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Ask an Expert: Small Business in Columbus
2026-10-28 12:00:00 2026-10-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Ask an Expert: Small Business in Columbus Drop in to the Karl Road branch to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions! Karl Road - Conference Room 2

Wednesday, October 28
12:00pm - 12:00pm

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Karl Road

Conference Room 2

Drop in to the Karl Road branch to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

The Small Business Team from the City of Columbus will answer your questions about starting and running a small business. Depending on availability, the Team may be able to provide review of your business plan. The Small Business Team can also provide information about business support programs offered by the City of Columbus, funding opportunities, certification programs, and much more.

Drop-in every second Thursday, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center at Main Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business |

Karl Road
Phone: 614-645-2275
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Brandon
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Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Oct 26, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
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ESOL Class - Columbus Literacy Council
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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