UPCOMING EVENTS

Webinar: How Google Workspace Can Boost Your Small Business Efficiency

Virtual Event To be held online

In this webinar, we will explore how you can use all the Google Workspace software to boost your small business efficiency, increase productivity, and enhance collaboration within your small business. Our expert presenter will provide tips and best practices to help you make the most of this powerful platform. You’ll be ready to take your […]

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Webinar: How to Write a One-Page Business Plan – A Step-by-Step Guide

Virtual Event To be held online

In this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. We’ll also discuss how writing a one-page business plan can help you organize your ideas and allow you to be focused and concise about your business goals. Our expert presenter will show you each element of the one-page business […]

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#ROUNDTABLETUESDAYS: Small Business Owner’s Roundtable

SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County 418 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN

Leadership can be lonely. Come join this peer group to share challenges and ideas and find new opportunities for growth SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County is hosting a Business Owners Roundtable that meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 4pm. With 10-12 small-business owners from non-competing industries, it encourages learning and […]

free

1 Million Cups

101Co3 101 E Mishawaka Ave, Mishawaka, IN

Every second Wednesday of the month, 1 Million Cups provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and their communities to gather and connect, where they can work through business challenges and identify opportunities.

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Webinar: How to Get a Small Business Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Virtual Event To be held online

Understanding how to get a small business loan is essential for business owners at all stages of growth. However, finding business funding can be a daunting task if you’re new to the world of business financing. That’s why we have invited a financial expert to walk you through the basics of how to get a […]

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IDEA Week

Come. Dive in. This April, a whole new kind of innovation festival hits the South Bend-Elkhart region that lets you LEARN, PLAY, MEET, and COMPETE. Geared towards EVERYONE – whether you’re already a successful entrepreneur, a new student, or simply live for local events – discover YOUR way of experiencing innovation HERE.

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Webinar: Benefits of Volunteering with SCORE as a Business Mentor

Virtual Event To be held online

In 2021 SCORE helped start 25,084 new businesses leading to the creation of 71,475 new non-owner jobs, and despite the challenges of the COVID-19  pandemic, 77% of SCORE clients stayed in business. In this webinar, you’ll hear from our SCORE mentors and learn how they used their skills and experience to positively impact their community by supporting […]

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IDEA Week: Rooted & Reaching Podcast

South Bend City Church at the Studebaker Campus 635 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN

Hosted by Bethany Hartley, president and CEO of South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership, and Nicholas Kuhn, entrepreneur-in-residence, Elevate Ventures, the Rooted and Reaching Podcast will educate our population about the fantastic world of startups and give them real-life stories about entrepreneurs around them. In doing this, we inform the general public and ourselves about what […]

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RISE FEST 2023

Four Winds Field 501 W. South St., South Bend, IN

RISE FEST is a celebration of statewide entrepreneurs and storytellers, showcasing the achievements of startups from young to old across the state of Indiana. For the second year of RISE FEST, you can expect even more! We are excited to partner with Notre Dame as the IDEA Week main event on Thursday Night!

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Webinar: 5 Strategies to Run a More Efficient Business

Virtual Event To be held online

Starting and running a small business is no small task, but with the right strategies and tools, you can streamline your processes, increasing your productivity and ultimately leading to more profitability. In this webinar, our expert presenters will provide a framework to help you implement these five cost-effective strategies so you can optimize your operations […]

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#ROUNDTABLETUESDAYS: Small Business Owner’s Roundtable

SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County 418 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN

Leadership can be lonely. Come join this peer group to share challenges and ideas and find new opportunities for growth SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County is hosting a Business Owners Roundtable that meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 4pm. With 10-12 small-business owners from non-competing industries, it encourages learning and […]

free

#ROUNDTABLETUESDAYS: Small Business Owner’s Roundtable

SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County 418 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN

Leadership can be lonely. Come join this peer group to share challenges and ideas and find new opportunities for growth SCORE Mentors of Greater Elkhart County is hosting a Business Owners Roundtable that meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 4pm. With 10-12 small-business owners from non-competing industries, it encourages learning and […]

free