On a busy manufacturing floor, clear instructions can mean the difference between a good day and a safety incident. In a clinic, a few well-chosen words can put a nervous patient at ease. Across Indiana, employers and communities are discovering…
Co-authors: Indraneel Kumar and Ben St. Germain Semiconductors are of significant interest in the U.S., especially in terms of investments, economic opportunities, and global security. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) defines semiconductors in two specific 6-digit codes. The…
As the Indiana SBDC’s Agribusiness Specialty advisor, I have the privilege to work with clients from the full life cycle of agriculture and food industry operations – from the companies producing the seeds and machines that begin the traditional row…
The Purdue Center for Regional Development is pleased to introduce Michael Johnson as the newest Business Advisor for the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center. Michael brings a diverse professional background that spans healthcare management, multi-unit business operations, and entrepreneurship…
The Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) continues to strengthen and expand its online data platform, Rural Indiana Stats (RIS). Nearly all the 130+ variables available on the site have been refreshed with the latest data. RIS brings together a…
The Vision: A Better Chip When Donald Ridings set out to launch his second business venture in 2023, his inspiration was simple: create a better snack for his family. Frustrated by the lack of seed-oil-free options available for his kids,…
The Indiana SBDC Agribusiness Initiative is excited to promote the Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission in Indianapolis. Our partners at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) are collaborating with Food Export–Midwest, a nonprofit organization supported by the USDA…
Short Summary: I’m working on a national AI initiative with four other colleagues at the SBDC to make AI a practical tool for small business owners. What I’m seeing is that businesses applying AI to their needs are gaining leverage…