Ready to Launch
Ready to Launch Your Own Business or Expanding a Business? Follow Your Passion! Follow Your Dream!
Join fellow entrepreneurs and let the experts lead you through paving the launch pad for your business or expansion idea. At this event, aspiring business owners will learn what is needed to start a business in the state of Ohio. Take advantage of registering your LLC (FREE) complements of Northwest Bank and the Lorain Learning Center. The Secretary of State's office will be on hand to walk you through the LLC registration application and obtaining a federal EIN. Both are important items to starting a business on a solid launch pad. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about business banking products, the importance of having a good banking relationship and open a business bank account onsite if desired, all courtesy of Northwest Bank. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation will be on hand to provide some handy tips also. Refreshments will be served to keep you powered up and moving ahead.
Complementary payment of LLC registration fee goes to the FIRST 25 business owners to register for this event and be PRESENT at Ready To Launch to register your LLC onsite.
Objective: Our goal is to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge needed to initiate a compliant business in Ohio, laying the groundwork for quick responsiveness to funding needs, tax compliance, risk mitigation, and increased chances of success.
Who is your customer? What is your value proposition? What do you need to know from the state? Ready to Launch will walk you through these questions and many other start-up basics you'll need to know in order to successfully launch your new venture. Leave this interactive event with your LLC registered, EIN number, and Business Bank Account
Speaker(s): SBDC Advisors Shay Hawkins, Deputy Director of Community Initiatives, Ohio Secretary of State Office Melody Bryant, Minority and Small Business Advocate, Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp, Northwest Bank Representatives
Co-Sponsor(s): Northwest Bank MainStreet Lorain Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
Bring your Drivers License or State ID, and your business address. It will be helpful to bring a laptop.
Fee: No Cost
