Starke County Economic Development Foundation, Inc

08/28/2026

🎉 What an incredible workshop! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our “How Do You Start a Business or Franchise?” workshop such a success!

We are so grateful to ISBDC (Indiana Small Business Development Center), 1st Source Bank, franchise owner Katie Cass, and Deb Wappel with Maxwell Leadership for sharing your knowledge, experience, and valuable insights with our community. 👏

From learning about starting a business to understanding the opportunities and challenges of franchising, the information shared was super informative, practical, and inspiring! And, of course, we had a great time along the way! 😊

Thank you to all who attended, asked questions, and took the time to invest in your future. We love bringing opportunities like this to our community and helping local entrepreneurs turn their ideas into possibilities!

Thank you again to our presenters and everyone who joined us! We couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️

08/27/2026

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨

Ready to turn that business idea into a REAL opportunity? 💡💼

Join us TODAY for Business Start-Up or Franchise? — an amazing FREE workshop designed to help you take that first step!

✨ Explore your business goals
📋 Build a solid plan
🤝 Know your options
💰 Learn about funding & growth

📅 TODAY — August 27
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM CST
📍 Starke County Economic Development Foundation

FREE • Pre-registration required

08/25/2026

Only 2 days until this amazing workshop! 🎉

Thinking about starting a business or wondering if a franchise is right for you? Don’t hesitate—sign up today! This FREE workshop is a great opportunity to get expert guidance, explore your options, and take that first step toward your business goals. 💼🚀

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM CST
📍 Starke County Economic Development Foundation
💰 FREE — Pre-registration required

👉 Register today and don’t miss out!

08/24/2026

✨Thinking about starting a business or exploring a franchise? Start here!
Join us for this FREE workshop and turn your idea into a plan. Register today—space is limited!

08/05/2026

Looking for local job opportunities? Check out our website and explore the latest openings on our new AI-powered Rollie Jobs job board and upcoming FREE workshops!

We are excited to announce and introduce a smarter, faster way to connect talent with opportunities. Our job board pulls real-time job openings directly from across Starke County-no delays and no extra steps for job seekers.

05/29/2026

📚🎉 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🎉📚

Today is the final day to sign up for Ivy Tech’s Early Childhood Education Skills Training in Health, Safety & Nutrition program!

If you’ve been thinking about a career in early childhood education—or want to gain valuable skills and experience working with children—this is an incredible opportunity to get started.

✅ 8-week training program
✅ Hands-on classroom experience
✅ Flexible online coursework
✅ Potential scholarship funding available
✅ Open to individuals age 15 and older who meet program requirements

Classes begin June 8, so don’t miss your chance to invest in your future and gain skills that are in high demand.

⏰ Registration closes TODAY!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Kathy Kostecka for more information.

05/06/2026

Looking for a career working with children? 📚🍎 Ivy Tech is offering an Early Childhood Education Skills Training program this summer — a great opportunity for Starke County residents to gain hands-on training in health, safety, and nutrition for early childhood education!

✅ Self-paced online + classroom training
✅ Scholarship opportunities may be available
✅ Ages 15+ can apply
✅ Great pathway into childcare and education careers

Registration closes May 29th — don’t wait! 👏

04/30/2026

04/27/2026

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our committee, the generosity of our sponsors, and the hard work of our volunteers. Thank you for making this event an incredible success!