Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College

08/27/2026

We were proud to participate in the Ohio Rural Business Initiative in Sidney today! Events like this provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to connect with valuable resources, learn about funding opportunities, and gain insights to help their businesses succeed.

Thank you to our speakers, Nicole Scott, Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College; Charles Tassell, State Director of Ohio for U.S. Department of Agriculture; and Jerome Jones, Lender Relations Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration, for sharing their time and expertise!

08/18/2026

🌱 Grow Your Rural Small Business!

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 1:00 - 3:00 PM
📍 Amos Memorial Public Library - Sidney

Join the SBA for the Ohio Rural Business Initiative to learn about resources, funding opportunities, and support available to rural small businesses.

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-rural-business-initiative-in-sidney-oh-tickets-1996001215366?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

Have a business idea? Already own a business and wondering what your next step should be?

Join us on Wednesday, August 12, to learn how the Ohio SBDC at Rhodes State College can help entrepreneurs start, grow, and fund their businesses through no-cost, confidential advising.

📍 The Findlay Office
🕘 9:00 – 10:00 AM
💲 No cost to attend

We hope to see you there!

Registration is required: https://thefindlayoffice.squarespace.com/progrowth-series

07/13/2026

🎉 We are proud to celebrate a major milestone for Ohio’s Small Business Development Centers!

Since 2019, the Ohio SBDC network has helped 60,000 entrepreneurs, supported 16,950 jobs, and secured $1.3 billion in capital.

Thank you to the Ohio Department of Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, our community partners, and the incredible small business owners we have the privilege of serving.

It is an honor to support entrepreneurs as they bring their ideas to life, grow their businesses, and strengthen communities throughout Ohio. ❤️

06/24/2026

🚨 Federal Contractors & Suppliers: This Workshop is for You! 🚨

Want to win more federal contracts? Join Ohio State University for a hands-on workshop covering CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements and how to become contract-ready.

📅 June 30, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

✅ Understand CMMC Level 1 requirements
✅ Meet federal contractor cybersecurity expectations
✅ No technical background required

Learn more: go.osu.edu/cmmc-lvl1

Contact us for a discount code!

06/22/2026

Looking for workshops to sharpen your small business skills? The Ohio SBDC network offers free in-person and online events on a variety of topics from intro to social media and marketing plans to taxes and loan packaging.
Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/4vsE1nK

05/14/2026

05/11/2026

Business owners, managers, and teams don’t miss this valuable free Lunch & Learn at the Borra Center for Health Sciences at Rhodes State College. Gain practical cybersecurity insights, enjoy lunch, and walk away with actionable takeaways you can use right away.

Register Today! www.TomTechToday.com/Free-Executive-Seminar

Turn your team into your strongest line of defense!

Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn Seminar:
Building a Human Firewall: Protecting Data in an AI-Driven Workplace
Tuesday, May 19th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Rhodes State College | Lima, OH
Lunch provided!

AI tools are rapidly changing the workplace—and the risks that come with them. Most cyber threats don’t start with technology, they start with people.

In this session, you’ll learn:
- How AI is changing modern cyberattacks
- The most common mistakes employees are making without realizing it
- Simple, practical ways to strengthen your team’s role in protecting your business

Presented by cybersecurity expert Erin Moreno

Reserve your seat: www.TomTechToday.com/Free-Executive-Seminar

05/08/2026

Unexpected events can disrupt your . Prepare for disasters nowby backing up records and creating a plan. Find out how from the : www.irs.gov/disasters

Special disaster relief tax law provisions help individuals and businesses through financial crisis.

05/07/2026

Technology is changing how small businesses manage their taxes. online tools can help you access your account, make payments, and stay organized—all in one place. Using the right tools can save time and reduce errors. Explore available tools: www.irs.gov/businessaccount

Make payments, view tax records, get notices and more with Business Tax Account. What you can do depends on your role in the business.