The Starke County Economic Development Foundation was the recent winner of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center Small Business Advocate of the Year award.
Executive Director Lisa Dan and Executive Assistant Mary Perren were recognized and awarded for their efforts in the Starke Tank competition.
The competition allows small business owners in Starke County to compete for funds to start, grow or expand a business in Starke County. The funds are gathered by local entities toward the support of the event.