. Direct assistance, grants and tax credits are just a few of the ways that funding can help your business.

Enterprise Loan Fund (ELF)

The Enterprise Loan Fund is for “gap financing” of business ventures that create and retain job opportunities in Dubois County. Eligibility for this loan program is based upon location within the geographical boundaries of Dubois County, Indiana. Loans will be targeted to industrial and commercial business organizations where potential job creation and retention are greatest. ELF will also target loans to businesses and industries with economic growth potential that would have additional positive economic impacts within Dubois County and the surrounding area.

For more information, download the Dubois Strong ELF Brochure. Or if you’re ready to get started, click here for an Online ELF Application.

Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) Small Bond Program

Manufacturing companies and certain not-for-profit organizations with financing needs of $3 million or less may qualify for the IFA’s Small Bond Program. The Program offers reduced time frames, reduced fees and less paperwork to qualifying projects. Smaller companies may find it easier to access the tax-exempt market with the IFA’s Small Bond Program, where banks purchase and hold the bonds. IFA recommends that you contact your lender to determine if this program is right for you.

For more information, visit IN.gov.