The Open Arm Foundation Incorporated, NFP, a non-profit economic development corporation, is dedicated to stimulating economic growth and creating an environment for progress through entrepreneurship. We serve the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland small business communities. Our mission is to develop small business that lead to new jobs creation and a strong, stable business climate that improves quality of life. We do this by providing financial, technical and community development assistance to businesses such as: Development of Business Plans State, City, Local and SBA Certification Assistance Technical Assistance Training and Mentoring Youth Entrepreneurship Program Administrative Support Services