CSU Small Business Development Center

Happy SBDC Day!

Show local businesses love today! Every purchase helps a neighbor and strengthens our community.
💙 Tips and events here: https://shorturl.at/nTCwv
Where will you shop small? 💙

📅 Save the Date: Small Business Saturday!
Next Saturday, November 29, shop local and support the businesses that make Northeast Ohio special.
✅ Find unique gifts
✅ Explore festive markets
✅ Share your favorites with

💙 Tips and events here: https://shorturl.at/nTCwv

Every purchase helps a neighbor and strengthens our community. Where will you shop small? 💙

🚀 Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕛 12 PM – 1 PM / Virtual
💲 Fee: No Cost

Every business owner benefits from customer-focused marketing! When you tailor your efforts to where prospective customers are on their journey, you’re more likely to get the results you want. Adjusting your strategy at different phases is better for your customers—and better for your business.

🎤 FEATURING: Niki Spencer, Marketing Advisor, CSU SBDC

✅ REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/3rwwed7d

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to connect with your customers and grow your business!

📣 Small Biz Owners: Overwhelmed deciding which Social Media platform is best for you?

✅ Read our Breakdown here: https://shorturl.at/xbpuf

Next:
📅 Join us for "Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media"
🗓️ Wed., Oct. 29, 2025 / 12 to 1 PM (online & no-cost)

✨ Ready to level up your marketing game? ✨
AI isn’t just for tech giants—it’s for YOUR business too! From chatbots that wow customers to AI tools that create content in seconds, the future of marketing is here. 🚀

📅 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!

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AI Tools for Smarter Marketing — CSU SBDC Elevate your business strategy and improve day-to-day efficiency with AI tools.

🚀 Ready to build your brand and master social media?

Join us for a no-fee virtual workshop — Brand Identity & Intro to Social Media
📅 Wednesday, August 6 @ 12PM

We’ll cover branding basics, platform strategies, and smart tips to boost your small business online.

🎯 Great for startups & rebrands
💸 No cost to attend

🚨 Small Business Owners — Your Brand Is Your Business!

Branding isn’t just a logo — it’s how people remember you, trust you, and choose you.

💡 Learn why strong branding is key to standing out, building loyalty, and driving growth — even in a crowded market.

🔥 Read: Stand Out or Stay Invisible
👉 https://shorturl.at/otZxH

🚀 Ready to launch your business?
Check out our latest blog on the Start-Up Essentials workshop — a free online session designed to help you plan, validate your idea, and navigate the Ohio startup process with confidence.

🗓️ Workshop Date: June 26, 2025 | 12–1:30 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 — CSU SBDC If you're thinking about starting a business, don’t go it alone. Join us for Startup Essentials , a free, virtual workshop designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge every entrepreneur needs.

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.

Why does your 🚀 brand identity matter?
➡️ https://shorturl.at/g9ShP

Attend our online 💥Brand Identity Workshop
➡️ April 2, 2025 from 12 PM - 1 PM