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October 2023

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SCEDC Welcomes Two New Investors!

Quality Steel has manufactured and delivered aboveground and underground propane, ammonia and dispenser tanks and pressure vessels since 1957. The company has three manufacturing locations in the U.S. with one located in Fremont.

The Siekmann Company specializes in the implementation and management of retirement plans and employee benefits for small to mid-size businesses. If you would like more information about the company or their services, please contact Andrew Trusty at andrew@siekmannco.com.

Freeman Company Has Rebranded to BMG

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2023 THINK Manufacturing Career Showcase

The SCEDC will host our 9th Annual THINK Manufacturing Career Showcase on October 11th at Terra State Community College. Find out what our 9th graders are learning about by checking out our social media!

Finance Sector Roundtable

Our second roundtable event of the year was held for the finance sector at the SCEDC Office on September 21st. We had several finance sector leaders in attendance to learn about the different programs available to potential clients. The speakers included Jason Bartschy of the Toledo-Lucas Port Authority and Chase Eikenbary of Regional Growth Partnership. Thank you to our speakers and all who attended!

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Terra State Holding Career Fair

Terra State will be holding its annual Career Fair on November 6th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Student Activities Center on campus. There are spots available for employers to register!

Registration is due by October 20th. There is a $50 fee to participate and payment is due prior to the event. All participants will have their company listed on the flyer, a table with two chairs, and two snack bags. Interview space will be provided!

Any companies who are interested in signing up can do so by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Schultze at lschult01@terra.edu.

Small Business. Big Impact.

Warrior Rising - Empowering Vets in Business

Thursday, October 18, 2023

11:00 a.m.

SBA Basics

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

11:00 a.m.

New Lender Orientation

Thursday, October 11, 2023

11:00 a.m.

Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government

Wednesday, October 13, 2023

10:00 a.m.

Concept Statement and Framing and Scoping of the Venture

Thursday, October 13, 2023

12:00 p.m.

Small Biz Blitz

The SCEDC is committed to expanding our small business engagement to ensure small businesses have the tools needed for success to grow our entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Small Biz Blitz is an abbreviated version of our Business Retention and Expansion visits.

The "Small Biz Blitz" stops take approximately 15 minutes, and include some Q&A followed by a picture with the group. This information is then shared on the SCEDC's social media pages so our following can learn more about you and your small business.

There is not a cost to participate.

We would love to visit your business in 2023!

SBDC - Small Business Basics Seminar

The Small Business Development Center's Small Business Basics seminar is free for anyone who wants to start, buy, or expand a small business.

2023 Seminar Schedule

Helping Our Community's Small Businesses & Startups Learn and Grow

The Business Resource Center is a one-stop call center to guide area businesses and new business start-ups to a range of resources and continuous learning programs available to help members of our community to advance business knowledge and skills.

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