Miami Valley SBDC

10/14/2026

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10/08/2026

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10/05/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

We were excited to welcome members of the U.S. Small Business Administration to the Miami Valley SBDC today!

We had the opportunity to give them a tour of The Arcade Innovation Hub and share more about the work happening throughout the space and across the Miami Valley to support small business owners.

It was a great opportunity to showcase the resources, partnerships, and entrepreneurial support available to businesses in our region — and to connect with the people working to strengthen small business communities across Ohio.

Thank you to:

• Brad Zaun, Regional Administrator

• Terry A. Bolden Bolden, Ohio District Director

• Andrew Coffield, Deputy Regional Administrator

• Alex Kohls, Senior Area Manager

We appreciate you taking the time to visit, learn more about our work, and connect with our team!

09/29/2026

What to Bring
Attendees should bring a valid government ID and any notices they wish to discuss.

Book an appointment today!

While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are strongly encouraged and can be scheduled by visiting Taxation’s Bookings site. Link in Comments!

Time is limited, and walk-ins may not guarantee service before the event concludes at each location.

09/24/2026

Ready to make a move in your business this October?

Whether you’re starting from scratch, preparing for funding, or ready to strengthen your marketing, we have a webinar for you!

📅 October Webinars
New Business Information — Oct. 7 & 17
Prepare to Become Loan-Ready — Oct. 22
Unlock Your Business Potential: Marketing Strategies — Oct. 28

Learn something new. Build your confidence. Take your next step.

Register for an October webinar today!

09/21/2026

A big thank you to our Bank Readiness Program sponsors!

We kicked off Tuesday morning of Dayton Startup Week with a great conversation about what it takes to become bank-ready and prepare your business for financing.

Thank you to Baker Hill’s CEED initiative and Fortuna Bank for sponsoring the program and investing in Dayton’s entrepreneurs.

And a special thank you to our presenters, Dirk Soma of Baker Hill and Allie Gerritsen of Fortuna Bank, for sharing their knowledge, experience, and practical advice with our entrepreneurs.

Your partnership helps entrepreneurs build stronger, more bank-ready businesses—and we appreciate your support!

09/17/2026

Ohio Manufacturers — This One Is for You!

If you own or operate a manufacturing business, you won’t want to miss the SBA’s Manufacturing Summit on September 30 at Sinclair Community College.

This is a great opportunity to connect with other manufacturers, industry experts, and resource partners while learning about opportunities that can help your business grow, compete, and prepare for the future.

Whether you’re an established manufacturer or a growing company looking to expand your capabilities, bring your questions and make the connections that can move your business forward.

📅 September 30, 2026
📍 Sinclair Community College | Dayton, Ohio

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-manufacturing-workforce-summit-apprenticeship-to-entrepreneurship-tickets-1993464498979

👉 Manufacturing businesses: Make plans to attend and take advantage of the resources available to you.

09/16/2026

Day 2 of Launch Dayton Startup Week is officially in the books!

Today was all about the key pieces that help small businesses get started and grow with confidence. Our advisors covered:

• Starting Your Business
• Pricing Your Products & Services
• Bookkeeping Basics
• Marketing Strategies
• Building Partnerships

It was a full day of practical information, helpful conversations, and resources designed to help entrepreneurs take their next steps.

And guess what? There’s still one more day!

If you haven’t made it to Launch Dayton Startup Week yet, it’s better late than never! Join us tomorrow at The Hub in downtown Dayton for the final day.

Come learn something new, connect with other entrepreneurs, and find resources to help move your business forward.

One more day. We’ll see you tomorrow!