Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) Announces Free November Events: Certification, Tax Planning, Legal Support, and More

The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is pleased to offer a comprehensive lineup of free events and workshops throughout November. With a focus on certification, tax planning, legal support, and networking opportunities, these sessions are tailored to support small business owners in Central Ohio.


Certification 101

The Certification 101 sessions will guide business owners through the essentials of business registration and certification, highlighting the benefits of certification and how it can open new doors for growth. These sessions will also cover Central Ohio’s MBE, FBE, and DBE certification programs.

  • Dates & Times:
    • November 6, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    • November 12, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • November 21, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Location: Online
  • Register: OHBDC.org

Year-End Tax Planning for Small Business Owners

This one-hour webinar, presented by Tenesha Hartgrove, CPA, of Ncrease Financial Services, LLC, is designed to help business owners organize their financial records, maximize deductions, and implement tax-saving strategies. This session is ideal for business owners preparing for the upcoming tax season.

  • Date & Time:
    • November 8, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Register: OHBDC.org

SBLA Legal Power Hour: DIY Your Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement

In this free workshop, Attorney Moses will guide participants through creating their own Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement—a critical document often required for certification applications. This session is perfect for new LLC owners or anyone needing to update their Operating Agreement.

  • Date & Time:
    • November 21, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom
  • Register: OHBDC.org

SBLA Virtual Business Law Clinics

For business owners seeking individualized legal support, the SBLA Virtual Business Law Clinics offer free 30-minute consultations with Attorney Moses. These sessions cover topics such as LLC formation, contract reviews, and business regulations.

  • Dates & Times:
    • November 9, 9:00 AM
    • November 16, 9:00 AM
    • November 23, 9:00 AM
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom
  • Register: OHBDC.eventbrite.com

Women in the Construction Industry Networking Tour

OBDC will host a special Women in the Construction Industry Networking Tour at Gilbane Construction. This event is designed to bring together women professionals in construction, offering networking opportunities and insights into doing business with Gilbane.

  • Date & Time:
    • November 19, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: Hosted by Gilbane Construction
  • Register: OHBDC.org

Business owners are encouraged to take advantage of these valuable opportunities to enhance their knowledge, connect with industry experts, and build a stronger foundation for their business. For more information and to register, please visit OHBDC.org.

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