Small Business Seeds for Growth
June 17 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Small Business Seeds for Growth
A Collaboration with Huntington Bank and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Huntington Bank, is proud to present the Small Business Seeds for Growth event on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. This exciting initiative will be held at the Conference Center at OCLC, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and is designed to empower and uplift under-resourced small businesses in our community.
The Seeds for Growth program is a premier Huntington sponsored event that aims to foster growth by providing invaluable resources and opportunities for small business owners. This year’s program is designed to be more interactive and inclusive, with expanded opportunities for attendees to engage and benefit throughout the event. Highlights of the event include:
- Seed Money Initiative: Participants will receive Huntington “seed money” to spend in the on-site small business marketplace – providing immediate support to local entrepreneurs while helping businesses generate real-time sales and visibility.
- Programming and Marketplace: Sessions will be offered in both English and Spanish, covering topics including social media marketing, AI governance, business credit, and government contracting. Attendees can also explore a business and nonprofit resource zone alongside a curated local retail marketplace.
- Networking and Resources: Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry experts, fellow business owners, and community leaders.
This is an absolutely FREE event! Plus, marketplace dollars and a lunch will be provided to all attendees. Secure your spot today! Registration is required.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect your business to vital resources and join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Register now and take the first step towards unlocking your business’s potential!
Agenda
- 8:30 – 9:30 AM: Registration & Marketplace
- 9:30 – 10:00 AM: Welcome Remarks
- 10:15 – 11:00 AM: Breakout A
- 11:15 – 12:00 PM: Keynote
- 12:00 – 12:45 PM: Lunch, Marketplace & Networking
- 1:00 – 1:45 PM: Breakout B
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM: Closing Remarks
Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Standing in the Question
Session A Breakouts
Session B Breakouts
Jerome Jones
Lender Relations Specialist
SBA
Location
Parking
Parking is free and is located either in the front or rear of the building based on the meeting location.
Pricing
Registration: Complimentary
*Registration is required. Day-of registration is not encouraged.*
This is a ticketless event. Reminder communications and further details will be sent in the days prior to the event.
The Columbus Chamber reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this event in the case of severe or unsafe weather conditions. Registrants will be notified via email in the event of a cancellation.
Registration Questions – Contact Events – events@columbus.org
Thanking Our Sponsor!
