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The Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce, Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation, and Sandusky County Visitors Bureau are partnering to celebrate their newly renovated spaces with 3 ribbon cuttings and 3 open houses, in 1 day! The SCEDC would love for you to join us at our office as we host an official ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County. If you would like to be here for the ribbon cutting, we encourage you to arrive no later than 12:45p.m. Please feel free to stop in any time between 1:00-3:00p.m. that afternoon to catch up with the SCEDC staff and see our renovated space!

Stop 1:

Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation - 1 pm ribbon cutting (open house from 1-3 pm).

2511 Countryside Dr, Ste C, Fremont

*Assorted Wraps/Sandwiches and Desserts will be provided.

Stop 2:

Sandusky County Visitors Bureau - 2 pm ribbon cutting (open house from 1-3 pm).

712 North St, Ste 102, Fremont

* Charcuterie and light refreshments will be provided.

Stop 3:

Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce - 3 pm ribbon cutting (open house from 3-4:30 pm).

1245 Napoleon St. Fremont

* Food from Jimmy G's food truck is available for purchase.

* No registration required

If you have time, we highly encourage you to stop into the SCCVB and Chamber offices as well throughout the day.

We look forward to seeing you!

The 2022 edition of "Ohio Manufacturing Counts" is now available. It shows Ohio manufacturing is responsible for:

• Nearly 18% of Ohio’s private-sector GDP;
• More than 650,000 Ohio jobs;
• An annual payroll of $42 billion; and
• More than $45 billion in exports to 209 countries and territories.

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra State Community College is offering free, three-hour seminars, “Small Business Basics,” that will answer questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business.

This seminar will take the confusion out of your efforts and help you avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps. Learn the basics of name registration, licensing, taxes, zoning, business entities, employees, insurance, financing and business planning. The April schedule is:

Location:

Terra State Community College

2830 Napoleon Road, Fremont, Ohio 43420

Doepker Leadership & Entrepreneurial Center, Building B, Room 103

Dates & Times:

Wednesday, April 6, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 20, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

These events are free and open to the public.

To register or for more information, contact Miranda Hoffman, Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at 419-559-2210 or mhoffma05@terra.edu.

Webinars

Discover How to find bid opportunities with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

What contracting programs exist with the federal government

What is a Drug Free Workplace plan and how it can help your business

How the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help get you the right surety bond for your next project

Preparing for Construction Season

DATE: 4/5/2022

TIME: 9a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Join the Northern Ohio SBA District Office and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center monthly to learn more about contracting with various federal agencies. The Presentations will include topics such as what does each agency do, what goods and services does it procure, and how to do business with the

U.S. Department of the Treasury

DATE: 8/28/2022

TIME: 9a.m. - 10:30p.m.

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