The West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (WC-ISBDC) understands the importance of rural based businesses.  Through the Community Navigator Pilot Program the office has been able to expand business advising services to the rural community by hiring a rural based advisor, Mr. Dave Bittner.  Over the last year we have seen a huge impact on needs being met by rural businesses with the increased focus.

We are excited to announce that with new funding from the city of Greencastle, we will be able to provide even more targeted outreach to the entrepreneurs and businesses in Greencastle. “The Greencastle City Council provided funding for the partnership with the WC-ISBDC through the adoption of the Investment Plan for the funds granted to the city under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,” noted Mayor Bill Dory.   “Greencastle has had a long relationship with the WC-ISBDC, we are pleased that we can provide increased support of their efforts to aid our local small business community.”

The WC-ISBDC has recently hired Ronald Prince as a full-time business advisor. Mr. Prince will be serving the city of Greencastle. In this role he will be involved in the full suite of the ISBDC’s efforts of advising, training, and finding the tools or resources to help businesses succeed.

Ron has served for a decade as a member of a real estate investment entity that specializes in agricultural production land acquisitions & management, recreation land leases and residential development.

Prince received a bachelor’s of science degree, in history, from Appalachian State University and pursued a career as a college & professional football coach for nearly thirty years. Including time with his beloved Indianapolis Colts.

Prince is an avid outdoorsman, in his spare time you will find him enjoying hunting, fishing and homesteading chores with his family.

“The team at the WC-ISBDC is a powerhouse of talent. We have advisors that have backgrounds in engineering, merger & acquisitions, social entrepreneurship, real estate, insurance and who have owned businesses from restaurants, to main street retail to SAS tech companies and even won shark tank and cupcake wars! Clients of the WC-ISBDC have access to all advisors based on their need. Having Mr. Prince based in Greencastle and Mr. Bittner in all of Putnam county only increases the awareness of the overall program and serves as a direct connection into all WC-ISBDC offerings.” Stated Courtney Richey-Chipol the Regional Director for the WC-ISBDC.

Being a client of the WC-ISBDC is at absolutely no cost to entrepreneurs and business owners thanks to our funders. To become a client simply visit www.isbdc.org and click “Let’s Work Together”.

For more information you can contact the center directly at 812-237-7676 or at westcentral@isbdc.org.