#ShopSmall 🛍️ on November 30! sba.gov/saturday

Global Entrepreneurship Week is Nov. 18-24! Check out Global Entrepreneurship Network' list of #GEW2024 events & find one near you: genglobal.org/gew/events Indiana scored 98/100 on Forbes' rankings of best places to start a business. This is where entrepreneurs succeed. We're here to help!

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Help gather insights and share your feedback on current housing conditions. Explore a data dashboard and gain a deeper understanding of current housing conditions and the necessary steps to stimulate development! Survey and dashboard can be found at housingstudy.macog.com

Advance ticket sales for Founder Factory close this Friday! Onsite tickets will be available, the price goes up! ow.ly/jlz850U5Gjh You won't want to miss this one. After four amazing years, this will be the last Founder Factory with new and exciting things on the horizon!

It's the last chance to purchase advance tickets to the final Founder Factory! Reserve your spot today! ow.ly/OYVn50U8iTN

Thank you to everyone who came out for the final Founder Factory! We had a great time celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week with you. We appreciate your support for the event over the years, and look forward to sharing updates on what 2025 will bring!

The newest episode of Rooted & Reaching is live, featuring Niles Mat of the app Zahra! Check it out: Audio - ow.ly/Cjl550Ne8rK & video - ow.ly/fEpL50Ne8rI

We LOVE our regional small businesses, so of course we'll take any opportunity to support these amazing people that make our region unique! What are your plans for Small Business Saturday?

Today's the big day! Best of luck to the local businesses celebrating. We recognize and appreciate your hustle! What is your plan for Small Business Saturday?

This week brings the Season 2 finale of Rooted & Reaching! Join us for a discussion with Gage Bagwell of Innovated Manufacturing. New episode drops Thursday! Check this, and all episodes out: Audio - ow.ly/Cjl550Ne8rK & video - ow.ly/fEpL50Ne8rI

Happy Holidays from the Startup South Bend - Elkhart team! Our office is closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2.

Inside INdiana Business sat down with our own Mitch Landess to talk about the impact of Manufacturing Readiness Grants in Northern Indiana, and how grant funding fuels success in the Hoosier advanced manufacturing ecosystem. ow.ly/OGyT50UB2qc

At the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, collaboration flows across borders and we build, boldly. Ticket prices increase Jan. 15! Register at gec.co. #GEC2025 #TheBoldChangetheWorld

What a night! HustleSBE Reconnect was a success—thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful session on Entrepreneurial Finances. Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn, grow, and network!

Congratulations to our friends at rScan on winning the Mira Award for Startup of the Year! You can learn more about this South Bend business from their appearance on the Rooted & Reaching podcast this past season: ow.ly/XvZ350V8ii6

Knowing the right funding options for your business is crucial! Check out this event with experts from 1st Source Bank as they break down commercial loans, lines of credit, SBA loans, and more. ow.ly/BfAm50V9qSe

Ready to unlock new opportunities and grow your business? Join us to learn about Small Business Procurement - a dynamic Hustle SBE workshop designed to help you navigate the procurement process and position your business for success. Register today! ow.ly/JeLY50VKu9P

Food entrepreneurs — this one’s for you! Join in for a workshop designed to support food-focused businesses like yours. 🗓 Tuesday, May 21 Spots are filling up fast - RSVP today: ow.ly/586v50VS6bf

Thank you for joining us! The Small Business Procurement workshop was a success - all thanks to our incredible attendees and panelists. Stay tuned for our next Hustle workshop in August focused on marketing for small businesses!