Join us for the inaugural discussion series “The Power of the Small Business Network: Starting Small and Growing Strong in the Community” organized by Neighborhood Connections’ Neighbor Up Wealth Collective and Operation HOPE’s HOPE Inside Cleveland.

For the past two years, Neighborhood Connections and Operation Hope – HOPE Inside Cleveland have collaborated on projects focused on small business development and the grassroots, homes-based businesses of the Neighbor Up Wealth Collective. The work has helped more than 100 people grow their home-based, small businesses in Cleveland.

Now “The Power of the Small Business Network: Starting Small and Growing Strong in the Community”  is an opportunity to engage with a unique network of experts to address some of the small business community’s most pressing issues.

Time 6 to 8 p.m.

Dates: Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29

Location: Neighborhood Connections, 5000 Euclid Ave. #310 (Parking in back off of Prospect avenue)

Session One
Date: June 8
Topic: Planning Your Business – business plan, business registration, training, elevator pitch, taxes, etc.

Session Two
Date: June 15
Topic: The Role of Education in Business – leadership development, the real world of business, the value of knowledge

Session Three
Date: June 22
Topic: Growing Your Business – business resources

Session Four
Date: June 29
Topic: Networking, The Power of Who You Know – building your brand, family/community resources