BUSINESS OWNERSHIP INITIATIVE OF INDIANA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO EMERGING AND EXISTING BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE NINE-COUNTY, INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN AREA. THE SERVICES INCLUDE MICRO LENDING, BUSINESS-TRAINING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, ONE-TO-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING, LIFE COACHING, MENTORING AND ASSISTANCE WITH LOCATING AND OBTAINING FINANCIAL RESOURCES.