The Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) is pleased to announce its March 2025 class offerings, designed to support entrepreneurs, small business owners, and construction professionals in enhancing their skills and achieving business success.
Upcoming Classes:
🔹 Business Success Summit: Resources for Women in Business
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 11:30 AM (EST)
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Description: This virtual summit aims to connect women entrepreneurs with essential business resources, funding opportunities, and professional development programs. Featured speakers include:
- Keena Smith, CEO of the Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity
- Catrena Cannon, Columbus Chamber of Commerce
- OBDC’s Women in the Construction Industry Lunch Program
- Additional experts providing key insights for women in business
- Registration: Open to all; secure your spot by registering at OHBDC.org.
🔹 Basic Blueprint Reading for Construction
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Description: Presented by the OBDC Construction Academy, this hands-on session is designed for contractors, tradespeople, and aspiring construction professionals. Participants will learn how to read and interpret construction blueprints, understand key symbols and components, and apply blueprint reading skills to estimating and project planning.
- Cost: Free for OBDC Members | $10 for Non-Members
- Registration: Spaces are limited; register today at OHBDC.org.
🔹 Building Business Credit & Funding Resources
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 11:30 AM (EST)
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Description: Michael Towns of Adelphi Bank will share essential strategies on establishing and strengthening business credit, exploring funding resources for small businesses, and best practices for securing loans and financing.
- Registration: Open to all; reserve your spot at OHBDC.org.
📌 Register for these classes at OHBDC.org!
These educational opportunities are designed to empower participants with the knowledge and resources needed to excel in their respective fields. OBDC encourages all interested individuals to register promptly, as spaces are limited.
About OBDC:
The Ohio Business Development Center is committed to supporting the growth and success of businesses across Ohio through comprehensive training programs, resources, and networking opportunities.
Note: All classes are conducted online via Zoom. Participants will receive access details upon registration.
