Black Business Month : How to Support Fellow Black Startups By Nahla Davies According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent survey of business owners, there are 2.6 million black-owned businesses in this country, but gross receipts for all minority-owned…
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OhioDiversityNetwork.com Sept. 2 Weekly Update
The Sept. 2 OhioDiversityNetwork.com Weekly update is here: https://bit.ly/2DqRhVs Check out the great business and cultural events posted.
Building Banking Relationships audio available
If you missed the Building Banking Relationships discussion the Ohio Business Development Center hosted with Sabra Kershaw and Stephanie Watson, the audio is available at OHBDC.org Sign up for our weekly calendar to get updates on upcoming events.
Building Business Banking Relationships – August 17
Do you have a business relationship with your bank aside from your demand deposit account? Is your banker helping your business grow? What should you expect from your bank? Two industry experts Stephanie Watson, Ohio Bankers League, and Sabra Kershaw,…
Why you should get your business certified
There are several reasons why you should get your business certified: Some entities have purchasing goals. Only certified businesses can participate. Certification adds legitimacy to your business. You have gone through a process that has determined that your business is…
There’s still time to reserve your spot at Certification Saturday
Now is a great time to get your City of Columbus MBE or FBE certification. They are setting purchasing goals. Attend OBDC’s Certification Saturday and learn about the certification process, local certifying agencies, and what documents are needed to complete…
OBDC Payroll Protection Program virtual training is available for download
Got questions about the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program? The Ohio Business Development Center, Your Wright Resource, and OhioMBE recently hosted virtual training for small business owners to answers frequently asked questions. You can download the training here: https://ohbdc.org/digital-course-training-downloads/ Subscribe to…
Rules for using the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan is a working capital loan. This means that the funds can only be used for the day to day, normal expenses incurred in your business. There are some restrictions on its use that could…