Small Business

Lawmakers study Indiana’s sexual assault response

At an Aug. 25 interim study hearing, advocates and law-enforcement officials told lawmakers a backlog of untested rape kits, a shortage of forensic nurses and trauma-trained investigators, plus an expected 40% federal VOCA grant reduction in October are weakening Indiana’s sexual-assault response and prompting requests for state budget increases.

Indianapolis Public Library launches free Small Business Series starting Sept. 14 to support local entrepreneurs

The Indianapolis Public Library will host a free, in-person Small Business Series at Central Library beginning September 14, 2026, offering workshops on data tools, business systems, intellectual property, budgeting, planning and certification. Registration is encouraged and sessions are funded by the Library Foundation’s Dr. Michael R. Twyman Endowment Fund.

Indiana governor announces emergency aid, temporary housing grants amid lethal storms and flooding

Indiana working to preserve local businesses across ownership changes

Young and SBA chief push higher SBA loan caps to help Indiana farmers and manufacturers

During an Aug. 13 visit to Indianapolis, U.S. Sen. Todd Young and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler urged raising SBA-backed loan limits — proposing doubling borrowing capacity for production sectors to about $20 million — to help farmers and manufacturers afford rising equipment costs.

Federal grants to Indiana fell last year by more than $700M

Indy Chamber, Mirror Indy award five small businesses IN Focus ad campaigns with $10,000 plus $26K match

The Indy Chamber and Mirror Indy named five Indy Chamber member small businesses as winners of the IN Focus Award, a 2026 initiative that provides sponsored advertising across Mirror Indy’s digital platforms. The program is supported by a $10,000 Indy Chamber contribution and more than $26,000 in Mirror Indy matching ad funds.