Indiana’s Commerce Office has awarded over $925,000 through its Community Collaboration Fund to support 28 community-led entrepreneurship projects across the state. The grants aim to enhance business education, networking, and growth opportunities. Several Southern Indiana organizations received funding, including The Pantheon in Vincennes, which was awarded $15,550 to launch an eight-week business education series. Other recipients include the Defense Innovation Networking Group and Jeffersonville’s Chapter One Business Incubator, each receiving $40,000 to support regional startup initiatives. The selected projects span sectors from defense to food and childcare and focus on underserved markets and rural communities.
