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Small Businesses, Strong Foundations

A Four-Part Series for Small Businesses

2026-06-04 18:00:00 2026-06-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Small Businesses, Strong Foundations Have an idea for a small business but not sure where to start? Have a side hustle that you want to take to the next level? Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Thursday, June 04
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-04 18:00:00 2026-06-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Small Businesses, Strong Foundations Have an idea for a small business but not sure where to start? Have a side hustle that you want to take to the next level? Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Main Library

Meeting Room 3A

Have an idea for a small business but not sure where to start? Have a side hustle that you want to take to the next level?

Get your small business off to a great start, with our foundational program!  Participants who attend all four sessions will:

  • Gain a basic understanding of the components of a business plan,
  • Learn where to find the information you need to effectively plan and start your business,
  • Be sure that you've completed all necessary legal steps for business owners in the state of Ohio,
  • Consult with qualified advisors regarding your legal and business questions, and
  • Connect with other small businesses.

Classes will meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on June 4, 11, 18 and 25th and will be led by Ms. Courtnee Hawkins, Director of Business Programs at Freedom Equity, Inc.  

Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions, but can drop in to any of the individual sessions.  Questions? Please reach out to our librarians at business@columbuslibrary.org.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Partner Led | Business |

Main Library

Phone: 614-645-2275

Hours
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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed

About the branch

Main Library Parking Garage

Carnegie’s Café, First Floor
The Library Store, First Floor
Carnegie Gallery, Second Floor

 

Upcoming events

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Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, May 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Mon, May 18, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2B

Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 19, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2B

Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, May 20, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Thu, May 21, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3A

Fri, May 22, 9:30am - 10:30am

Fri, May 22, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 26, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, May 27, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3B

Thu, May 28, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3A

Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 10:30am

Fri, May 29, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 01, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1A

Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jun 02, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jun 03, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Wed, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Thu, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3A

Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:30am

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Fri, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Jun 05, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Sat, Jun 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 3B

Sun, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 08, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jun 09, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jun 10, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3B

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Thu, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jun 11, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Thu, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3A

Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:30am

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Fri, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Jun 12, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Sun, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 3

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 15, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3A

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jun 16, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jun 17, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Wed, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm