Cindy Bertram

Business Advisor

Cindy is a Business Advisor for the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. She works primarily in Lake County Indiana. She holds a BA in theatre and English from Indiana University and an MBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago.

Her responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients in business planning and execution
• Planning, identifying and promoting conferences and workshops that benefit small and start up businesses
• Referring small businesses to resources specializing in small business success
• Working with businesses to secure financing for start up and growth
• Coordinating with Chamber of Commerce and economic development organizations to impact the communities that we serve

Cindy has a background that encompasses a broad spectrum of experience ranging from business ownership, education, training and development, and sales and marketing. She is also a published author and regular contributor to trade publications. She is active on her Loyola University Alumni Board and co-chairs the annual event, “So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?” and has served as judge for the annual business plan competition.