MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Indiana Small Business Development Center on Thursday, February 14th, by appointment from Noon-4pm. This is free advice on how to put together a marketing plan, start your own business, and get other great small business resources. Call 765-454-7922 to make an appointment. The indychannel.com reported there are more than half a million small businesses in the state and they make up 99.4 percent of Indiana’s businesses. According to statistics from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, small businesses employ more than 1.2 million Hoosiers. Tom Schuman, with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce says the chamber is prepared to help your small business thrive. He also recommends to start with the Small Business Development Center, where they have experienced entrepreneurs at ten different locations across Indiana who can provide guidance.