Giving back to the community is a core value of every entrepreneur

“When I started my first business in 2010, I was overwhelmed by the wide range of different skills that were required to market and grow a successful business. There had to be a better way to share all of the resources that entrepreneurs need for their business.” – Ryan Henry, Idea Guy for Open In Indiana

Our mission in starting Open In Indiana is to help our members learn the skills they need to start their own business, and to grow their business in their local community. Read more

Do Something for Your Local Business

Open In Indiana is a community of entrepreneurs and local leaders who want to help businesses grow and thrive in their community.

Learn Important Skills

It takes a wide range of skills to start and grow a business. We share the skills and expertise of our members and local resources for you to use for your business.

Connect With Fellow Entrepreneurs

Meet fellow entrepreneurs in your community at Open In Indiana network groups and activities.

Promote Your Local Business

Create your member profile, post an offer and share your events on our online community, for free.

Meet Our Leaders

Ryan Henry

Leader of: Broad Ripple Business Connect, Business Casual Mingle, Carmel Small Business Leaders, Downtown Masterminds, Fishers Connecting Success, Lawrence Meetup and 4th Friday Meetup

Ryan started his first business in 2010 offering home computer repair. After finding a niche in helping other small business owners use the tools necessary to growing a small business, he founded Open In Indiana.

Ryan enjoys working with small business owners to understand their target customer and how to use technology as a marketing tool for finding those customers.

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Carly Henry

Leader of: Open In Indy Fresh Networking

Carly began designing websites in 1996 at The Children’s Museum before attending Ball State University for her Bachelor’s Degree in German and IUPUI for her Master’s Degree in Library Science.

Carly enjoys working with clients to find the right solutions to their website and marketing needs.

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Christian Tombers

Leader of: Keystone Business Connections

Jamie is a registered Financial Consultant who helps Hoosiers take the stress out of money.

Jamie enjoys showing entrepreneurs how they can plan for the retirement they want.

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