FRENCH LICK – Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business hopefuls will have an opportunity to learn how to turn an idea into a viable business during an upcoming workshop hosted by the Indiana Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Orange County Economic Development Partnership.
The interactive workshop, titled How to Launch Your Own Business, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Orange County Economic Development Partnership office, located at 505 S. Maple Street in French Lick.
The session will be led by Grant Sherfick, an ISBDC ecosystem navigator and business advisor, who will walk participants through the essential steps of launching a business. Topics will include evaluating business ideas, understanding startup basics, building a solid plan, and gaining confidence to move from concept to launch. The workshop is designed to support both first-time entrepreneurs and those refining an existing idea.
In addition to the group workshop, attendees will have the option to schedule one-on-one advisory sessions with Sherfick during office hours prior to the event, providing personalized guidance tailored to individual business goals.
Registration is required. Those interested can register by calling 812-936-3388 or by emailing clankford@ocedp.com. Organizers encourage anyone considering entrepreneurship to attend and take advantage of this step-by-step introduction to business ownership.
