SBDC at Lorain County Community College

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?? Mastering The People Puzzle: Hiring, Retention & Culture in Small Business - Berea ?? Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 ? Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ?? Location: Berea Public Library ?? Topic: Management & Leadership ?? Fee: FREE (Limited to 12 participants) ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? Hiring: Write compelling job descriptions, recruit effectively & create a seamless onboarding process. ?? Retention: Gather feedback, boost transparency & implement mentoring, professional development & wellness programs. ?? Culture: Foster engagement, implement recognition programs & use culture surveys to build a thriving workplace. ?? Speaker: Amy Hodous – Hodous Consulting ?? Co-Sponsor: City of Berea ?? Don't let hiring mistakes & turnover slow your business! Learn how to build a high-performing team that drives success. ?? Doors open at 9:00 AM – Space is limited! ?? Register online now! ? https://lnkd.in/g4Jp8bvc #loraincounty #berea #bereaohio #cityofberea

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?? Business Entity Basics ?? Date: March 19, 2025 ?? When: Wednesday, March 19 | ? 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ?? Where: Online ?? Facilitated by: Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College ?? Topic: Confused about business structures? This workshop demystifies the options. Learn about Sole Proprietorships, LLCs, and Partnerships to determine the best fit for your business. ?? Speaker: Chris Corpus – Corpus Law Inc ?? Co-Sponsor: Huntington Bank ?? Fee: No Cost ?? Register Online: https://lnkd.in/g4Jp8bvc #loraincounty #huntingtonbank #smallbusiness

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?? SEO Secrets for Beginners ?? Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 ? Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ?? Location: Online (Zoom link sent prior to workshop) ?? Topic: Marketing & Planning ?? Fee: FREE ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? Website Success: Create a site that looks great and drives traffic. ?? SEO Basics: Discover key strategies to improve your search rankings. ?? Optimization Tips: Learn how to make your website more visible to the right audience. ?? Speaker: Lindsay Sims McKee ?? Co-Sponsor: Grow with Google ?? Facilitator: Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College ?? Don’t miss this chance to boost your website’s visibility! ?? Register online now! ? https://lnkd.in/gxisY3Cd #loraincounty #smallbusiness

?? SEO Secrets for Beginners ?? Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 ? Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ?? Location: Online (Zoom link sent prior to workshop) ?? Topic: Marketing & Planning ?? Fee: FREE ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? Website Success: Create a site that looks great and drives traffic. ?? SEO Basics: Discover key strategies to improve your search rankings. ?? Optimization Tips: Learn how to make your website more visible to the right audience. ?? Speaker: Lindsay Sims McKee ?? Co-Sponsor: Grow with Google ?? Facilitator: Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College ?? Don’t miss this chance to boost your website’s visibility! ?? Register online now! ? https://lnkd.in/gxisY3Cd #loraincounty #smallbusiness

?? Mastering The People Puzzle: Hiring, Retention & Culture in Small Business - Berea ?? Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 ? Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ?? Location: Berea Public Library ?? Topic: Management & Leadership ?? Fee: FREE (Limited to 12 participants) ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? Hiring: Write compelling job descriptions, recruit effectively & create a seamless onboarding process. ?? Retention: Gather feedback, boost transparency & implement mentoring, professional development & wellness programs. ?? Culture: Foster engagement, implement recognition programs & use culture surveys to build a thriving workplace. ?? Speaker: Amy Hodous – Hodous Consulting ?? Co-Sponsor: City of Berea ?? Don't let hiring mistakes & turnover slow your business! Learn how to build a high-performing team that drives success. ?? Doors open at 9:00 AM – Space is limited! ?? Register online now! ? https://lnkd.in/g4Jp8bvc #loraincounty #berea #bereaohio #cityofberea

LAST CHANCE!! ?? Make Smarter Decisions for Your Business & Avoid Blindspots! ?? ?? Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 ? Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ?? Location: Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College ?? The Richard Desich Business and Entrepreneurship Center (DEC 121) ?? Topic: Strategic Planning ?? Are you struggling to balance daily business tasks while trying to focus on growth? Do you need a 360° perspective on your business? ?? GrowthWheel is a hands-on, action-oriented tool to help entrepreneurs and business owners make better decisions, set an agenda, and take action. ?? Speaker: Rick Slark, SBDC Consultant ?? Cost: FREE! ? Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4Jp8bvc #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #GrowthWheel #BusinessSuccess #StrategicPlanning ??

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