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 #2 of the Series: Knowing When Your Business is Ready to Grow
April 3, 2025
You know Ohio’s economy is expanding, and you’ve pinpointed where the growth is happening. But how do you know if your business is ready to take advantage?
If you see growth potential in the next 3–5 years, now is the time to start laying the groundwork. This session provides a practical methodology for evaluating growth readiness and will be packed with:
- Assessment tools to help determine if your business is primed for expansion
- Strategic planning insights to help you get started
- Actionable steps to start investing today so you’re ready when opportunity strikes
Featured Speaker: Thomas J. Eveland, PhD, SBC Small Business Consulting
Dr. Eveland (TJ) helps small businesses turn potential into progress. He is a nationally-recognized advocate for business education and improving small business ecosystems. In addition to his work as a university professor, he founded Small Business Consulting (SBC) to support small business owners, especially those often underserved.
As Managing Director of SBC, TJ develops partnerships with entrepreneur support organizations to support to small business owners and improve entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout the country.
Learn more about TJ and SBC.
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Upcoming Events...
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