Ivy Tech Community College’s Cook Center for Entrepreneurship and the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) will be hosting a Diverse Business Owners Workshop on November 6 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ivy Tech Bloomington in Shreve Hall.

Presenters with the Indiana Division of Supplier Diversity and the U.S. Small Business Administration will cover the benefits and process of obtaining state certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (XBE).

XBE vendors and suppliers will learn how to expand their market into the federal marketplace and how to find opportunities. Ivy Tech representatives will also be available to assist with registration to do business with the college.

To register for the free workshop, visit https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16918.

For more information or business consultation services, contact Troy Phelps, assistant director, Ivy Tech Cook Center for Entrepreneurship, at tphelps13@ivytech.edu.

Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply for free online at ivytech.edu/bloomington, call 812-330-6013, or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs at Ivy Tech Bloomington, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.