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Entries by Ashli Smith

Ted Baker on WMUN: Small Business & Showcase Week

Innovation Connector’s Executive Director & CEO, Ted Baker, recently joined WMUN to highlight the essential role small businesses play in our local and state economy, and to share details about the upcoming Business Showcase Week, happening this November. Small businesses are far more than storefronts—they are foundational to the strength and resilience of communities like […]

TechWise Academy’s Fall Lineup is Here—With Early Bird Pricing Until July 31st!

Fall is on the horizon—and so is a fresh season of innovation, curiosity, and creativity at TechWise Academy! Hosted right here at the Innovation Connector, TechWise is ready to welcome a new wave of young tech enthusiasts to explore coding, robotics, game design, and more. If your child is always asking how things work, tinkering […]

Turning Ideas into Action: How Innovation Connector Supports Your Startup Journey

At the Innovation Connector, we’re proud to serve as a hub for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and changemakers across East Central Indiana. From coworking and office spaces to meeting/training room rentals and events like Business Showcase Week, we offer a wide range of services that support established businesses. But what if you’re just getting started? What […]

Ted Baker on WMUN: Business Showcase Week, AI, and Empowering Local Entrepreneurs

Innovation Connector’s Executive Director & CEO, Ted Baker, recently joined WMUN to share insight into the mission and impact of the Innovation Connector. In the interview, Ted highlighted how the Innovation Connector empowers local entrepreneurs and small business owners by offering access to space, education, and strategic resources. Through strong partnerships with local organizations, the […]

Free BEST Workshops for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs This August

Small business owners and entrepreneurs—mark your calendars! The ECI Regional Planning District, in collaboration with the Innovation Connector, is hosting another series of BEST (Business Enterprise Services & Training) Workshops this August. Whether you’re launching a startup or expanding your current business, these FREE sessions are filled with practical tools, valuable insights, and encouraging guidance […]

Innovation Connector Closed for Independence Day

The Innovation Connector will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen with normal business hours on Monday, July 7th. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Upcoming BEST Workshop: Marketing Strategies & Work/Life Balance Tips for Small Businesses

Innovation Connector is partnering with the ECI Regional Planning District to host a FREE BEST (Business Enterprise Services & Training) Workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Marion, Indiana. The event will be held on Monday, July 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ivy Tech Marion’s Community Room (261 Commerce Dr, Marion, […]