IN-PERSON HAPPY HOUR SERIES
OSDC Means Business Series: Preparing for Growth
The Columbus region is growing – are you positioned to take advantage?
Join OSDC and our Board of Directors for OSDC Means Business, a monthly happy hour series. These free events are designed to help small business owners and advisors prepare for smart, sustainable growth.
Plan now to join us on the first Thursday of the month, March through June. Grab a drink, make valuable connections, and gain real-world, growth-fueling strategies.
Session #1 of the Series: Defining Growth in Ohio
March 7, 2025
You know Ohio is on the rise – from the climate resilience of the Great Lakes region to the tech boom in Central Ohio and the ecotourism resurgence in Southeastern Ohio. But how do you identify growth trends and leverage them for your business?
This session will give you:
- A data-driven visualization of Ohio’s fastest-growing places and industries
- Expert insight on site selection to help you map out where YOUR next opportunity is emerging
Featured Speaker: Chris Magill, Vista Site Selection
With deep expertise in site strategy, Chris will break down where business is growing, why it’s happening, and how you can position yourself to thrive.
As Partner and Managing Director at Vista Site Selection, Chris assists private sector clients in achieving growth through the development of site selection and economic development strategies. Learn more about Chris and Vista Site Selection.
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Upcoming Events...
April 3, 2025
Session 2: Knowing When Your Business is Ready to Grow
You know that the Ohio economy is growing, and you know where that growth is happening, but you’re not sure if your business is ready for it. If you see growth potential in the next 3-5 years, what steps should you put in place today to be primed for the opportunity? Session 2 provides a methodology for identifying growth opportunities and will be packed with evaluation tools, starting line tips, and long-range planning solutions to help you start investing today.
Speaker: TJ Eveland, SBC Small Business Consulting
May 1, 2025
Session 3: Finding Partners to Help Your Business Manage Growth
Having the right partners by your side along the growth journey is essential. How do you know when it’s time to expand locations, add staff, or invest in new equipment? And how do you find these magical business elves? Session 3 is an interactive discussion with experts who advise on growth every day and the steps they take when working with local small businesses.
Speaker: Blake Compton, Compton Construction LLC
June 5, 2025
Session 4: Telling Your Story as Business Grows
Capitalizing on growth opportunities is an exciting business. Developing your story and sharing it with the world should receive just as much attention as any other business strategy you have in place. Session 4 is an opportunity to dream and imagine what your story could be, and then incorporating those visions into your business growth strategy. Completing all four sessions in the Preparing for Growth Series will give you a solid foundation for making real economic decisions and identifying specific business opportunities so that you’re ready to grow as Ohio’s economy grows.
Speaker: Amee BellWanzo, Spark CMO