Senator Bayh's Job Fairs, Job Training and Small Business Summits

Good jobs at good wages are vital to Hoosier families. To help keep Hoosiers in quality jobs, Senator Bayh annually holds a series of job fairs.  Last year, more than 3,500 jobs were made available to Hoosiers across Indiana.  For six years, these job fairs have provided a wealth of resources, all in one place, to give every Hoosier the best chance for success.

Small businesses are the real engines of economic growth in Indiana.  They comprise 97% of all Indiana businesses and employ more than 1.2 million Hoosiers. This is why Senator Bayh encourages cooperation among government, local business organizations and Hoosiers who want to start a small business.  Strengthening small businesses in Indiana means greater job opportunities for Hoosiers better economic prospects for the future.

As a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Senator Bayh is committed to aiding and encouraging small business growth. At the summits, Hoosier entrepreneurs can speak to experts on starting companies, accessing capital, and exporting goods and services to help accelerate their businesses.

To build on the strength of Indiana's small businesses, area companies are invited to attend the jobs portion of the Job Fairs, Job Training and Small Business Summits.  Employers can directly recruit Hoosiers looking for work. All of the companies at the job fairs are actively seeking workers to fill job openings. Organizations that offer job training are also invited to the summits for Hoosiers who are looking for new ways to expand their job opportunities.

Many Thanks to the 2008 Job Fair Co-Sponsors:

Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, the City of Evansville, WorkOne Southwest, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, the Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center, WorkOne Northeast, the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, the City of Fort Wayne, the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Center for Workforce Innovations, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board, the City of Hammond, WorkOne Northeast, the Marion — Grant County Chamber of Commerce, Ivy Tech Community College, the Grant County Economic Growth Council, East Central Indiana SBDC, the City of Marion, Indiana University South Bend, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center, the City of Terre Haute, the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, the Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation, WorkOne Western Indiana and the West Central Indiana SBDC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does it cost to attend the Job Fair, Job Training and Small Business Summit?

A. Nothing.  The Job Fairs, Job Training and Small Business Summits are free and open to everyone.

Q. I'm a job seeker.  Do I need to register?

A. Job seekers do not need to register in advance to attend the summit.  All are welcome to attend and should not pre-register, but will be able to register on the day of the summit.

Q. I'm a business owner with jobs to offer at the summit. Do I need to register?

A.  Yes, local employers and job training organizations wishing to take part in the job fair portion of the summits do need to pre-register. Registration forms are available by contacting one of Senator Bayh's Indiana offices.