The following events will be offered virtually until unless otherwise noted.

Business Clinic Series - Business Entities with Ambrose Moses III

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

Are you thinking of starting your own small business, but don't know which business entity you should elect, or how an attorney can help? Wondering how an LLC differs from a Sole Proprietorship? Do you need contracts? If so, join us for this one-hour installment in our Business Clinic Series for all the need-to-know details about business entities in Ohio.

Ohio SBDC Edicion Digital

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

SBDC Digital Edition es un recurso diseñado para apoyar y promover el desarrollo de empresas hispanas en el centro de Ohio. Esta plataforma digital, ofrecida por los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de Ohio en el Columbus State Community College, brinda orientación estratégica y perspectivas clave para ayudar a las empresas a alcanzar sus objetivos. Incluye entrevistas con expertos, estudios de caso, consejos prácticos y recomendaciones aplicables.

El orador invitado de este mes se anunciará a medida que se acerque la fecha del seminario web. Regístrese ahora para no perderse esta valiosa información empresarial.

Small Business Breakthroughs with Lilly Cavanaugh, ODOD

Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College in partnership with the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night.

This month's guest speaker is Lilleana Cavanaugh, MBA, CPM, Chief, Minority Business Development Division. Register to learn more about how this division of the Ohio Department of Development works to help small businesses be successful.



Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

Existing or prospective small business owners or the self-employed person can learn about their federal and state tax rights, requirements and responsibilities by attending the Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop. The workshop is designed to provide a general overview of business taxes.

Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

Getting a loan for your small business can be a challenge but, if you know what you are doing when dealing with a bank, you can greatly increase your odds of success. The Ohio SBDC team are experts in helping you understand what you will need and how to deal with your bank. Our SBDC Center facilitated almost $5 million in funding last year for businesses just like yours.



In this session we will provide you with the skills and understanding to prepare a loan package, suitable to meet the needs of any lender. An overview of the required content, documents, and standard templates will be reviewed and discussed. All preparing you to be confident in your ask for money to start, grow or expand your business.

Small Business Breakthroughs with 
Ohio Business Brokers Association

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night.

Buying or selling a small business can be one of the most important financial decisions an entrepreneur will ever make. Whether you're considering acquiring an existing business, thinking about selling your company someday, or simply wondering what your business is really worth, understanding the process can help you make better decisions.



Join us on September 24 at 11:30 a.m. for a live recording of Small Business Breakthroughs featuring Emmet Apolinario, President of the Ohio Business Brokers Association, for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about what business owners and entrepreneurs need to know about buying, selling, valuing, and preparing a business for transition.