GREATER LINDEN BUSINESS NETWORK
The GLBN is a platform for Linden Area Businesses to Connect, Grow and Sustain with their fellow entrepreneurs.
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Calling All Linden Area Businesses and All Serving the Greater Linden Area of Columbus! An Annual GLBN Membership is just $50 for small businesses!
Meeting: Insurance Basics for Small Business
THURSDAY, Mar 27, 2025
Join us in welcoming presentations from:
Sylvia A. Garrett
President and CEO of Sylvia A. Garrett & Associates Agency, LLC on "Business Owners- Do you Know Your Risks?"
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Hilton I. Hale
Founder and CEO of Hilton I. Hale & Associates, LLC on "Insurance & Retirement Planning"
Refreshments will be served!
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ACCELERATE COLUMBUS
Supporting and promoting the growth of local businesses
Accelerate Columbus is a comprehensive initiative that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to create an environment that fosters innovation and growth by offering assistance in all facets of entrepreneurship, from networking to accessing capital, ensuring you have the support and resources needed to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape.
Accelerate Columbus is a joint initiative of the City of Columbus, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and six additional Entrepreneur Support Organizations to facilitate various activities in direct relation to the needs of each small business that applies.
Program 1 – Accelerate Your Business
Spring Session (3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27 and 6/3)
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Are you a solopreneur ready to grow and set your business up for success? Accelerate Columbus is a program of The City of Columbus and The Columbus Chamber of Commerce targeting and catering to minority-owned, small businesses and solopreneurs beginning their business journey. Utilizing the Chamber’s network of hundreds of subject matter experts that specialize in all aspects of entrepreneurship and small business, trainings will explore topics in the areas of: Community Resources, Business Management and Operations, Marketing and Branding, MBE Certification, Networking, Banking, etc.). Tailored for those in ideation phase or within the first two years of operations, focusing on providing the essential knowledge and tools needed to lay a solid foundation for their business.
Program 2 – Accelerate 2.0
Spring Session (3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28 and 6/4)
3:30-6:30 PM
Are you an entrepreneur looking to scale and grow your business to meet the growing needs of the Columbus Region? Accelerate 2.0 is a program of The City of Columbus and The Columbus Chamber of Commerce targeting minority-owned, small businesses on the path to growth and expansion. Utilizing the Chamber’s network of hundreds of subject matter experts that specialize in all aspects of entrepreneurship and small business, trainings will explore topics in the areas of: Community Resources, Business Management and Operations, Securing Funding, Building Business and Strategy, MBE certification, etc.). Aimed at entrepreneurs who have been in operation for three years or more, offering a deeper exploration into the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship to ensure the scalability and sustainability of their business operations.
location
Businesses interested in participating in the program are encouraged to click below to visit the Accelerate Columbus website and complete the application or contact Abiona Harper, Programming and Membership Specialist, at abionaharper@columbus.org.
Registration Criteria
To be eligible for this program, your business must be located in the City of Columbus.
If you have not yet started your business or if your business is home-based, your residential address must be located in the City of Columbus.