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Fund Your Business with Kiva!
2025-08-14 12:00:00 2025-08-14 13:30:00 America/New_York Fund Your Business with Kiva! Join Ellen Harvey from the Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College, to learn more about this unique funding program. Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Thursday, August 14
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 12:00:00 2025-08-14 13:30:00 America/New_York Fund Your Business with Kiva! Join Ellen Harvey from the Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College, to learn more about this unique funding program. Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Main Library

Meeting Room 3A

Join Ellen Harvey from the Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College, to learn more about this unique funding program.

Are you a small business owner looking for funding options in Columbus?

KIVA provides funding opportunities for entrepreneurs who do not fit into the box of traditional conventional financing. KIVA loans are 0% interest, up to $15,000. The loans offer 6 – 36 month terms with no late fees or prepayment penalties for paying off your loan early. The SBDC is here to assist you in navigating the application process and to champion community support.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business and Grants |

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