"We are excited to have Ellen join us at the SBDC. Her experience in working with central Ohio entrepreneurs to grow their businesses makes her a perfect fit with the SBDC team."
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Michael Bowers, SBDC Director
Ellen Harvey joi
ns as a Certified Business Advisor for the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College (SBDC). Ellen also serves as the Capital Access Manager for Kiva Columbus through the SBDC Kiva Partnership. Ellen is an economic development and lending relations professional with 18 years of experience researching, planning, implementing and evaluating small business and economic development programs for City, State and Federal agencies.
Directly, Ellen has assisted thousands of entrepreneurs with access to capital, resources, training, and counseling. Having owned her own mortgage brokerage for 8 years, she truly understands the day-to-day challenges business owners face. In addition, Harvey's experience as the Director of the Women's Business Center for the Economic Community Development Institute and as a Business Consultant for the Minority Business Assistance Center has given her a unique perspective into the special issues that confront minorities, women, and economically and socially disadvantaged business owners.
"I look forward to my new journey with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). I am excited about the possibilities of addressing one of the most common barriers to small businesses; capital. Working as a Capital Access Manager with the crowdfunding
platform Kiva, the talented staff of the SBDC and the many resources available at their disposal, including economic development partners, is truly a recipe for success, not only for me but the many entrepreneurs the SBDC serves. This new position allows me to continue my work to assist in empowering the disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses in Ohio, with alternative access to a capital resource, skills to succeed and continued support as they start and grow their business." - Ellen Harvey
With the SBDC Ellen continues her quest to provide excellent service and guidance to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
Please join us in welcoming Ellen to the team!
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Market Your Way to Success
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kegler Brown, Cols, OH
Marketing is the heart and soul of your business. To be successful you have to know who your best customer's are, what your customer wants and then use that information to strategically position your product or service to be recognized by, appeal to and to effectively persuade them to purchase.
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Getting Started in Federal Contracting: A Guide Through the Federal Procurement Maze
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Ohio SBDC at Columbus State, Cols, Ohio
This in-person training will provide the basics on how to identify your core competencies, understand the federal market place, as well as determine if your products and/or services fit specific government agency needs. Receive guidance on how best to discover if federal government contracting is right for your business, and how to navigate government procurement websites to find potential opportunities.
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Accelerate Columbus: Financial Literacy (South Linden)
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
St. Stephen's Community House, Cols, Ohio
In this session learn to manage your finances by budgeting, understanding interest, reducing debt, managing credit and understanding loans. Learn to do more with the money you have and how you can earn more.
Participants attending the program will receive a certificate of completion. Program participates are able to bypass the SBDC Start-Up Process and gain immediate access to our one-on-one advising services.
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Cómo empezar su propio negocio
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ohio SBDC at Columbus State, Cols, OH
BASE proporciona los fundamentos de negocios para aquellos que buscan convertir sus sueños en realidad. Temas incluyen - Estructuras Legales de Negocios, Requisitos de Investigación e Impuestos, Investigación que se debe hacer, Cómo comercializar su producto o servicio, Cómo escribir un plan de negocios y Acceso a fuentes de financiamiento.
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Accelerate Columbus: Financial Literacy (Milo Grogan)
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
G. Tyree Learning
Center,
Cols, Ohio
In this session learn to manage your finances by budgeting, understanding interest, reducing debt, managing credit and understanding loans. Learn to do more with the money you have and how you can earn more.
Participants attending the program will receive a certificate of completion. Program participates are able to bypass the SBDC Start-Up Process and gain immediate access to our one-on-one advising services.
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MBE and EDGE Certification Workshop
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ohio SBDC at Columbus State, Cols, OH
Are you a minority business seeking to secure government contracts? Join us as we discuss the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and the Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) certifications, and the application process.
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B.A.S.E. - Basis of a Successful Enterprise.
Start Your Business Now!
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Wed., Thurs., May 15 & 16, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ohio SBDC at Columbus State, Cols, Ohio
B.A.S.E. is the Basis of a Successful Enterprise. B.A.S.E. will help you discover what it will take for you to build a business around your dreams and passion. Not just any business but a business that will allow you to live, thrive and become a successful entrepreneur.
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Accelerate Columbus: Financial Literacy (Columbus)
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ohio SBDC at Columbus State, Cols, Ohio
In this session learn to manage your finances by budgeting, understanding interest, reducing debt, managing credit and understanding loans. Learn to do more with the money you have and how you can earn more.
Participants attending the program will receive a certificate of completion. Program participates are able to bypass the SBDC Start-Up Process and gain immediate access to our one-on-one advising services.
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Ohio SBDC Small Business Tax Workshop
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CSCC Center for Workforce Development, Columbus, OH
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.
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The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact SBDC at (614) 287-5294 or at our website: www.SBDCColumbus.com
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