{"id":100166,"date":"2026-05-29T16:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=100166"},"modified":"2026-05-29T16:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:25:47","slug":"indiana-launches-keep-in-initiative-supports-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=100166","title":{"rendered":"Indiana launches Keep IN initiative, supports small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"6\">INDIANAPOLIS- Recently the state announced the Keep IN initiative, a new tool to provide small business owners with resources and support as they plan their futures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"4\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep IN aims to preserve local jobs and locally rooted businesses by reducing preventable business closures and supporting smoother business ownership transitions when a business owner is retiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool is overseen by the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, a new state agency the General Assembly created in 2025 to boost small businesses and entrepreneurs in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Nearly 60 percent of total business revenue in Indiana is generated by businesses owned by people aged 55 or older;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 At least half of the business revenue in 88 out of 92 counties is associated with 55+ owners; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 National data reveals that 92 percent of small business exits involve closure, rather than sale or transfer of ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to keep that talent and those small businesses thriving in their communities, Keep IN helps with transition planning and resources for navigating succession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more visit www.in.gov\/oei\/keep-in-initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-23.png 940w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-23-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-23-768x505.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INDIANAPOLIS- Recently the state announced the Keep IN initiative, a new tool to provide small business owners with resources and support as they plan their futures. 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