Events Calendar

January 9

 The Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will host their monthly Exporter Forum from 7:30am-9:00am at Mason Hall on the OSU campus.  This month’s topic will be International Legal Considerations.  Participants will have a chance to hear David Wilson of Kegler Brown, a local international attorney, on the legal aspects of exporting their products. For more information and to register, please go to https://fisher.osu.edu/tlapps/events/EventRegistration.aspx?event=13338.

 January 10
The SBA will be holding an 8(a) Training on Cost Price Analysis in Columbus.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds or Stephon Ash.

 January 15
The SBA will be holding a HUB Zone Boot Camp in Dayton.  This event is designed to introduce your business to the program, help determine if your business is eligible, and support your business’ efforts to participate in the program.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds. 

February 12
The SBA will be holding a HUB Zone Boot Camp in Wilmington.  This event is designed to introduce your business to the program, help determine if your business is eligible, and support your business’ efforts to participate in the program.  To register, please contact Gwendolyn List.

February 14
The SBA will be holding an 8(a) Training on Federal Government market research process in Columbus.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds or Stephon Ash.

February 20
Networking event, "Hora Social,"from 5:30-7:30pm at Coopers Hawk at Easton

March 4-8
The Food Export Association is organizing a Food Show PLUS! program and Buyers Mission in conjunction with FOODEX 2013, the largest food and beverage tradeshow in Japan. Contact Emily Tucker at (614) 466-5336 to sign up. Deadline to register: December 10, 2013.   

March 5 
The Columbus Council on World Affairs will be hosting the 2013 International Awards Ceremony in Columbus.  This is the Council’s premiere annual event in which they recognize the outstanding global contributions of local leaders and educators.  This year’s honoree is the City of Columbus which will be accepted by Mayor Michael Coleman.  To register, please visit here.

March 6-15
The Ohio Development Services Agency and Council of Great Lakes Governors invite Ohio companies to take part in a multi-sector Trade Mission to South Africa.  Contact Lindsay Beckman at (614) 466-2264 to sign up for this mission to the most advanced, broad-based, and productive economy in Africa. Visit www.IMAGE.development.ohio.gov to apply for a 50% reimbursement!  Deadline to register: January 23, 2013.

March 12
The SBA will be holding a HUB Zone Boot Camp in Dayton.  This event is designed to introduce your business to the program, help determine if your business is eligible, and support your business’ efforts to participate in the program.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds.

March 14
The SBA will be holding an 8(a) Training on Preparing for the Ohio Business Matchmaker in Columbus.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds or Stephon Ash.


March 17
USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute on Political Advocacy For Non-Profits, in Washington DC.
Understanding How Government Works
Make the Most of Meetings with Legislators: Insights from a Staffer turned Advocate

March 18
USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute on Political Advocacy For Non-Profits, in Washington DC.
Being an Effective Advocate in DC - and Back Home

March 20
Networking event,"Hora Social,"from 5:30-7:30pm at Cantina Laredo in Polaris

April 4
The U.S. Commercial Service, Southern Ohio District Export Council, and Xavier University will be hosting the 7^th Annual International Trade Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.  This year’s conference will focus on the “hot markets” of India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Korea and will provide market updates, tools, and resources for U.S. companies interested in selling to or expanding into these countries.  For more information, please visit www.HotMarketWatch.com.

April 9
The SBA will be holding a HUB Zone Boot Camp in Hamilton.  This event is designed to introduce your business to the program, help determine if your business is eligible, and support your business’ efforts to participate in the program.  To register, please contact Gwendolyn List.

April 11
The SBA will be holding an 8(a) Training on Contract Compliance in Columbus.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds or Stephon Ash.

April 17
Networking event,"Hora Social,"from 5:30-7:30pm at Café Istanbul in Dublin

April 30-May 3
Xavier University will be hosting MedCon 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  This conference will cover many topics including the newest regulations and legislation that affect the medical device industry.  The FDA and industry experts will deliver these very important presentations.  To register, go to http://xaviermedcon.com.

May 5-13
The Council of Great Lakes Governors is leading a multi-sector Trade Mission to Australia with an optional add-on to Indonesia and Singapore from May 11-17, 2013. Contact Pat Perrin at (614) 466-6133 for more details.  Visit www.IMAGE.development.ohio.gov to apply for a 50% reimbursement!

May 9
The SBA will be holding an 8(a) Training on Doing Business with the EPA in Columbus.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds or Stephon Ash.

May 13-17
The Ohio Development Services Agency and Food Export Association invite U.S. food companies to participate in Food Show PLUS! at Seoul Food and Hotel.  Contact Lindsay Beckman at (614) 466-2264 to sign up. Deadline to register: February 19, 2013. Early deadline: January 22, 2013.

May 14
The SBA will be holding a HUB Zone Boot Camp in Piqua. This event is designed to introduce your business to the program, help determine if your business is eligible, and support your business’ efforts to participate in the program.  To register, please contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds. 

May 15
Networking event,"Hora Social,"from 5:30-7:30pm at the Grandview Café in
Grandview