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

Basis of a Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E.)

Business Startup Workshop

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

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 business owner.

Topics covered in B.A.S.E. include:

• How to Find, Reach and Connect with your customers.
• Legal Business Structures
• How to Market and Sell your Product or Service
• How to Write a Business Plan
• Access to Sources of Financing

Fund Your Business with Kiva

Friday, August 14, 2026 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Virtual, No cost to attend, registration required

Kiva, a pioneering crowdfunding platform started in 2005, enables individuals who do not have access to traditional funding, to start, sustain or grow a small business. This provides the individuals the chance to create economic opportunities for themselves. The platform provides a base for family, friends and community supporters to invest as little as $25.00 to support a small business. A small contribution can create a ripple effect that can shape the future for a family or an entire community. In lifting one, you can lift many, one small business at a time.

Join Kiva Capital Access Manager Ellen Harvey for an informational session to learn more about the steps to become a borrower with Kiva. Stay to see a showcase of borrowers currently fundraising with Kiva and learn how you can offer your support.

Funding Your Business - The Complete Loan Packaging Process

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 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.

Ohio SBDC Edicion Digital

Wednesday, August 19, 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.

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