Start A Business

Here in Daviess County we know how to grow things, and that includes ideas. In a lower-cost, pro-business community that provides access to a ready workforce and incentives, ideas can be transformed into thriving enterprise, aided by the targeted assistance of the Daviess County EDC. Daviess County facilitates startup success with:

Richer resources for innovation.

Daviess County provides access to truly world-class advantages in setting, synergy, and support with:

WestGate Technology Hub

The award-winning Purdue@WestGate is a collaborative effort of the Westgate Authority, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC), Purdue University, and the Purdue Research Foundation. Launch your startup at WestGate by taking advantage of commercialization and technology transfer support and expertise, the Firestarter Entrepreneurship Program, the Lock & Key Coworking Space, and regular networking events. The WestGate Technology Hub is the hub of activity within the WestGate@Crane Technology Park, a powerful setting for innovation with over 60 companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 operations.

Step-by-step assistance for new business.

As you move from idea to actual business, several organizations can help you navigate each step successfully through expert, no-cost advice and assistance at:

• South Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC): With help available online or in person, the center offers assistance in topics such as:
  • Strategy: Help in formulating the necessary strategy to start, grow, or innovate your business concept. 
  • Market Research: Assistance in identifying market trends, data about competition, and more.
  • Business Plan: Easy-to-use tools to help you create your business plan.
  • Finance: Guide entrepreneurs and small businesses in securing financing. 
• INBIZ: This website administered by the state of Indiana can help you move methodically and measurably through the startup process, including help with key areas including:
  • Type of Business: Get help in deciding what type of business you want to organize—sole proprietor, corporation, limited liability company, or other—a decision that can have significant ramifications for your future.
  • Business Name: Research available names since your business name must be distinguishable from the names of other business of the same type.
  • Local Filing: Find the forms you need to submit for required registration and licensing.