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SUMMARY:SBA Cleveland -- Protecting Your Brand with Trademarks
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nThe power of a trademark in a time where everyone is starting a business is that you can stop infringers in their tracks. A trademark empowers you to stop the very copycats that could be diverting your potential customers\, clients\, and profits too. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n● What is a trademark? \n\n\n\n● When should you trademark? \n\n\n\n● Benefits of a Registered Trademark \n\n\n\n● Overview of the trademark process \n\n\n\n● A secret weapon when it comes to trademarking \n\n\n\n● 3 mistakes that stop you from protecting your brand\, and \n\n\n\n● Other brand protection strategies. \n\n\n\nBrand protection doesn’t start with trademark registration. It starts in the branding and launch stage and you could possibly be making the mistakes we will cover that will block you from being able to protect your brand\, enforce trademark rights\, and secure your wealth
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/sba-cleveland-protecting-your-brand-with-trademarks/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aisha Brown%2C SBDC of The Urban League of Greater Cleveland":MAILTO:abrown@ulcleveland.org
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SUMMARY:SBDC -- AI Foundation for Small Business Owners How to Think\, Prompt\, and Work with AI
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for business owners with little to no experience using AI tools and focuses on building a practical foundation for working effectively with AI in everyday business operations. Rather than treating AI as a magic solution\, attendees will learn how to think strategically about using AI as a business assistant for marketing\, operations\, communication\, planning\, and problem solving.      The session emphasizes the owner’s role in providing context\, direction\, and refinement to generate useful results\, while also teaching participants how to write stronger prompts\, evaluate outputs critically\, and apply AI tools in ways that save time and improve decision-making.                           
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/sbdc-ai-foundation-for-small-business-owners-how-to-think-prompt-and-work-with-ai/
LOCATION:Desich Entrepreneurship Center\, 151 Innovation Drive\, Elyria\, Ohio\, 44035
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Gantz":MAILTO:bgantz@lorainccc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T103000
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SUMMARY:Ohio Nuclear Development Authority (ONDA) 
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Nuclear Development Authority (ONDA) will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday\, June 26. The meeting will take place on the 31st floor of the Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S. High St.\, Columbus\, Ohio 43215 in the Board Room. Effective Oct. 3\, 2023\, the ONDA was created and constituted under the authority of Ohio Revised Code Section 4164.04.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/ohio-nuclear-development-authority-onda/
LOCATION:Vern Riffe Center\, 77 S. High Street\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mason Waldvogel%2C Ohio Department of Development":MAILTO:Mason.Waldvogel@development.ohio.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000
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SUMMARY:Ohio Commission on Eastern European Affairs
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Commission on Eastern European Affairs will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday\, June 25. The meeting will take place at the Youngstown Business Incubator\, Tech Block Building 5 (TBB5)\, 252 W Boardman St\, Youngstown\, Ohio 44503. The commission works to gather and disseminate information concerning Eastern European people and advise state leadership on policies and programs to address those needs.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/ohio-commission-on-eastern-european-affairs/
LOCATION:Youngstown Business Incubator\, Tech Block Building 5 (TBB5)\, 252 W Boardman Street\, Youngstown\, Ohio\, 44503
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mason Waldvogel%2C Ohio Department of Development":MAILTO:Mason.Waldvogel@development.ohio.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T073000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY POP-UP & COOK OUT!
DESCRIPTION:One Community. One Vision. Community Unity! \n\n\n\nHosted by: Foggy Bottoms Tattoo & Barbershop & CommWell Events LLC. \n\n\n\nCOME OUT FOR A DAY OF FUN\, FOOD & COMMUNITY! \n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities and In-Kind Donations Needed! \n\n\n\nFor Sponsorship and general info: cobullies23@cloud.com or text 614-316-5610 eventshytasha80@gmail.com
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/community-pop-up-cook-out/
LOCATION:Devonshire Plaza\, 6237 Sunderland Drive\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43229
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foggy Bottoms Tattoo &#038%3B Barbershop":MAILTO:cobullies23@cloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
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SUMMARY:Kingdom Image Arts | Battle of the Restaurants!
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location \n\n\n\nJun 27\, 2026\, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nHarmony Center \, 4411 Tamarack Blvd. Columbus OH 43229 \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThis special event will feature the Battle of Restaurants between Soul 2 Go\, B&K Smokehouse\, Fountain II. The ticket will include a 3 course meal option between all three restaurants. The attendees will decide the best soul food restaurant in Columbus\, Ohio.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/kingdom-image-arts-battle-of-the-restaurants/
LOCATION:Harmony Center\, 4411 Tamarack Blvd.\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43229
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kingdom Image Arts":MAILTO:info@kiarts.live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T173000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered starting a business? Just looking for information for “someday”? Are you confused about where to start? This session is for you! In this two-hour seminar\, we will discuss resources available to you in Northeast Ohio\, legal issues a new entrepreneur needs to be aware of\, the business planning process\, and some of the ways to fund a new venture. After attending this seminar\, no-charge ongoing counseling is available by appointment to help you develop your idea either in person or virtually. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nRegistration closes at 5:00 PM two days prior to event.  The Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent out one day prior to the event along with several handouts.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/small-business-orientation-4/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deanna Spencer":MAILTO:dmspence@kent.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000
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UID:1591-1782840600-1782849600@ohiodiversitynetworks.com
SUMMARY:SBA -- Small Business Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered starting a business? Just looking for information for “someday”? Are you confused about where to start? This session is for you! In this two-hour seminar\, we will discuss resources available to you in Northeast Ohio\, legal issues a new entrepreneur needs to be aware of\, the business planning process\, and some of the ways to fund a new venture. After attending this seminar\, no-charge ongoing counseling is available by appointment to help you develop your idea either in person or virtually. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nRegistration closes at 5:00 PM two days prior to event.  The Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent out one day prior to the event along with several handouts.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/sba-small-business-orientation/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deanna Spencer":MAILTO:dmspence@kent.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000
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SUMMARY:Pricing for Profit
DESCRIPTION:💰 Stop Underselling Your Work\n\n\n\nPRICING FOR PROFIT\n\n\n\nIf your pricing is off\, everything else suffers. \n\n\n\nToo many business owners price based on fear\, competition\, or guesswork instead of understanding their real costs and profit goals. \n\n\n\nThis session will help you stop underpricing your work and start charging in a way that supports growth and sustainability. \n\n\n\nWHAT WE’LL COVER:\n\n\n\n\nThe difference between cost\, price\, and profit\n\n\n\nHow to calculate your real costs\n\n\n\nMargin strategies that actually work\n\n\n\nPricing confidently without undercutting yourself
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/pricing-for-profit/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio Business Development Center":MAILTO:planroom@ohbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T153000
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SUMMARY:Akron SBDC -- How to Write a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:How to Write a Business Plan covers the importance and mechanics of writing the business plan\, small business loans\, and lines of credit.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/akron-sbdc-how-to-write-a-business-plan/
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 S. Main St\, Akron\, Ohio\, 44311\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Heaps":MAILTO:sheaps@akronsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000
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SUMMARY:SBA -- Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, our government spends billions of dollars on the procurement of goods and services from private firms. Learn how your business can meet the requirements to receive government contracts\, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/sba-introduction-to-selling-to-the-federal-government/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Zavesky":MAILTO:dzavesky@ohio.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T182620
CREATED:20260620T052755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T052758Z
UID:1593-1785943800-1785951000@ohiodiversitynetworks.com
SUMMARY:SBA -- Business Basics Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Business Basics is targeted to those interested in starting or who have recently started business operation. The fundamentals of getting started whether it be commercial lease or a home-based location. Some topics covered are your business description\, legal forms of ownership\, financial projections\, and the importance of industry and market research.
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/sba-business-basics-part-1/
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 S. Main St\, Akron\, Ohio\, 44311\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Heaps":MAILTO:sheaps@akronsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T182620
CREATED:20260511T191857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T191859Z
UID:1496-1788008400-1788015600@ohiodiversitynetworks.com
SUMMARY:GreaterColumbus Basketball Legends Association
DESCRIPTION:HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY  INDUCTEES 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCONTACT INFORMATION FOR TICKETS: \n\n\n\n614.208.5797 \n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE — AUGUST 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThe Berwick: 3250 Refugee Road Columbus\, OH 43232
URL:https://ohiodiversitynetworks.com/event/greatercolumbus-basketball-legends-association/
LOCATION:The Berwick\, 3250 Refugee Road\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43232
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