Indiana Small Business Program
Braun’s office launches Indiana Small Business Program
David Gay | Sep 30, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — The office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced the launch of the Indiana Small Business Program on Wednesday, a program focused on strengthening the state’s small business environment.
According to a news release from Braun’s office, the goal of the program is to increase the amount of state goods and services procured from Indiana-based small businesses.
"Indiana’s small businesses are the engine of the Hoosier economy, and we are committed to supporting their continued growth and success,” Braun stated in the release. “Small businesses are ready to do business with the state, and we are making that easier than ever."
Program Details
To participate, a business must:
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Generate no more than $10 million in average gross receipts over the last two years.
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Meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be registered as a domestic business with the Indiana Secretary of State’s office.
- Pay a majority of its payroll, in dollar volume, to Indiana residents.
- Employ Indiana residents as a majority of its employees.
- Make significant capital investments in Indiana.
"This program gives the state an opportunity to strengthen participation by Indiana small businesses while maintaining the competition and accountability that are essential to responsible procurement," said Lisa Hershman, Indiana’s Secretary of Management and Budget, in the release. "Our focus is on creating a program that is practical for businesses, workable for agencies, and delivers value for Hoosier taxpayers."
Through this program, the State of Indiana will provide technical assistance, training, and programming to help participating businesses navigate the state’s procurement process and strengthen their competitiveness for state contracts.