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Welcome to the Lake County IN Resources page. Here, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of tools, information, and support services tailored to assist businesses and entrepreneurs in our region. Whether you’re looking to start a new venture, expand an existing one, or simply learn more about the business landscape in Lake County, our resources are designed to guide you every step of the way. From financial assistance to regulatory guidelines, local contacts, and more, we’ve curated a range of essential resources to help your business thrive in Lake County. Feel free to explore and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance.
Center for Workforce Innovations (CWI)
Hoosiers by the Numbers
Northwest Indiana Regional Development Agency
Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission
South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority
Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center
Visit the IEDC website for more detailed information about Lake County IN Incentives.
A method of facilitating development or redevelopment for a business by utilizing future tax revenues to pay for necessary improvements. This technique is often used for financing a capital project or infrastructure from the stream of revenue that will ultimately be generated by the project, to promote business development and job creation.
The primary function is to provide short term construction or (5-year Machinery & Equipment) financing to establish or expand eligible industrial or commercial businesses. The maximum loan amount is $2,000,000 and the minimum is $100,000. More information: http://www.lakecountyin.com/ Funds from the Lake County Revolving Loan Fund must be used for:
The Certified Technology Parks program was created as a tool to support the attraction and growth of high-technology business in Indiana and promote technology transfer opportunities. Designation as a Certified Tech Park allows for the local recapture of certain state and local tax revenue which can be invested in the development of the park. More information: http://iedc.in.gov/entrepreneurship/indiana-certified-technology-parks
Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) is a refundable tax credit that can be offered in situations where Indiana is competing against another state or country for a company’s site location investment. EDGE credits are calculated as a percentage of payroll tax withholding for net new Indiana jobs. The company must commit to maintaining operations in Indiana for at least two years beyond the term of its EDGE award. More information: http://iedc.in.gov/tax-credits-exemptions/tax-credits/economic-development-for-a-growing-economy-tax-credit
The Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) provides financial assistance to businesses committed to training their workforce. Trainees must be Indiana residents. SEF reimburses eligible training expenses over a two-year term. Companies may reapply for additional SEF funds after their initial two-year term. IEDC typically does not provide reimbursement for training that is required by law. More information: http://iedc.in.gov/programs-initiatives/skills-enhancement-fund
