Chamber Partners with NAACP, Cummins and First Financial to grow Black-owned Businesses
The Columbus Bartholomew NAACP Branch, in collaboration with Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Cummins Inc., and First Financial Bank announces the Bartholomew County Targeted Investment in Minority Entrepreneurs (TIME) program, designed to support Black-owned businesses.
The program will provide expansive resources for Black business owners including personal development opportunities, business development coaching, and financial resources through grants, microloans, and forgivable loans. A Kick Off Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 Learn more.
Third House Session
Monday, March 22nd
8:00 am via Zoom
This is a free virtual forum where you can hear directly from your state legislators.
Topics likely will include:
State budget
Tobacco tax
Expanding broadband coverage to rural areas
New regional development programs
Small Business Restart Program
School vouchers
Sessions will take place once a month, through April. Register to receive the meeting link.
Join us on Zoom, to hear from Trang Ho, Founder of Befitstailor.com, for the April Founder's Friday.
Befits was created with a simple mission: Every woman deserves a dress that fits her like a glove. It is a sustainable fashion brand that specializes in custom women’s dresses. Each garment is hand-crafted by highly-skilled tailors to your unique body and personal taste using the finest fabrics.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced an Interim Final Rule, effective March 3rd, related to loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program. Learn more.
Apex Benefits offers a unique opportunity for employers to benchmark the competitiveness of their benefit plans against the plans of hundreds of other Indiana companies and public sector organizations with the 2021 Indiana Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey. Deadline to participate is March 19th. Learn more.
Did you miss our Talent Talks or one of our other fine programs? Catch up on great content on the Columbus Chamber YouTube channel!
Pitch Velocities: Need pitch practice before pitching to investors? Practice with Pitch Velocities, every third Thursday. Email kabrams@velocitiesin.com for more information.
Elevate Ventures is hosting a Pitch Strong Webinar that provides a framework of what needs to be included in a pitch to investors in order to stand out and captivate their attention, as well as discuss tips for presenting. Register here.
Startup Studio is a concierge service Velocities provides that connects companies with freelance designers who can help startups acquire and engage customers and investors through thoughtful branding & design. Email Kylie with any inquires or learn more here.
Contact CyorKyliewith any startup questions or needs! Read more about Velocities at:
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