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Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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.

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 2B
Walk step-by-step through the... more
Walk step-by-step through the process of creating a marketing plan in this series of four classes.
Register

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 11:00am - 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?

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit... more
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to ask your small business questions.

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Have an idea you’re excited about... more
Have an idea you’re excited about but unsure how to structure it?

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room 2B
So you've decided to start a... more
So you've decided to start a fundraising program for your nonprofit organization. What do you do first?

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 2B
Walk step-by-step through the... more
Walk step-by-step through the process of creating a marketing plan in this series of four classes.
Register

Wed, Apr 15, 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.

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Are you a small business owner with... more
Are you a small business owner with questions about how to protect your unique products, branding, or logo?

Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Access services offered through the... more
Access services offered through the Ohio Department of Development

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 2B
Walk step-by-step through the... more
Walk step-by-step through the process of creating a marketing plan in this series of four classes.
Register

Cancelled
Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
We offer free and confidential... more
We offer free and confidential advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners in key areas such as business planning, financing, marketing, and more.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
In this class for the nonprofit... more
In this class for the nonprofit community, consultant Carolyn Caldwell will cover what it takes for nonprofits to become ready to submit successful grant proposals.

Tue, Apr 28, 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.

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 2B
Walk step-by-step through the... more
Walk step-by-step through the process of creating a marketing plan in this series of four classes.
Register

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Tue, May 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Auditorium
Hear from the Human Services Chamber... more
Hear from the Human Services Chamber of Franklin County, Community Shares of Mid Ohio and the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center staff about what is happening in the Columbus nonprofit community.

Rescheduled
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
New date Tuesday, June 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Are you new to fundraising or... more
Are you new to fundraising or launching a nonprofit’s development efforts from the ground up?

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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!

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Join us to learn how start a... more
Join us to learn how start a business, and discover essential resources to support you on your small business journey!

Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 11:00am - 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?

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit... more
Drop in to the Business & Nonprofit Resource Center to ask your small business questions.

Thu, May 14, 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.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Learn to create Standard Operating... more
Learn to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the growth of your business.

Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Access services offered through the... more
Access services offered through the Ohio Department of Development

Wed, May 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
We offer free and confidential... more
We offer free and confidential advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners in key areas such as business planning, financing, marketing, and more.

Wed, May 20, 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.

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Join us for an introduction to... more
Join us for an introduction to writing grant proposals for your nonprofit organization, led by consultant Tiffany Nobles.

Tue, May 26, 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, May 27, 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.

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Find information to help your... more
Find information to help your business succeed!

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room 1A
Are you new to fundraising or... more
Are you new to fundraising or launching a nonprofit’s development efforts from the ground up?

Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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.

Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Have an idea for a small business... more
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?

Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
tbd

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

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Have an idea for a small business... more
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?

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Access services offered through the... more
Access services offered through the Ohio Department of Development

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
In this class for the nonprofit... more
In this class for the nonprofit community, consultant Carolyn Caldwell will cover what it takes for nonprofits to become ready to submit successful grant proposals

Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
Have an idea for a small business... more
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?

Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room 3A
tbd

Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop-in to get questions about... more
Drop-in to get questions about managing your nonprofit answered!

Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room 3B
Have an idea for a small business... more
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?