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💳 Everybody wants access to capital… but are you giving lenders a reason to say YES? Your business credit matters. Your personal credit matters. And understanding how they work together could be the difference between getting approved or getting denied. Join us for a FREE Banker’s Hour with Shaundretta Boykins, who knows the access-to-capital game and is sharing practical strategies to help entrepreneurs build stronger credit and become financing-ready. During this session, you’ll learn: ✔️ How personal and business credit work together ✔️ What lenders are really looking for ✔️ Ways to improve your credit score ✔️ How to build stronger business credit ✔️ Steps to position your business for future financing This isn’t theory—it’s the information every business owner should know before applying for funding. 📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 🕦 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️ FREE Register today: https://ift.tt/CyaFzAO Presented by the Ohio Business Development Center’s Banker’s Hour, connecting small business owners with industry experts who help you build stronger businesses. #OHBDC #BankersHour #AccessToCapital #BusinessCredit #PersonalCredit #SmallBusiness #BusinessFunding #Entrepreneur #OhioBusiness #CashContractsConnections

💳 Everybody wants access to capital… but not enough people are working on the one thing that can open the door—credit. Whether you’re planning to apply for a business loan, line of credit, or financing to grow your company, your personal and business credit matter more than you think. Join us for this FREE Banker’s Hour featuring Shaundretta Boykins, who will share practical strategies to help you strengthen your credit profile and better position your business for funding. We’ll discuss: ✔️ How personal and business credit work together ✔️ What lenders really look for ✔️ Ways to improve your credit score ✔️ Building strong business credit ✔️ Preparing your business before you apply for financing Shaundretta knows the access-to-capital game. If you’re serious about growing your business, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 🕦 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️ FREE Register today: https://ift.tt/WqR79Lx Presented by the Ohio Business Development Center’s Banker’s Hour, connecting entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to build stronger businesses. #OHBDC #BankersHour #BusinessCredit #PersonalCredit #AccessToCapital #BusinessFunding #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #OhioBusiness #CreditMatters

Are you charging enough to grow your business? Too many entrepreneurs are busy but not profitable. If you’re pricing your products or services based on what everyone else charges, you could be leaving money on the table. Join OBDC for Pricing for Profit and learn how to calculate your true costs, understand markup versus profit margin, avoid common pricing mistakes, and build a pricing strategy that supports long-term growth. Pricing for Profit Wednesday, July 8, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT Online OBDC Members Attend Free Register today at OHBDC.org #OHBDC #OhioMBE #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #PricingStrategy #Profit #OhioBusiness

Ready to grow your business this July? 📅 July 8 | Pricing for Profit Learn how to price your products and services for real profitability—not just revenue. Stop underpricing and start building a stronger bottom line. 📅 July 9 | FREE Banker’s Hour: SBA Loans That Can Help Grow Your Business Join SBA expert Jerome Jones to learn about loan programs, what lenders look for, and how to prepare your business for financing. Invest in your business without leaving your office. Register today at OHBDC.org #OHBDC #OhioMBE #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #ConstructionBusiness #PricingStrategy #SBALoans #AccessToCapital #OhioBusiness

Join us at 11:30 AM for Certification 101 and learn how business certifications can help position your company for growth. We’ll discuss the new OWCC Women’s Business Certification along with other certification opportunities available to small businesses. Whether you’re a startup, side hustle, home-based business, or established company, this free online session will help you understand your options and next steps. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 11:30 AM | Online Register today: https://ift.tt/CiPZkLF #WomenInOhio #WomenOwnedBusiness #OhioBusiness #SmallBusiness #BusinessCertification #OWCC