Come Join Us!
We are proud to announce our first in-person event, with the Small Business Seeds for Growth event which will be held on June 15, 2022, at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Conference Center – Main Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Business Development & Entrepreneurship Division at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio is excited to partner with Huntington National Bank, to produce this event. This event aims to connect under-resourced small businesses to capital and other resources while creating and building trust and transparency with the help available in the city of Cincinnati.
Event highlights:
- Huntington Marketplace Shopping
- Lunch Buffet
- Panel sessions with Small Business Owners: Best Practices Post COVID Business Growth
- Panel sessions with Resource Partners: The Value of Resources Partners to Grow your Business
- Fireside Chat with Huntington National Bank
- Resource Partner Pathway
- Swag bag
- Network Opportunity
Event Highlights
Huntington Marketplace Shopping
During this event, small businesses can showcase their brand, identify future suppliers and purchasers, and expand their network. Besides learning about the company, attendees will have the opportunity to obtain the product for free!
Resource Partner Pathway
The Resource Partner Pathway provides the opportunity for networking and relationship-building between resources partners and businesses. You will learn what these resources offer to scale and excel in your small business.
Small Business Owner Panel
During this panel, we will cover the topic “Best Practices Post COVID Business Growth,” which is an excellent opportunity to encourage sharing ideas, business best practices, and discussion around how other businesses were able to excel Post COVID.
Community Partner Panel
This interactive discussion with the topic “The Value of Resources Partners to Grow your Business” is an excellent opportunity for how small business resources can help your business grow.
Fireside Chat with Huntington National Bank
During this fireside chat with Huntington Bank Representatives will discuss the resources they provide and how small businesses can work with them.
Speakers
April Ferguson
Owner
Apro Accounting, LLC
Terry A. Bolden
Deputy District Director
Columbus District Office
U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Larry Brown
Procurement Counselor
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Gino DiGiovanni
Certified Business Advisor
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Bo Griffin
Owner
Griffin Fire & Pipe
Ryan Hazard
Branch Manager| Assistant Vice President
Huntington Bank
Willie Hill
Executive Director
Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative
(GCMI)
Sean G.L. Johnson
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Senior Project Manager
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Kevin Jones
President
Huntington Bank
Southern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Region
Christie Kuhns, Esq.
Interim President & CEO
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Cathy Lindemann
President
Evolution creative solutions
Peter E. McConney
President
Premier Mail & Fulfillment, LLC
Sheila A Mixon
Senior Vice President
Business Development & Entrepreneurship
Executive Director
Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley
Nicole Pickard
Lead Economic Development Specialist
U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Utsey Shelton
Small Business Advisor
Economic Empowerment Center (EEC)
Wanda Walker-Smith
Director
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Eric Williams
Certified Business Advisor
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Samuel Wright, III
Vice President
Lift Local Business Program Manager
Business Banking at Huntington Bank
Sponsored By
Hosted By
Small Business Marketplace
Our Partner Participants
FAQs
Please see below the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the event.
Yes. It will be located at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Conference Center – Main Building, Third Floor 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati OH 45223-2690.
Yes! Please see below for Parking Instructions: – ENTERING GARAGE
- The Cincinnati State Clifton Campus Map (see attachment) provides visual directions to the Central Parkway Garage entrance.
- Continue travelling to the 5 th Level (if there are no spaces on the 5 th Level, park a couple of levels above or below the 5th Level).
- PARKED ON 5tgh LEVEL: There will be a sign marked with the 10,000 Small Businesses logo @ the exit of the garage in the LEFT HAND CORNER as you face the campus buildings directing you to Advanced Learning and Technology (ATLC) building
- NOT PARKED ON 5tgh LEVEL: Locate the ELEVATOR or STEPS in the LEFT HAND CORNER as you face the campus buildings; go to 5th Level and exit the garage following the sign marked with the 10,000 Small Businesses logo to the Advanced Learning and Technology Building (ATLC) building
- There will be a 10,000 Small Businesses logo sign directing you the elevator, and signage throughout providing directions to your assigned
This is a free event.
Despite vaccination status, masks must be worn at all indoor university events (except for eating or drinking while maintaining distance).
Yes, there is an Agenda that you can see on our Event website.
We will contact you directly regarding your participation in the program.
It is free. You will be provided with a coupon ticket to purchase in the Huntington Marketplace Shopping at the registration.
Yes! We encourage you to take your time to visit each table and see how the resources that are available in the city can help your business.
Please contact us at [email protected], and for better assistance, write the purpose of your question, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Here is how to get in touch:
- Email us at [email protected] for help with registration or sponsorship questions.
- Leave us a message at 513-559-2218.
- Want to learn more about the Business Development & Entrepreneurship Division? Join our mailing list to hear about our upcoming events, programs, and business opportunities by visiting our website at cincinnatieec.com
General Contact Information
Business Development & Entrepreneurship Division
3458 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45229