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Contractors: There are still a few appointments available for TODAY'S Ask the Construction Expert session!Get 15 minutes...
12/08/2026

Contractors: There are still a few appointments available for TODAY'S Ask the Construction Expert session!

Get 15 minutes one-on-one with an experienced construction professional to ask about a project or business challenge you're dealing with right now.

Estimates and bids. Contracts. Blueprints. Project management. Change orders. Bonding. Certifications. Cash flow. Bring YOUR question and get practical guidance.

TODAY — August 12
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Online via Zoom
FREE

Appointments are limited. Reserve your time slot now at OHBDC.org.

Ready to invest an hour in your business?This August, OBDC and the Ohio Women's Chamber of Commerce are bringing you thr...
01/08/2026

Ready to invest an hour in your business?

This August, OBDC and the Ohio Women's Chamber of Commerce are bringing you three FREE online classes to help you grow your business.

📅 August 11 – Business Etiquette Tips
Learn how professionalism, networking, and first impressions can help you win more business.

📅 August 18 – Certification 101
Thinking about business certifications? Learn which certifications are right for your business, how to apply, and get an introduction to the new Ohio Women's Chamber of Commerce Women-Owned Business Certification.

📅 August 25 – Building a Strong Online Presence
Discover practical ways to strengthen your website, social media, and online brand so customers can find—and choose—your business.

✅ FREE for OBDC & OWCC members
💻 Live online via Zoom

Register today at OHBDC.org

Business success isn't just what you know—it's how you present yourself.Your professionalism can open doors, build stron...
24/07/2026

Business success isn't just what you know—it's how you present yourself.

Your professionalism can open doors, build stronger relationships, and leave a lasting impression.

Join Nicki Stanley, owner of The Keys Etiquette Consulting and an OWCC Certified Business, for an engaging online session on Business Etiquette: Professional Skills That Open Doors.

📅 Tuesday, August 11
🕦 11:30 a.m.
💻 Online

Learn practical strategies for:
✔ Making a great first impression
✔ Professional communication
✔ Networking with confidence
✔ Business meeting and dining etiquette
✔ Representing your business with professionalism

Whether you're meeting clients, pursuing contracts, or growing your network, this session will help you put your best foot forward.

Register today at OHBDC.org

💳 Everybody wants access to capital... but are you giving lenders a reason to say YES?Your business credit matters.Your ...
12/07/2026

💳 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://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ppeokAZDSdaSoor4ktqfMQ

Presented by the Ohio Business Development Center's Banker's Hour, connecting small business owners with industry experts who help you build stronger businesses.

💳 Everybody wants access to capital... but not enough people are working on the one thing that can open the door—credit....
10/07/2026

💳 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://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ppeokAZDSdaSoor4ktqfMQ

Presented by the Ohio Business Development Center's Banker's Hour, connecting entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to build stronger businesses.

Are you charging enough to grow your business?Too many entrepreneurs are busy but not profitable. If you're pricing your...
06/07/2026

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

Ready to grow your business this July?📅 July 8 | Pricing for ProfitLearn how to price your products and services for rea...
05/07/2026

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

Join us at 11:30 AM for Certification 101 and learn how business certifications can help position your company for growt...
23/06/2026

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://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RhzUfxWmRmKKwU01C7YZug

Project Management for Small ContractorsAvoid Delays, Chaos & Costly MistakesA great estimate may win the job, but good ...
22/06/2026

Project Management for Small Contractors
Avoid Delays, Chaos & Costly Mistakes
A great estimate may win the job, but good project management is what protects your profit.

Join the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) for Project Management for Small Contractors, a practical online session designed to help contractors stay organized, manage projects effectively, and avoid the costly mistakes that can derail a job.

Too many projects run into trouble because of missed deadlines, communication breakdowns, scheduling issues, and subcontractor challenges. This class will provide simple strategies you can use immediately to keep projects moving and your business growing.

What You'll Learn:
Staying on schedule and meeting deadlines
Managing subcontractors and expectations
Common project mistakes that hurt contractors
Ways to avoid delays, disputes, and penalties
Keeping projects organized from start to finish
Class Details
Project Management for Small Contractors
📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
💻 Online

Free for OBDC Members

Whether you're managing residential renovations, commercial projects, or public contracts, this session will help you improve project performance and protect your bottom line.

Register today at OHBDC.org.

Not sure which business certifications are right for your company?Join us for Certification 101 and learn about the new ...
16/06/2026

Not sure which business certifications are right for your company?

Join us for Certification 101 and learn about the new OWCC Women's Business Certification, WBE, MBE, EDGE, DBE, veteran-owned certifications, and more.

Whether you're a startup, side hustle, home-based business, or established company, this free online session will help you understand your options and how certification can support business growth.

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM
💻 Online

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RhzUfxWmRmKKwU01C7YZug

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