Brown County Indiana Economic Development

ARTS INDUSTRY BUSINESS INCUBATOR OF BROWN COUNTY INDIANA "A new center for creative industry development" AIBI Vision

To further establish Brown County, Indiana as a premiere "Creative Center" for the Cultural Arts Industry Business Economy. Corporate Sponsor...National City Bank of Nashville AIBI officially opened on December 12th, 2007 with State Representative Eric Koch and Ball Sate University President Joanne Gora officiating. Currently 2 new business participants have been accepted into this new creative commercial arts program...Jacksons Fine Art Auctions and Appraisals and Happy Heart Princess Products. The incubator can host 5 operations and offers a tremendous opportunity for those who wish to create or expand their commercial arts business operations. AIBI offers its incubator tenants a wide variety of management/technical assistance and shared services to help creative based businesses to grow into successful companies. Current services include: On site management, office support and technical assistance. Alliances with local and State Universities and Colleges Shared equipment Private furnished offices with Internet and phone access Meeting/conference room Common reception area Full Kitchen Utilities included 24 hour access to building Downtown central location Low cost and flexible leases Access to Seed Capital through the Small Business Development Corporation Business plan development classes and workshops Brown County has been known as a "creative center" for over 100 years with the founding of the art colony in 1907 by T.C. Steel and his fellow artists known as the Hoosier Group of Impressionists. In the 1970's many "free spirits" flocked to area and opened shops featuring local arts and crafts. The area has continued to grow and now boasts over 200 shops and galleries, numerous lodging establishments and Indiana’s largest State Park. The area is perfect for a new start up business venture or existing business expansion that requires an artistic and creative environment. We welcome all forms of the Arts Industry to apply. Application Process: Potential participants must complete the AIBI Application (available by calling 812-988-8233 or by e-mail to aibi@ att.net) In addition, each potential participant must supply a Business Plan or Business Project Overview (with an agreement to complete a Business Plan within 3 months of operation within the incubator). Selection will be made on the viability of the business, potential growth and arts orientation. AIBI application (pdf format) AIBI application (word doc) For additional information please contact the Brown County Economic Development Commission/AIBI at:

Brown County Economic Development Commission Post Office Box 372 Nashville, Indiana 47448 812-988-8233 aibi@att.net

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