ISBDC (Indiana Small Business Development Center)
The ISBDC helps entrepreneurs start stronger, grow faster, and work smarter by providing expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources. The ISBDC Network aims to accomplish its mission through a continuous focus on impact, realizing it is not enough to hold training events and meet with clients, but that tangible value needs to be provided to our clients as a result of outcome-focused SBDC engagement.
Website:
http://www.isbdc.org/
TechWise Academy
By teaming with TechWise Academy the Innovation Connector was able to create the Coding Connector. The Coding Connector is a state-of-the-art facility with fiber based internet access, computer resources, an active marketing and business center and the absolute best coding instructors and facilities in our community.
Coding does not have to be difficult to learn and Ryan from TechWise Academy makes coding for your child fun to learn.
Website:
http://www.techwiseacademy.com
Spotted Monkey Marketing
Spotted Monkey Marketing is a full-service marketing/advertising company located in Muncie, Indiana. They offer a variety of marketing services but we specifically focus on digital marketing. There is no project too big or too small. Their goal is to help small businesses reach marketing goals.
Website:
https://spottedmonkeymarketing.com/
ECI Regional Planning District
The mission of the ECI Regional Planning District, Inc., as set out in Indiana Statute IC 36-7-7, is to serve the local governments of Blackford, Delaware, Grant and Jay counties by fostering a regional vision, providing collaborative leadership and professional services to develop effective solutions, and maximize economic development opportunities that benefit all citizens of the District.
Website:
http://www.ecirpd.org/
Ball State University Internships
The Innovation Connector has a strategic relationship with Ball State University and can help you find an intern that could provide your business value and receive academic credit at the same time. Numerous IC clients have used this resource and have experienced great results!
Shafer Leadership Academy
The Shafer Leadership Academy is a community leadership academy where people of all ages, backgrounds and interests can access the tools necessary to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Our aim is to provide expert and useful leadership training that meets the needs of East Central Indiana communities, businesses, civic, and not-for-profit organizations and private individuals. Innovation Connector clients receive discounted rates to attend SLA’s programming.
Website:
http://www.shaferleadership.com
Techpoint of Indiana
In 2003, two IT industry organizations — the Indiana Software Association (ISA) and the Indiana Information Technology Association (INITA) — merged to form TechPoint. In 2006, TechPoint became part of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), forming the growth initiative for Indiana’s tech industry, alongside growth initiatives for Indiana’s other key industries. Created in 1999, CICP brings together chief executives of Central Indiana’s prominent corporations, foundations and universities in a strategic and collaborative effort dedicated to the region’s continued prosperity and growth.
Website: https://techpoint.org/
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
The Indiana Chamber works to “cultivate a world-class environment which provides economic opportunity and prosperity for the people of Indiana and their enterprises.” They accomplish that by partnering with 25,000 members and investors, on behalf of more than four million Hoosiers.
They have full-time legislative experts in the areas of tax and public finance, education and congressional affairs, environment and energy, economic development, small business and technology, plus labor relations, civil justice, and health care and workplace safety.
Website: https://www.indianachamber.com/
Indiana Technology & Innovation Association
ITIA raises the profile of Indiana’s fastest growing sector to educate state leaders on the issues that impact current and prospective technology-driven companies, and connect technology partners across the state. They are committed to giving technology-driven companies a stronger identity, a collective voice, representation and a consistent presence with Indiana’s state leaders and policy makers as they shift our state to the 21st century data-centric economy.
Website: https://indianatechnology.org/
Biz to Business
InBIA is a global non-profit with over 1,200 members that lead entrepreneurship support organizations in 30 countries. InBIA provides industry best practices through education while enabling collaboration, mentorship, peer-based learning, and the sharing of innovative ideas for entrepreneurs across the globe. We are the largest member-based entrepreneurial support network in the world.
Website: https://inbia.org/