CSU Small Business Development Center
Supporting and accelerating small business success. Providing confidential, no-cost, one-on-one advising and low-cost workshops.
03/18/2026
Happy SBDC Day!
11/29/2025
Show local businesses love today! Every purchase helps a neighbor and strengthens our community.
π Tips and events here: https://shorturl.at/nTCwv
Where will you shop small? π
11/22/2025
π
Save the Date: Small Business Saturday!
Next Saturday, November 29, shop local and support the businesses that make Northeast Ohio special.
β
Find unique gifts
β
Explore festive markets
β
Share your favorites with
π Tips and events here: https://shorturl.at/nTCwv
Every purchase helps a neighbor and strengthens our community. Where will you shop small? π
11/07/2025
π Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
π
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
π 12 PM β 1 PM / Virtual
π² Fee: No Cost
Every business owner benefits from customer-focused marketing! When you tailor your efforts to where prospective customers are on their journey, youβre more likely to get the results you want. Adjusting your strategy at different phases is better for your customersβand better for your business.
π€ FEATURING: Niki Spencer, Marketing Advisor, CSU SBDC
β
REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/3rwwed7d
Donβt miss this opportunity to learn how to connect with your customers and grow your business!
10/27/2025
π£ Small Biz Owners: Overwhelmed deciding which Social Media platform is best for you?
β
Read our Breakdown here: https://shorturl.at/xbpuf
Next:
π
Join us for "Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media"
ποΈ Wed., Oct. 29, 2025 / 12 to 1 PM (online & no-cost)
10/07/2025
β¨ Ready to level up your marketing game? β¨
AI isnβt just for tech giantsβitβs for YOUR business too! From chatbots that wow customers to AI tools that create content in seconds, the future of marketing is here. π
π
Join us on October 15 for a valuable workshop with Niki Spencer from the Ohio SBDC at CSU. Learn how to put AI to work for your business!
MORE:
AI Tools for Smarter Marketing β CSU SBDC Elevate your business strategy and improve day-to-day efficiency with AI tools.
08/04/2025
π Ready to build your brand and master social media?
Join us for a no-fee virtual workshop β Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media
π
Wednesday, August 6 @ 12PM
Weβll cover branding basics, platform strategies, and smart tips to boost your small business online.
π― Great for startups & rebrands
πΈ No cost to attend
07/28/2025
π¨ Small Business Owners β Your Brand Is Your Business!
Branding isnβt just a logo β itβs how people remember you, trust you, and choose you.
π‘ Learn why strong branding is key to standing out, building loyalty, and driving growth β even in a crowded market.
π₯ Read: Stand Out or Stay Invisible
π https://shorturl.at/otZxH
06/23/2025
π Ready to launch your business?
Check out our latest blog on the Start-Up Essentials workshop β a free online session designed to help you plan, validate your idea, and navigate the Ohio startup process with confidence.
ποΈ Workshop Date: June 26, 2025 | 12β1:30 PM
Presented by Katie Van D**e, CSU SBDC Director
Learn more & register: https://www.csusbdc.com/blog/start-up-essentials
Startup Essentials: Workshop for Aspiring Entrepreneurs β CSU SBDC If you're thinking about starting a business, donβt go it alone. Join us for Startup Essentials , a free, virtual workshop designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge every entrepreneur needs.
04/17/2025
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/client-event-meet-and-greet-tickets-1328191489499?aff=oddtdtcreator
Client Event: Meet and Greet Join us for a networking event with other small business owners in northeast Ohio. Talk, shop, and experience what Van Aken can do for you.
03/28/2025
Why does your π brand identity matter?
β‘οΈ https://shorturl.at/g9ShP
Attend our online π₯Brand Identity Workshop
β‘οΈ April 2, 2025 from 12 PM - 1 PM
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Telephone
Website
Address
1860 East 18th Street, BU 308
Cleveland, OH
44115