About ISBDC

The NW Indiana Small Business Development Center provides no-cost business advising to start-up entrepreneurs and small business owners in these seven counties: Lake, Porter, La Porte, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Pulaski.

Our Mission

The Indiana SBDC creates a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of Indiana’s small businesses by providing entrepreneurs expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources.

Our Staff

Lorri Feldt
Lorri FeldtRegional Director
Maggie Havens
Maggie HavensExecutive Assistant
Al Turnbeaugh
Al TurnbeaughBusiness Advisor
Jim Mooney
Jim MooneyBusiness Advisor
Anjail Luckett
Anjail LuckettBusiness Advisor
Eric Beschinski
Eric BeschinskiBusiness Advisor/Ecosystem Navigator
Julia Plumb
Julia PlumbBusiness Advisor
Judith Cardenas
Judith CardenasBusiness Advisor

About the Committee

The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center looks to impact businesses throughout the region, providing workshops, no-cost one-on-one consulting and events, such as this Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards Luncheon. The NW-ISBDC is a resource for both existing businesses and entrepreneurs looking to launch a business. Our staff offers advice to help businesses grow and start-ups take off.

Kevin Crose, Peoples Bank
Kylie Fraze-Norman, CLH CPA’s
James Jorgensen, Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans
Rene Martin, FIrst Merchants Bank
Russ Milligan, Purdue University Northwest
Doug Mogck, Northwestern Mutual
Cynthia Roberts, Indiana University Northwest
Tom Rowland, Treehouse Financial
Niccole Zell, Regional Development Company

The E-Day Committee

Kevin Crose, Peoples Bank
Kylee Fraze Norman, CLH, CPAs & Consultants
James Jorgensen, Hoeppner, Wagner & Evans
Rene Martin, FIrst Merchants Bank
Kristin Burton, Purdue University Northwest
Doug Mogck, Northwestern Mutual
Cynthia Roberts, Indiana University Northwest
Tom Rowland, Treehouse Financial
Niccole Zell, Regional Development Company
Jane Szymczak, Laciak CPAs