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COLUMBUS ENTREPRENEUR
EXPO 

A Gathering of Small Business Owners! 

October 15-17, 2024
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN 2024!!! 

Columbus Entrepreneur Expo is a three day small business collection of events where business owners, start ups, aspiring entrepreneurs, experts, investors and leaders gather to network, learn and celebrate the power of small business in Central Ohio.

The Details....

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - RUSH HOUR 

Join us for a dynamic day one with a morning of networking, fashion, and insightful discussions during "Rush Hour" Start your day with the perfect blend of professional connections and engaging activities designed to inspire and energize.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - CONFERENCE 

Join us for the Columbus Entrepreneur Expo, a college-style conference designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs. Immerse yourself in a full day of dynamic activities including fireside chats, breakout sessions, and an array of small business exhibitors.

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - COCKTAIL HOUR 

Join us for the grand finale of the Columbus Entrepreneur Expo on Day Three, culminating in a special evening semi-formal networking event, "Cocktail Hour."

The Conference
Young Businesswomen

About 

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MISSION

The mission of the Columbus Entrepreneur Week is empower small business owners to grow & scale their business.

VISION

Our vision is to gather small business owners together to network, learn and celebrate entrepreneurship in central ohio.

IMPACT

Our core values are;

 

1. Empowerment

2. Diversity

3. Inclusiveness

About

Speaker Line Up 

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Councilmember 

Nicholas J. Bankston

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Lisa Gutierrez

 Owner & CEO

Dos Hermanos Taco Truck 

Deonna Barnett - Aventi Enterprises

Deonna Barnett

Aventi Enterprises

Marissa Anderson - rev1 Ventures

Marissa Anderson

Rev1 Ventures

Speakers
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Dr. Joanne Mapis

Fork in Nigeria 

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Monica L. Womack, MPA

Chief, Minority Business Division

Ohio Department of Development 

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Rachel Koenig

Lamar Advertising

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J. Averi Frost

Executive Director 

Freedom Equity 

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Cristina D. Avila 

Vice President | Sr. Business Consultant for Minority Entrepreneurs 

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Trish Wright 

Owner, Celebrity Style Events 

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Jeremy Sharper

 VP Commercial Relationship Manager

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Andrea D. Wilkes 

Regional Director of MBAC

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Mary McCarthy

President

YMT Consultants 

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Keira Chatman

President

Columbus Urban League Young Professionals

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George Zarebski 

Co-Founder - Managing Partner

Urban Business Development Center

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LoLo Mychael

Co-Founder - Chief Executive Officer

Urban Business Development Center

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Cecelia Morris

President - Taking Charge Inc.

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Zara Durham

Director Of Community Engagement

Urban Business Development Center

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Jeff Lacy

Area President

FocusCFO

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Jamiyla Muhammad

Owner - We Write 

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Jason T. Jenkins

Chief, Diversity Officer

City of Columbus

SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024 

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