Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College

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.

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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

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Last call! 🚨 Take advantage of this free event and get valuable insights to support your business growth.

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📊 Learn about public and private financing options. Don’t miss this insightful session!

Learn about public and private financing opportunities to assist in project funding at the Access To Capital Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, May 12th from 11am-1:30pm at Rhodes State College Borra Center's Room #103 (8 Town Square, Lima, OH 45801). RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, May 4.

The State Bank and Trust Company
Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College
Allen Economic Development Group
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

🤝Small businesses, this is a great opportunity to connect directly with buyers and decision makers.

🗓️The Ohio Business Matchmaker is happening April 22 and 23 in Dayton. This event gives you the chance to meet one on one with government agencies, prime contractors, and lenders.

🔗 Learn more and register at: https://www.ohiobusinessmatchmaker.com/

Will we see you next week? The Ohio Business Matchmaker is returning to Dayton, April 22-23. Small Businesses still have time to register online before the event - don't miss your chance to meet face-to-face with prime contractors, lenders, and government agencies.
Registered buyers include city governments like City Of Cincinnati Government, City of Columbus - City Hall, and Dayton, Ohio - City Government; airports such as Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); and transit authorities such as Greater Dayton RTA, COTA, and Cincinnati Metro.
Learn more and register at: https://www.ohiobusinessmatchmaker.com/