ECDI Small Business Office Hours at the Akron Public Library
About this Event
Running a business comes with challenges—whether you’re trying to get started, prepare for financing, or figure out your next steps.
Join ECDI Business Advisors Cha’Ta Jacobs and Anthony Wallace for free, in-person office hours at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. During your 30-minute session, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your business goals, ask questions, identify next steps, and learn how ECDI’s resources can support your journey.
We're also hosting office hours August 27. Pick your slot here!
Topics may include:
- Starting or growing your business
- Preparing for financing and becoming loan ready
- Business planning
- Identifying resources and next steps
- Navigating challenges and finding solutions
Whether you’re exploring a business idea or looking for support with an existing business, this is an opportunity to connect directly with ECDI’s team and get guidance tailored to where you are today.
Appointments are available in 30-minute time slots. Registration is required.
The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.
The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.
Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
Women's Business Center
Federal Share- 50%- $150,000
Non-Federal Share- 50%- $150,000
Total Program Cost: $300,000
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