Below is a list of upcoming events in Ohio.  For more information or to register, please use the links below. 

Please share these opportunities with your clients and other business owners.  

New! July 26, 2012 – The SBA in collaboration with the Ohio University PTAC will host the HUBZone Boot Camp in Athens, Ohio.  This program is designed to introduce, determine eligibility, and support businesses interested in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone program.  To register, contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds at614-469-6860 ext. 238.

New! August 1, 2012 – The Columbus Council on World Affairs will host a program on Accelerating Sustainable Growth Around the World.  This will feature Peter Bakker, President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.  To register, visit http://columbusworldaffairs.org/2012/august-1-2012.

New! August 8, 2012 – The SBA will host the HUBZone Boot Camp in West Chester, Ohio.  This program is designed to introduce, determine eligibility, and support businesses interested in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone program.  To register, contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds at 614-469-6860 ext. 238.

New! August 15, 2012 – The SBA will host the HUBZone Boot Camp in Dayton, Ohio.  This program is designed to introduce, determine eligibility, and support businesses interested in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone program.  To register, contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds at 614-469-6860 ext. 238.

August 17, 2012 – The International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC) at Wright State University will host a series of workshops on Understanding ITAR requirements.  This session’s topic is Completing the Commodity Jurisdiction Request.  To register, please visit www.sbdcwsu.com.

New! August 21, 2012 – Xavier University will be hosting a 12-part series for the Medical Device Industry on Design Controls.  This session will focus on Design Planning and Design History File.  To register, please visit www.qarainstitute.com/module-2-design-planning-and-design-history-file.

New! September 5, 2012 – The SBA will host the HUBZone Boot Camp in Columbus, Ohio.  This program is designed to introduce, determine eligibility, and support businesses interested in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone program.  To register, contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds at 614-469-6860 ext. 238.

New! September 12-13, 2012 – The Cincinnati U.S. Export Assistance Center in conjunction with the Bureau of Industry and Standards (BIS) will host a seminar on Complying with U.S. Export Controls in Cincinnati.  This program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods.  To register, please visit www.ohiodec.org or call 513-684-2944.

September 21, 2012 – The International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC) at Wright State University will host a series of workshops on Understanding ITAR requirements.  This session’s topic is Export Licensing Application Process.  To register, please visit www.sbdcwsu.com.

New! September 21-28, 2012 - The Ohio Department of Development in partnership with the Council of Great Lakes Governors is leading a multi-sector Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for small- to medium-sized exporters. The mission will be making stops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE and Doha, Qatar. For more information, please contact Emily Tucker at (614)466-5336 and visit www.IMAGE.development.ohio.gov to apply for a 50% reimbursement!

September 2012 – The SBA in collaboration with SCORE, SBDCs, and the FBI will host a “road show” of seminars on Cyber Security presented by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).  These FREE events will take place in Cincinnati (9/24), Dayton (9/25), Columbus (9/26), and Chillicothe (9/27).  These seminars are non-technical and will discuss the threats that small businesses face and how to mitigate their impact.  Registration details will be coming soon.

New! September 23-26, 2012 – The FDA and Xavier University will host the FDA/Xavier University Global Outsourcing Conference in Cincinnati.  This event is for the Pharmaceutical industry on the challenges of maintaining product safety amidst complex global outsourcing supply chain models.  To register, please visitwww.XavierGOC.com.

New! September 25, 2012 – Xavier University will be hosting a 12-part series for the Medical Device Industry on Design Controls.  This session will focus on Design Inputs.  To register, please visitwww.qarainstitute.com/module-3-design-inputs.

September 26, 2012 – The SBA in collaboration with Columbus State Community College, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and other partners will host an Export Matchmaker in Columbus, Ohio.  This event will feature a trade show, one-on-one meetings with Export Management/Trading Companies, and breakout sessions on various international topics. For more information, please contact Alex Kohls at 614-633-6372.

New! September 26, 2012 – The SBA in collaboration with Edison Community College SBDC will host theHUBZone Boot Camp in Sidney, Ohio.  This program is designed to introduce, determine eligibility, and support businesses interested in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone program.  To register, contact Jill Nagy-Reynolds at 614-469-6860 ext. 238.

October 20, 2012 – The International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC) at Wright State University will host a series of workshops on Understanding ITAR requirements.  This session’s topic is Putting It All Together: Export Compliance Systems.  To register, please visit www.sbdcwsu.com.

Small Business Development Series – The Small Business Administration (SBA) in conjunction with the Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE, Ohio’s Minority Business Enterprise Division, and other local partners are offering a FREE 6 month resource training seminar series.  Each individual seminar is designed to enhance the setup and/or growth of your small business concern.  These seminar series will be offered in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, and Mansfield.  To register, please contact:

• Cincinnati – Trenise Stowers at (513) 487-1155
• Columbus – Robin Wotring at (614) 469-6860 ext. 282
• Dayton – www.EntrepreneurOhio.org or (937) 281-0118
• Mansfield – Michalina Lacy at (419) 755-9011

Deadline approaching! The Ohio International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) program is accepting applications!

IMAGE is a program funded by the State of Ohio and the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of the National Export Initiative to double U.S. exports by 2015. This program is designed to increase exports and create jobs by helping small businesses to promote their products and services in new international markets.

Qualifying Ohio companies can apply for up to 50% financial reimbursement to offset the costs of export-related activities such as: international trade show participation, subscription to services provided by the U.S. Commercial Service, export education programs, marketing and translation services, and international trade mission participation. Appalachian companies are eligible for almost 65% financial reimbursement on the same activities.  To apply, please visit www.IMAGE.development.ohio.gov or contact the Office of Export Assistance at IMAGE@development.ohio.gov or (614) 466-5017 for more information.