The Business Academy @IUN supports the entrepreneurial and small business community of Northwest Indiana by providing speakers, workshops, clinics, and other programs and services specifically geared toward helping entrepreneurs prepare for the realities of business ownership and making social connections.
Whether you “just have an idea,” are ready to put your plan on paper or open your doors, or are actively operational and ready to expand, the IU Northwest Business Academy stands ready to come alongside to help you on your journey. Connect with us today!
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For more than 20 years, the Center for Professional Development has been a catalyst for business innovation and career advancement in Northwest Indiana.
From business consulting to professional certifications and training programs for small businesses, we offer affordable, high-quality programs to transform your professional success.
From software training for administrative professionals to process improvement courses for managers and teams, the Center for Professional Development is the region’s best choice for professional certifications. Contact Director Jana Szostek for more information.
For internships, projects, employer events, and guest opportunities, contact HelenMarie Harmon.
Our Small Business Institute provides student teams who complete a project for a small businesses. Contact Dr. Raj Selladurai for more information. You can also visit the SBI website.
Our Center for Professional Development coordinates faculty-student teams to work on specific projects for business, as well as our faculty speaker’s bureau. Contact Jana Szostek for assistance.
Many resources are available for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Northwest Indiana. The links below provide wealth of information pertaining to starting a business.
