The mission of The Chamber’s Business Development division is to provide professional assistance to start, sustain and grow businesses by identifying their needs, connecting them with resources, and providing valuable programs and services.  

The Chamber works to create a thriving business climate by joining with strategic partners to champion regional economic development efforts; support business expansion and retention; and address workforce development, minority business development needs, and business continuity planning.

	The Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs in business planning, market research and financial analysis.
	The Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana (EDC) acts as the umbrella economic development organization for Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties in Southwest Indiana. The Coalition facilitates and coordinates business retention, expansion and attraction activities, and supports efforts to enhance the business climate through regional capacity building.
	Indiana’s WorkOne offices are the heart of the workforce development system.  There are many business services offered through WorkOne Southwest for employers, such as candidate searches, recruitment services, labor market information, training grant opportunities, worker layoff assistance, and more.
	The mission of the Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance (TSMA), a membership-driven organization, is to provide a vibrant and attractive manufacturing environment throughout the Tri-State region by coordinating plant tours, peer group discussions, quarterly events and best practice sharing.
	Since 1982, the Tri-State World Trade Network (TSWTN), a non-profit organization, has been promoting a shared interest in the development of international trade in the Tri-State region of Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.