CUC Business
Development Center
Standard Level Membership
Business Development Center Membership
There is no cost to be a standard member of the Center. Any registered member of Project Impact has automatic standard membership in the Business Center. Anyone who registers to use the services of the CUC Business Development Center automatically receives a FREE membership to Project Impact. Center members receive access to the facility and services. Those services include:
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Business Members are established businesses that provide services for Center members. These businesses have demonstrated proficiency in their profession and are committed to providing quality support services at a fair and competitive price. When members need additional professional support such as bookkeeping and accounting, sales and marketing, transportation, moving, legal support or more, Business Members are recommended. Initial pro bono services for these and other professional services are available for members who need them. True Business Development requires access to quality professional services. Our Business Members assure that access.
Sponsor Members are individuals and businesses that support our mission of developing strong, sustainable, growing neighborhood businesses. Sponsor members send the very clear message to the community that "Your Neighborhood Matters." Through their tax deductible charitable donations to Project Impact, Sponsor Members ensure the quality of service the Center provides. Sponsor Member donations range from small to large, but without them the work of the Center could not be accomplished. For some Sponsor Members it is a branding opportunity to let the community know they are there for them and are determined to be a part of their success. Others prefer to remain anonymous, satisfied to know their charitable donation is going to change lives and strengthen communities. Contact us for more information on Sponsor Member opportunities.
Investor Members are individuals and businesses that recognize the potential growth opportunity for many of the businesses that participate in the Business Development Center. Our investor members understand that businesses with the type of solid foundation provided by working with experienced SCORE mentors increases the potential for success. Investor members recognize that businesses that work directly with the SBA, SBIR, STTR and other local, regional, state and federal programs have great opportunity for rapid growth and higher return on investment. For more information on how you can become an Investor Member contact us.
Donor Level Members receive all the services available through Standard and Business memberships. Like Sponsor level members, these members are primarily focused on the tax-deductible donation advantage. These members are focused on philanthropy. They support the mission and vision of the center and, in addition to funding, they provide connection to additional resources. In many cases Donor level members request anonymity.
Sponsor Members are individuals and businesses that support our mission of developing strong, sustainable, growing neighborhood businesses. Sponsor members send the very clear message to the community that "Your Neighborhood Matters." Through their tax deductible charitable donations to Project Impact, Sponsor Members ensure the quality of service the Center provides. Sponsor Member donations range from small to large, but without them the work of the Center could not be accomplished. For some Sponsor Members it is a branding opportunity to let the community know they are there for them and are determined to be a part of their success. Others prefer to remain anonymous, satisfied to know their charitable donation is going to change lives and strengthen communities. Contact us for more information on Sponsor Member opportunities.
Investor Members are individuals and businesses that recognize the potential growth opportunity for many of the businesses that participate in the Business Development Center. Our investor members understand that businesses with the type of solid foundation provided by working with experienced SCORE mentors increases the potential for success. Investor members recognize that businesses that work directly with the SBA, SBIR, STTR and other local, regional, state and federal programs have great opportunity for rapid growth and higher return on investment. For more information on how you can become an Investor Member contact us.
Donor Level Members receive all the services available through Standard and Business memberships. Like Sponsor level members, these members are primarily focused on the tax-deductible donation advantage. These members are focused on philanthropy. They support the mission and vision of the center and, in addition to funding, they provide connection to additional resources. In many cases Donor level members request anonymity.
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Come join us.
Support the growth of the Business Development Center The first Business Development Center launched along the Lincoln Way West corridor and was named the Westside Small Business Resource Center. Located in the South Bend Heritage Building, it is an easily accessible place where people of the community are accustomed to and comfortable frequenting. Professionally furnished and appointed to express the image of quality, sophistication and expertise, it is a comfortable, professional space available for business meetings and workshops.
Access to support services are readily available with SCORE mentoring services and access to SBA, SBIR and STTR present. The space is specifically designed to support the growth and development of businesses that will enhance the quality of life for the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods by stimulating and supporting strong, sustainable neighborhood businesses. With your support, the Center has created more than 10 new businesses annually since 2018. Our projections show that pace to continue through the coming years. Current total membership is just under 400 businesses. |
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