SCORE throughout Central Indiana builds strong Community Outreach Partnerships to expand our impact and ensure all entrepreneurs have access to the support they need to succeed. By collaborating with organizations that champion small business growth, we extend the reach of our free mentoring, education, and resources across and ensuring access to all. Working together, we help more start-ups and entrepreneurs—especially those in low- and moderate-income communities—start, grow, and thrive.
Merchants Bank
SCORE Indianapolis Chapter is powered by Merchants Bank, our inaugural Vision Partner. Merchants Bank brings a clear and enduring vision for strengthening the small-business community across Central Indiana. As a locally guided financial institution, they are recognized for their commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting entrepreneurs, and investing in the long-term vitality of the communities they serve.
As our Vision Partner, Merchants Bank helps advance SCORE’s own vision: ensuring that every entrepreneur—regardless of background, income, or location—has access to high-quality, no-cost mentoring and education. Their support underwrites the essential systems and resources that empower our volunteers to deliver impactful services and expand outreach to underserved and low- to moderate-income communities.
Together, Merchants Bank and SCORE Indianapolis share a unified vision of a thriving, inclusive small-business ecosystem throughout Central Indiana.
Bankable
Bankable is a nonprofit lender that works with entrepreneurs at any stage of business to build their credit, secure capital, increase financial literacy, and grow sound business foundations to make them Bankable in the future.
Central Indiana Women's Business Center
The CIWBC supports women entrepreneurs with mentoring, coaching, training, and access to business resources through the Indy Chamber’s Entrepreneur Services division.
Citizens State Bank
Citizens State Bank provides personal and business banking services, loans, treasury management, and targeted resources for small and women‑owned businesses.
First Financial Bank
First Financial Bank is a regional financial institution offering business banking, lending, cash‑management services, and financial solutions for growing small businesses.
Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC)
The Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business is a nationally recognized provider of economic, demographic, and business data that supports informed decision-making for organizations and communities across the state. Through research tools, data analysis, regional economic insights, and publications such as STATS Indiana and STATS America, the IBRC equips entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders with reliable information to guide planning and growth.
Indiana Small Business Development Center
The Indiana SBDC provides no‑cost advising, market research, business planning support, and training programs to help Indiana entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses.
Indy Chamber Business Ownership Initiative
BOI is a CDFI microlender offering microloans, coaching, and business‑support services to early‑stage and underserved entrepreneurs across Indianapolis.
Indy Chamber Re‑Entry Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDi)
REDi delivers entrepreneurship training and coaching for individuals re‑entering the workforce, supporting economic mobility and reducing barriers to business ownership.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Indianapolis Chapter
NAWBO Indy supports women business owners through advocacy, professional development, and a strong community network designed to help women-led businesses thrive.
ProjectionHub
ProjectionHub helps small business owners create financial projections for potential lenders and investors.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Indiana District Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Indiana District Office provides federal resources, funding programs, and guidance to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. Through access to capital, government contracting opportunities, and educational support, the SBA strengthens the small-business ecosystem throughout Indiana. As an official SBA Resource Partner, SCORE Indianapolis collaborates closely with the SBA to deliver free mentoring and business education, expanding access for entrepreneurs across Central Indiana—especially in underserved and low- to moderate- income communities.
Become a Sponsor
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For more information on the opportunity to become a Sponsor, please contact SCORE Indianapolis.
Media Resources
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Partner with SCORE
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