OOLITIC — For Jordan Webb, owning Hoosier Door is about more than serving local homeowners and businesses. It is an opportunity to build relationships, support organizations making a difference, and give back to the community that surrounds her business.
Webb took over Hoosier Door in April 2023, beginning a new chapter for the Oolitic business. Since then, community involvement has remained an important part of her experience as a small-business owner, allowing her to support local causes and contribute to organizations serving residents throughout Lawrence County.
During Women’s Small Business Month, Webb’s story highlights how women business owners help strengthen their communities through both their work and their willingness to give back.
Giving back close to home
One of the ways Webb supports her community is by contributing to local organizations. Hoosier Door has donated to Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, an organization that assists local residents facing the challenges of cancer.
For Webb, being able to contribute to organizations like these is something to be grateful for. Supporting local causes provides an opportunity to help others while building relationships with the people and organizations working to make a difference in the community.
“It’s great to be able to have a business that’s in a local community where we grew up and started our family. We can give back to our community and put money back into our community,” said Webb.
Small businesses are closely connected to the communities they serve. Their success depends in part on the support of local residents, and giving back is one way business owners can show their appreciation. Contributions to community organizations also help support the important work being done to assist neighbors during difficult times.
For Webb, these opportunities to contribute are a meaningful part of owning a local business. By supporting organizations that serve Lawrence County residents, she helps strengthen the connections that make a community more supportive and connected.
Serving homeowners and businesses
While community involvement is an important part of Webb’s story, Hoosier Door also provides a service that homeowners and businesses throughout the region rely on.
Based in Oolitic, Hoosier Door specializes in residential and commercial garage doors, offering installation, replacement and repair services, along with electric door operators. From helping homeowners find a door that fits their property to addressing the needs of commercial customers, the business works to provide practical solutions for its customers.
Home-service businesses often become familiar names in their communities because their work brings them into contact with residents at important moments, whether someone is improving a home or dealing with a door that needs repair. These interactions create opportunities to build trust and establish relationships that extend beyond a single project.
“It’s great being able to serve the community and get to know people here locally and being able to help them out when they have issues,” said Webb.
As a local business owner, Webb is part of the network of small businesses that help keep services accessible throughout Southern Indiana while contributing to the local economy.
Celebrating women who make a difference
Women’s Small Business Month recognizes women who lead businesses, contribute to local economies and help their communities thrive. Their impact can be seen in the services they provide, the relationships they build and the organizations they support.
Webb’s experience with Hoosier Door reflects the community-minded side of entrepreneurship. Through her work serving local customers and her support of organizations helping Lawrence County residents, she demonstrates how small-business ownership can create opportunities to make a difference close to home.
As Hoosier Door continues serving Oolitic and the surrounding area, Webb’s story is a reminder that local business success is about more than what happens inside a business. It is also about the connections formed, the support shared and the positive impact business owners can have on the communities they call home.
