2025 Capital Crash Course

You NEED capital to grow your business! We KNOW how to help you get it!

Every year we work hard to bring you an information-packed conference that includes great speakers, resources, peer experiences, networking opportunities, and the jewel of our event, our "How to Get the Bank to Say "YES!" bank panel.

Register today to reserve your seat for this IN-PERSON event.

This year's program will include:

Small Business Breakthroughs: Join Center Director Michael Bowers (SBDC) and special guest Otto Beatty III (The Otto Beatty Companies) for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night, from funding and networking, to the rewards and challenges of being a small business owner.

Specialty Loan Programs: Certified Business Advisor Ellen Harvey (SBDC) and business partners Erin Ford and Leigh-Ann Houchin (2 Girls with Curls) will discuss the Kiva lending platform, sponsored by SBDC partner Kemba Financial Credit Union.

SBDC Toolbox Talk: Hear from our team of of Certified Business Advisors (R) about the tools available to help clients build a strong business in preparation for accessing capital.

How to Get the Bank to Say "Yes!": Bank panel of prominent local lenders known for getting deals done for Central Ohio small business owners. Guests will include Jerome Jones (US Small Business Administration), Mark Klettlinger (Ohio Statewide Development Corporation), and Kenneth Johnson (ECDI).

This event only happens once a year! Don't miss it!

Registration for this event is required. Doors open at 9:00 AM. Free buffet lunch provided.