Upcoming Events
SBA Disaster Recovery
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana, in partnership with the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, will host an SBA Disaster Recovery event on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to help businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the recent disaster.
Date: October 15, 2026
Location: Indiana Welcome Center
7770 Corrine Drive
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Cost: Free
SBA Disaster Loans
Join the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana for an in-person SBA Disaster Loans Information Session designed to help businesses recover, rebuild, and move forward after recent disasters.
Learn about SBA disaster loan eligibility, available loan types, the application process, required documents, what expenses may be covered, and next steps after applying.
Date: October 24, 2026
Location: 3669 Broadway
Gary, Indiana
Time: 10:00 am to 12pm
Cost: Free
FROM RECOVERY TO RESILIENCE
Join us to hear the environmental survey results, discuss residents’ concerns, and help shape our community’s next steps.
Get help applying for the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Mitigation Grant, a competitive opportunity offering eligible small businesses up to $5,000 for disaster preparedness. A qualifying resilience course must be completed before applying.
SBA Disaster Application Assistance
SBA representatives will be on site to help homeowners, renters, and businesses with disaster loan applications related to the June tornado.
Date: November 5, 2026
Location: Zoom
Time: 12:00 pm
Cost: Free
Small Business Tour with Congressman Frank Mrvan
