local Business Support Group

We hosted our first meeting in July 2023 and more than 20 local “entreprenerds” and independent business owners joined us for “coffee and tears.” The group has since met monthly and any local business owner is welcome to join, anytime.

what is the local business support group?

This gathering is made up of, coordinated by, and ultimately for local, independent business owners in Michiana. As business owners ourselves, we’re committed to creating and holding a safe, inviting, and authentic space for you to just be yourself. Building and owning a business is hard, and we know it’s just a little easier when you’re part of a community of like-minded people who are going through the same thing you are.

This is a space to listen, support, and share solutions and resources. It’s a space for joy, struggle, honesty, and creativity.

This space is also what you make of it. There’s no pressure to RSVP for any meeting, and there’s no requirement to attend a specific number of meetings. We know how valuable your time is, and how difficult it can be to choose where and how to spend that time. We hold a regular space on the calendar so you know where to find us when you need us. There will always be coffee and treats - all you have to do is get there.

Who Should Attend?

If you own a local, independent business, you have a standing invitation.

If you’re a consultant or service provider, please reach out to us before you attend a meeting. We appreciate and understand your services may be valuable and helpful for our peers in the room, and we want to be sure we’re including you at the best time and the best way. Please do not attend a meeting without checking in first.

How do I get involved or learn about upcoming meetings?

Simple - just sign up with your email below to be added to our mailing list. We’ll send no more than two emails/month, and we promise we’ll make sure they matter when we do.

We don’t post meeting dates/times on our website. Please subscribe to our email list for updates.