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SUMMARY:Makerspace Central's Superstars of STEAM™
DESCRIPTION:Superstars of STEAM is back for 2026! This year we have 10 amazing Superstars who are ready to share their journeys and knowledge with you and your junior engineer! \n\n\n\nCalling K-12 dreamers and builders: Do you like to tinker and build? Have you ever wondered about a weird science and engineering question that you just can’t figure out? If this sounds like you\, or you’re just curious\, join us for the Makerspace Central Superstars of STEAM™ series! Join Makerspace Central as we dive deep and get hands on with topics covering the science of vehicles\, manufacturing\, photography\, and more\, all while learning from the STEAM professionals who do this EVERY DAY! Parents/guardians\, pick a date and register – limited seating and project kits available (up to 30). \n\n\n\nEvent Timing: Saturdays from 10 am to 12:30 pm twice a month from June – September \n\n\n\n\nMay: May 23rd\n\n\n\nJune: June 6th & June 20th\n\n\n\nJuly: July 11th & 25th\n\n\n\nAugust: August 8th & 22nd\n\n\n\nSeptember: September 5th & 19th\n\n\n\nAnd one special to be announced date!\n\n\n\n\nEvent Address: Rotating locations throughout Columbus. Check our Instagram & LinkedIn for location announcements! Contact us at hello@makerspacecentral.org with any comments\, questions\, or concerns.
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SUMMARY:Just READ 614!
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LOCATION:Trinity Baptist Church\, 461 Saint Clair Avenue\, Columbus\, OH
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SUMMARY:OBDC Construction Growth Series: Build Your Business. Protect Your Profit.
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Business Development Center is launching a new online training series designed to help contractors and small business owners strengthen the business side of construction. \n\n\n\nThe OBDC Construction Growth Series features practical\, real-world sessions focused on contracts\, estimating\, project management\, pricing\, and business growth. \n\n\n\nIf you’re tired of losing money on projects\, underpricing your work\, dealing with job site chaos\, or trying to grow without systems — this series is for you. \n\n\n\nSessions Meet Every Wednesday at Noon\n\n\n\nStarting June 10 — Online Sessions \n\n\n\nUpcoming Sessions Include:\n\n\n\nReading Construction Contracts Like a ProLearn how to identify costly contract terms\, scope traps\, payment clauses\, and red flags before signing agreements. \n\n\n\nEstimating Mistakes That Kill ProfitDiscover the estimating mistakes that cost contractors money and how to build estimates that protect profit. \n\n\n\nProject Management for Small ContractorsLearn practical strategies for staying on schedule\, managing subcontractors\, and avoiding delays and penalties. \n\n\n\nFrom Side Hustle to Real BusinessPerfect for entrepreneurs ready to move from hustle mode to systems\, structure\, and growth. \n\n\n\nPricing for ProfitStop underpricing your work and learn how to build pricing strategies that support sustainability and growth. \n\n\n\n Pricing\n\n\n\n\n$39 per session for non-members\n\n\n\nOBDC Members attend FREE\n\n\n\nReplay access available\n\n\n\n\nBecome an OBDC member and access online classes\, resources\, and more. \n\n\n\nRegister and learn more at:OHBDC.org
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SUMMARY:Minority Development Financing Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:The Minority Development Financing Advisory Board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday\, June 23. The meeting will take place on the 31st floor\, North room in the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S. High St.\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215. The Minority Development Financing Advisory Board assists the Ohio Department of Development in creating employment opportunities and wealth in the minority business community.
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SUMMARY:CERTIFICATION 101
DESCRIPTION:TOPICS INCLUDE: \n\n\n\n– OWCC Women’s Business Certification \n\n\n\n– Women Business Enterprise (WBE) \n\n\n\n– Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) \n\n\n\n– EDGE Certification \n\n\n\n– Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) \n\n\n\n– Veteran Business Certifications \n\n\n\n– How certifications can help grow your business
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LOCATION:Ohio
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SUMMARY:SBA -- Ohio Rural Business Initiative in Madison\, Ohio (Lake County)
DESCRIPTION:Grow your rural small business! Join the SBA for the Ohio Rural Business Initiative to access capital and resources. \n\n\n\nIs your rural business ready for the next level? The Ohio Rural Business Initiative is a collaborative effort to bring resources and access to capital to rural-based small businesses in all sectors. Join us for this exclusive event to learn how the SBA and other agencies are working together to help you grow. \n\n\n\nWhy You Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nUnlock Resources: Understand exactly what tools the SBA and other agencies offer specifically for rural businesses.\n\n\n\nAccess Funding: Learn the step-by-step process of how your business can obtain the capital needed to expand.\n\n\n\nGrow Your Network: Meet with officials\, providers\, and fellow small rural business owners.
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