Diversity Bridge: Empowering Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business
Businesses that are women- or minority-owned have the opportunity to tap into a number of public and private sector programs. Corporations, the federal government, state agencies all want to do...
View ArticleChamber Celebrates Region’s Small Businesses
The Columbus Region is fortunate to be home to scores of small businesses. These businesses, as we all know, are the wheel upon which the economy turns. Why? Small businesses do the majority of the...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship: It’s in Your Hands
I talk and work with entrepreneurs on a daily basis in my role at the Columbus Chamber. Whether talking to someone on the phone or meeting face-to-face, the questions tend to be the same. How do I get...
View ArticleWhat Do I Need to Know About Certification? Nine Questions to Determine Your...
Certification is a topic that interests – and confuses – many entrepreneurs. I recently spoke with the owner of a two-month-old business who wanted to use the distinction of being a minority- and...
View ArticleIdea to Implementation: Launching Your Small Business Idea
I meet with entrepreneurs and aspiring small business owners on a regular basis and one of the questions I receive from time to time is, “I have this great idea. How do I get started?” My quick answer...
View ArticlePearl Interactive Network & Hot Chicken Takeover Named Social Entrepreneurs...
The Metropreneur gathered with the small business community last Thursday night at Studio 35 to celebrate social enterprises in Columbus at aspire2015. Throughout the evening, attendees heard from...
View ArticleShow Me the Money! How to Access the Capital you Need to Grow Your Business
Last week Columbus Startup Week provided attendees an excellent opportunity to “fill up” on a number of opportunities designed to assist businesses. From workshops on marketing and how to use analytics...
View ArticleWork-Life Balance: Is There Such an Animal Roaming in Your Business
It was around 7 p.m. on a Thursday evening. I was mired in phone calls that needed to be returned, emails that still needed to be written, a meeting agenda that needed developed, and I felt like I was...
View ArticleThe Power of Engagement for Diverse Businesses
As director of small and diverse businesses at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, I have the privilege of working with women- and minority-owned companies. They range from large corporations to...
View ArticleColumbus Chamber’s Leadership for Small Business Series: The Columbus Trust...
Launched in 2016, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership for Small Business Series highlights relevant, actionable information and networking for startups, small business owners and...
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