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Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Interested in seeking government... more
Interested in seeking government contracts for your small business? Get personalized support from a Procurement Specialist with the Ohio APEX Accelerator. Every 3rd Thursday, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit... more
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Are you new to fundraising or... more
Are you new to fundraising or launching a nonprofit’s development efforts from the ground up?
Registration is now closed

Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Access services offered through the... more
Access services offered through the Ohio Department of Development

Tue, Nov 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit... more
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to meet with staff from Buckeye Innovation and get your digital tech questions answered.

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Stories help nonprofit... more
Stories help nonprofit organizations build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate why their work matters.

Wed, Nov 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Bring your questions about nonprofit... more
Bring your questions about nonprofit financial management, reporting, audits, and more. The CPAs from Wells CPA will explain the nuts and bolts of nonprofit finance!

Wed, Nov 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to meet with a Certified... more
Drop-in to meet with a Certified SBDC Business Advisor. We offer free and confidential advice for small business owners in key areas such as business planning, financing, marketing, and more.

Wed, Nov 18, 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Meet with an attorney from the Legal... more
Meet with an attorney from the Legal Aid Society of Columbus to get your legal questions answered. Drop-in hours are 9:00-10:30 AM on Wednesdays, in the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center at Main.

Wed, Nov 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 1B
Interested in learning more about... more
Interested in learning more about how to use AI to take your small business or nonprofit to the next level? Join us in the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center at Main Library, for this Meet Up!

Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Barnett - Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
Join E.D.G.E. for a collaborative... more
Join E.D.G.E. for a collaborative session bringing together local business and nonprofit leaders. This session will feature the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and explore business associations.

Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hilltop
Drop in to ask the City of Columbus... more
Drop in to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Wed, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Barnett
Lutheran Social Serivces address... more
Lutheran Social Serivces address homelessness, affordable housing, domestic violence, community health and hunger in Central Ohio.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
In this essential class for... more
In this essential class for nonprofit professionals, Jen Patterson of Mango Consulting will share strategies for ensuring that program outcomes are measurable and embedded into the program design.

Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Barnett
Join us as we celebrate and honor... more
Join us as we celebrate and honor veterans! Connect with local organizations at our Veterans Resource Fair and enjoy a family-friendly Community Create experience.

Mon, Nov 23, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson... more
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson of Mango Consulting to get answers to questions about the management and operations of your nonprofit organization.

Mon, Nov 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Nonprofit professionals will learn... more
Nonprofit professionals will learn how to use data to measure outcomes.

Tue, Nov 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Smashing Your Sales Goals coaches... more
Smashing Your Sales Goals coaches are here to help you grow your business.

Wed, Nov 25, 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Meet with an attorney from the Legal... more
Meet with an attorney from the Legal Aid Society of Columbus to get your legal questions answered. Drop-in hours are 9:00-10:30 AM on Wednesdays, in the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center at Main.

Wed, Nov 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Karl Road - Conference Room 2
Drop in to the Karl Road branch to... more
Drop in to the Karl Road branch to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Mon, Nov 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Wed, Dec 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Bring your questions about nonprofit... more
Bring your questions about nonprofit financial management, reporting, audits, and more. The CPAs from Wells CPA will explain the nuts and bolts of nonprofit finance!

Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Nonprofits are invited to stop by... more
Nonprofits are invited to stop by the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to meet with the marketing experts from TrailBlaze Creative.

Wed, Dec 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Barnett
Lutheran Social Serivces address... more
Lutheran Social Serivces address homelessness, affordable housing, domestic violence, community health and hunger in Central Ohio.

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Are you a small business owner with... more
Are you a small business owner with a truly unique product, name or logo?

Wed, Dec 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Interested in learning more about... more
Interested in learning more about how to use AI to take your small business or nonprofit to the next level? Join us in the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center at Main Library, for this Meet Up!

Wed, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Barnett - Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
Join us for the Eastland Edge... more
Join us for the Eastland Edge Exchange with Ohio SBDC! Explore resources to start, sustain and grow your small business, including advising, workshops and funding opportunities.

Thu, Dec 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit... more
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Mon, Dec 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson... more
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson of Mango Consulting to get answers to questions about the management and operations of your nonprofit organization.

Wed, Dec 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Bring your questions about nonprofit... more
Bring your questions about nonprofit financial management, reporting, audits, and more. The CPAs from Wells CPA will explain the nuts and bolts of nonprofit finance!

Wed, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hilltop
Drop in to ask the City of Columbus... more
Drop in to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Wed, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Barnett
Lutheran Social Serivces address... more
Lutheran Social Serivces address homelessness, affordable housing, domestic violence, community health and hunger in Central Ohio.

Thu, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Interested in seeking government... more
Interested in seeking government contracts for your small business? Get personalized support from a Procurement Specialist with the Ohio APEX Accelerator. Every 3rd Thursday, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wed, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Karl Road - Conference Room 2
Drop in to the Karl Road branch to... more
Drop in to the Karl Road branch to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Mon, Dec 28, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson... more
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson of Mango Consulting to get answers to questions about the management and operations of your nonprofit organization.

Tue, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Join us for the seventh session of... more
Join us for the seventh session of the Money Matters for Nonprofits series.

Mon, Jan 11, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson... more
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson of Mango Consulting to get answers to questions about the management and operations of your nonprofit organization.

Tue, Jan 12, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit... more
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to meet with staff from Buckeye Innovation and get your digital tech questions answered.

Thu, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Find information you need to start a... more
Find information you need to start a business in Ohio!

Tue, Jan 19, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit... more
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to meet with staff from Buckeye Innovation and get your digital tech questions answered.

Tue, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Nonprofit professionals will learn... more
Nonprofit professionals will learn how strong organizations tell compelling stories supported by meaningful data.

Wed, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hilltop
Drop in to ask the City of Columbus... more
Drop in to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Thu, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Learn to use Live Plan to create... more
Learn to use Live Plan to create business plans, nonprofit plans and more.

Mon, Jan 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson... more
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson of Mango Consulting to get answers to questions about the management and operations of your nonprofit organization.

Tue, Jan 26, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit... more
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to meet with staff from Buckeye Innovation and get your digital tech questions answered.

Wed, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Karl Road - Conference Room 2
Drop in to the Karl Road branch to... more
Drop in to the Karl Road branch to ask the City of Columbus Small Business team your questions!

Thu, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Whether you're launching a new... more
Whether you're launching a new nonprofit, growing an established organization, or searching for funding opportunities, the library offers powerful resources to help you succeed.

Tue, Feb 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit... more
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to meet with staff from Buckeye Innovation and get your digital tech questions answered.

Tue, Feb 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Join us for the final session of the... more
Join us for the final session of the Money Matters for Nonprofits series.

Mon, Feb 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson... more
Stop by to meet with Jen Patterson of Mango Consulting to get answers to questions about the management and operations of your nonprofit organization.

Tue, Feb 09, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit... more
Stop by the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to meet with staff from Buckeye Innovation and get your digital tech questions answered.

Tue, Feb 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Auditorium
Hear from special guests, the Human... more
Hear from special guests, the Human Services Chamber of Franklin County, Community Shares of Mid Ohio and our Nonprofit Librarian about what is happening in the Columbus nonprofit community.

Wed, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marion-Franklin - Meeting Room 2
Find information you need to start a... more
Find information you need to start a business in Ohio!