Visit Hiram College’s East Hall Forum every Wednesday evening for an hour or two of stimulating conversation with entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial thinkers!  If you have ever wondered how businesses or organizations get started, here’s the chance to find out.

Each Wednesday an entrepreneur will tell their story.  Some of these entrepreneurs may be well seasoned; some may be just starting out.  Hear how they did it, what they did right, what they might do differently and what they might do next!

This week:

It’s All About the Fun! with Steve Presser, Founder and Owner, BIG Fun

Voted one of the 20 Coolest Stores in America by Playboy, Big Fun draws customers from all over the world. Presser calls himself “The Big Kahuna” and his business card proclaims him to be “The Big Cheese.”  No matter title, Presser has been able to turn his obsession with nostalgia and collecting into a successful business that specializes in new and vintage toys and novelty items. Big Fun, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in April 2016, has hit a few bumps in the road, but is still delivering the fun.  Come hear how Steve went from stockbroker to toy broker!

April
03
Apr 3, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST

Small Business Access to Capital

Presented by: Economic & Community Development Institute
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April
17
Apr 17, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Cybersecurity Unveiled: Navigating the Myths and Realities for Small Businesses

Presented by: JumpStart
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April
17
Apr 17, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST

The Power of Personal Credit

Presented by: Economic & Community Development Institute
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April
24
Apr 24, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Free Coworking Wednesday

Presented by: Bounce Innovation Hub
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April
25
Apr 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Deep Dive into AI: ChatGPT

Presented by: Hudson Library & Historical Society
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April
25
Apr 25, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Caffeinated Ideas at Braintree

Presented by: Braintree
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May
04
May 4, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Small Biz Block Party

Presented by: Women's Business Center of Northern Ohio
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May
07
May 7, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Cleveland Impact Program’s 20th Small Business Showcase

Presented by: JumpStart
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May
08
May 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Webinar: The Art of Self-Promotion & Marketing Yourself to a Global Audience

Presented by: JumpStart
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May
15
May 15, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

Webinar: The State of AI

Presented by: JumpStart
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May
18
May 18, 2024 10:00 am - 1:30 pm EST

Small Business Resource Fair

Presented by: Economic & Community Development Institute
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June
12
Jun 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Webinar: People, Process, Tools: Clarifying Your Talent Strategy

Presented by: JumpStart
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