NW-ISBDC Offers Counseling at Duneland Chamber

nwi-sbdcThe Northwest ISBDC continues to expand its adviser availability with the addition of set counseling hours at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce offices.

NW-ISBDC business adviser Gary Brownlee will be available to meet with current and potential entrepreneurs the first Friday of each month at the chamber, 220 Broadway. He is next available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday Aug. 2.

To schedule a 30-minute appointment, contact Brownlee at gary.brownlee@purduecal.edu or at (219) 644-3024.

“We believe these monthly counseling hours will help us better serve community members,” said NW-ISBDC Regional Director Lorri Feldt. “Our advisers can help new and existing business owners with everything from marketing and financial questions to business planning and market research.

Our guidance is based on our advisers’ years of expertise rooted in real-world experience and connections to key community contacts.”

Serving seven counties in the region, the NW-ISBDC offers no-cost assistance for entrepreneurs starting or expanding their businesses. Through one-on-one consulting, the NWI SBDC helps guide small businesses toward their goals by offering referrals, workshops, training opportunities and other essential business tools. It is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration, the State of Indiana and other local partners.

For more information, visit www.nwisbdc.org.