SBA's Many Faces. One Dream.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proud to present “Many Faces. One Dream.” – an economic empowerment seminar – which seeks to bring focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) economic power, innovation and creativity in the small business community.
The training seminar will include:
• Information on SBA loan guarantee programs that can be used to start or scale up small businesses
• LGBT business certification
• Effects of marriage equality on small business
Click here for more information.
Tuesday September 1
| Time | Event | Location |
| 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SBA's Many Faces. One Dream.
Hosted by Nationwide | |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Opening Ceremony | 2nd Floor /Fairfield Room |
| 1:35 – 2:35 | What Does the Recent Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality mean for Your Business? | 2nd Floor /Fairfield Room |
| 2:35 – 2:45 | Break | |
| 2:45 - 3:30 | NGLCC Certification - Purpose, Benefits and How to Maximize it | 2nd Floor /Fairfield Room |
| 3:35 - 4:20 | Financing Your Business Expansion | |
| 4:35– 6:00 | Reception | 1st Floor/ Peppercorn Room |
Momentum 2015
The Columbus Small Business Conference & Expo
"Business Unusual"
Hosted by Mayor Michael B. Coleman
A Conference for Small Business Owners, Business Leaders and Public Policy Makers.
All Events are located at The Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center
Click here for parking information.
Wednesday September 2
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00am - 4:00pm | MOMENTUM II: Business Unusual
Mayor Coleman’s Small Business Conference + Expo | |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Registration + Continental Breakfast | 3rd Floor/Regency Ballroom |
| 9:00am – 9:50am | Opening Plenary | 3rd Floor/Regency Ballroom |
| 10:00am – 11:50am | New! Expo + Micropreneurs Marketplace | 2nd Floor/Union Room |
| 10:00am - 10:50am | Breakout Sessions | 2nd Floor |
| 11:00am – 11:50am | Breakout Sessions | 2nd Floor |
| Noon – 1:15pm | Mayor Coleman’s Small Business Luncheon
| 3rd Floor/Regency Ballroom |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Expo + Micropreneurs Marketplace | 2nd Floor/Union Room |
| 2:00pm – 2:50pm | Breakout Sessions | 2nd Floor |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | New! Closing Session featuring Mayor Michael B. Coleman | 2nd Floor/Delaware Room |