Full Schedule:
Meet the Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurship Week Discussion
(Tu) November 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Main Library
We’re kicking off Entrepreneurship Week with a panel discussion and Q&A with local small business owners. Aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike are encouraged to attend! This event features successful local small business owners from varying industries who will offer insights borne from their unique business and life experiences.
Making Connections: Entrepreneurship Week Networking Event
(Tu) November 12 | 5:30 — 7 p.m. | Main Library
In partnership with Women of Toledo and the Northwest Ohio Business Mentoring Program, join us for an evening of building important small business connections. Grow your network and have fun doing it – you and fellow entrepreneurs will enjoy refreshments alongside meaningful ‘Table Topics’ and ‘Small Business Bingo’ activities proven to build meaningful business connections.
Product Photography: Principles for Smartphones
(W) November 13 | 1:30 — 3 p.m. | Main Library
Led by local product photographer Jennifer Beachy, learn universal basic principles for excellent product photography, and how these principles can be applied with a standard smartphone camera.
Pricing your Craft and Handmade Products for Profit
(W) November 13 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library
Pricing correctly for both retail and wholesale is essential for a crafting business to succeed. Upon completion of the class, students will have a real-life understanding of pricing strategy they can apply to their craft business right away that increases sales and grows profits. The presenter, James Dillehay, is an author and a professional craft artist which means he actually makes money from his craft. Between selling his handmade products, he has also authored 12 books that have been mentioned on HGTV, in The Wall Street Journal, Family Circle and many craft magazines.
Managing Business Banking
(Th) November 14 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Main Library
Learn how personal finances and credit scores can impact financing for your business, different types of financing available for businesses and how to prepare for the application process.
Social Media Marketing Map
(F) November 15 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library
Unsure of where to get started with your business social media marketing? This workshop will go over the pros and cons of the top social media platforms and help you develop your strategy.