Ready to scale smarter? This hands-on workshop will help you align your business strategy with your long-term vision and build a repeatable sales system that doesn’t rely on hustle or referrals. Gain the clarity and tools you need to grow with confidence. Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College The Richard Desich Business and Entrepreneurship […]
Join us for a livestreamed event designed to empower Franklin County small businesses and entrepreneurs. During this engaging session, expert community partners will share resources, insights, and practical tools to help small businesses start, grow, and thrive. You'll also hear inspiring success stories from local business owners as they share their journeys, lessons learned, and best practices […]
The Royalty Run event is a 1 mile and 2 mile run for athletes ages 5 and up. Funds generated from the event will offset the cost of scholarships awarded to female high track and field athletes that participate in a Queen with Wings Event. Awards will be given to the top ten finishers in […]
Join this webinar to learn about the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) nomination categories, eligibility, submission documents, and tips for writing an award-winning nomination! During the webinar, you will learn: The nomination submission deadline is Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
Convos With Crawley is a community conversation series hosted by Commissioner Erica C. Crawley, currently serving as the president of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and County Administrator Kenneth Wilson. Each month, we meet in a different neighborhood to connect directly with you — our neighbors — and talk through the issues that matter most. What can […]
Join us for Ohio’s premier networking lunch celebrating the state’s top minority-owned businesses, female entrepreneurs, and supplier diversity champions. The OhioMBE Awards, presented by the Ohio Business Development Center, brings together business leaders, public officials, corporate buyers, and community advocates for an inspiring afternoon of recognition and connection. ✨ What to Expect This annual celebration is the perfect opportunity […]
2 Days Out OhioMBE Awards Luncheon Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Huntington Park, Columbus, Ohio Keynote Speaker Jeanna Hondel, PE President & CEO, Ascension Construction Solutions Jeanna brings an engineer’s precision and a builder’s heart to supplier diversity and project delivery. Her keynote will spotlight practical, actionable pathways for small, minority, and women-owned firms to win, […]
Bi-Annual Event To Take Place October 25 at Participating Locations Throughout The County WHAT: Join SWACO and local law enforcement partners for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, held annually in April and October. This event is conducted in partnership with communities throughout Franklin County at collection sites which provide families, residents and seniors a convenient […]
Sisters in Service: Paint & Praise - RSVP by October 10th Church Office: 614-258-9583
Bring your voice, your vision, and your values to help reimagine what’s possible for our district. Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education invite you to join us for interactive public town hall meetings with residents, parents, businesses, staff and students to discuss how to prioritize students in the classrooms while the District […]
Elford, Inc. is seeking qualified subcontractors and suppliers — including certified Small & Emerging Business Enterprises (SEBEs) — to participate in the Franklin County PFM and Purchasing & EECD Tenant Improvements project. This Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) project consists of two tenant fit-out projects for Franklin County offices. Bidders may submit for each project individually or provide a […]
Hensel Phelps and Elford Construction invite you to an In-Person Outreach Event for the Columbus Airport New Terminal Project – GMP 9 Public Safety Building Trade Partner Opportunities Meet with Hensel Phelps, Elford, and Columbus Regional Airport Authority to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities for the new terminal project. Network with large, medium, and small firms across a range of construction trades, including: Site Civil • […]
