OHIO EXPO CENTER
FEATURED SHOW AREAS
Exhibitor Hall
Meet great vendors with unique services to help your business grow.
Workshops
30 minute sessions led by Industry Experts in various fields.
Keynote Theatre
Learn from iconic Business Leaders on The Main Stage.
Speed Networking
Meet 1-on-1 with other Businesses in these quick & efficient mini 2-minute networking sessions. (Silver, Gold, Platinum & VIP Badges)
Industry Meet-Ups
Meet & Network with Business Professionals in your Industry or other Industries of interest.
Happy Hour
Join us from 4-5 PM to wind down the day in a relaxed, fun networking atmosphere. Perfect for fostering new connections made during SBE. (Gold, Platinum & VIP Badges)
Business Card Exchange
Market yourself & your business to other SBE attendees by displaying your business card.
Photo Opps
Capture memorable moments at our designated Photo Opp Backdrops and share them on social media tagging #smallbusinessexpo
TODAY’S AGENDA
10:30AM - 11:00AM
W Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting and Operating a Business
Dennis Bell, Internal Revenue Service
Take control of your small business taxes! Empower yourself with the knowledge to stay on track. Join us for this informative session and take the driver’s seat in managing your business taxes.
Ditch the Group Plan: ICHRA is the Future of Health Benefits
If you’re a small business owner tired of unpredictable costs and limited options of your Group Health Insurance plan, it’s time for something smarter. In this workshop, you’ll discover how the ICHRA is flipping the script on employee benefits. Tony Runion, Ambetter Health W
Steal My Playbook: The Exact Blueprint to $2M ARR From Scratch
Anthony Reyes, Ikigai Flow
Forget theory. I’m giving you the exact system I used to scale from zero to $2M+ ARR in under two years—bootstrapped, blind, and without outside capital. The same strategies that landed MasterCard. Most guard this playbook—I’m handing it to you.
10:40AM - 11:00AM
11:00AM - 11:20AM Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Finance, Investors Industry Meet-Up M
S 11:00AM - 11:45AM
Speed Networking Session
Silver, Gold, Platinum & VIP Badge Holders
11:15AM - 11:45AM
W Is Your Business Ready to Take the Leap into Advertising?
Kristen Lundbeck, Spectrum Reach
Kristen Lundbeck, VP, Regional Ad Sales & local business advertising partners will discuss how they made the decision to take their business to the next level, make the investment in marketing & advertising and the impact on their business.
W Slash Taxes, Boost Profits & Keep More Cash—In Just 30 Minutes!
Jeffrey Mohlman, Lifetime Navigators
James Johnson, Lifetime Navigators
A simple approach to reducing your taxes immediately and in the long run, improving cash flow, employee retention, increasing profits and fostering sustainable growth.
(What more could you want in 30 minutes?!)
Room 1 (Floor 1)
11:15AM - 11:45AM
Wrestling with Organic Search: How to Beat the Competition
Dane Saville, SearchLab Digital
This is a crash course in developing a local SEO strategy that will help any local business dominate their backyard. From proper optimizations to developing a cogent content strategy, attendees will get specific insights from proven tactics.
11:20AM - 11:40AM
Room 2 (Floor 2)
3 (Floor 2)
Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, PR Industry Meet-Up
11:40AM - 12:00PM
Web Services, Apps, IT, Software, Technology Industry Meet-Up
12:00PM - 12:45PM
S Speed Networking Session
Silver, Gold, Platinum & VIP Badge Holders
12:00PM - 12:45PM FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
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Workshop Room 3 (Floor 2)
Speed Networking (Exhibitor Hall Floor 1)
Workshop Room 1 (Floor 1)
Unlock Success in Amazon’s Store: Insights From Local Entrepreneurs
Daniel Corcoran, Amazon
Jerry Tsai, The Happy Start Phillip Guerra, The Happy Start
Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Daniel Corcoran, Program Manager at Amazon. Hear firsthand from two locally based small business owners as they share how they found success selling in Amazon’s store.
1:00PM - 1:30PM
W From Fixer to Influencer: Become a Leader Others WANT to Follow
Sean Olson, Renogize Professional Coaching
This session empowers leaders to shift from being problem-solvers to impactful influencers. It is ideal for leaders and business owners seeking to lead intentionally, develop their teams, and unlock their full leadership potential.
(Exhibitor Hall Floor 1)
Room 1 (Floor 1)
The LemonAd Effect: Refreshing Your Brand to Stand Out and Succeed
Calvin Jackson, Verizon
Vanessa Jackson, Verizon
This workshop is designed to revitalize your brand’s identity and market presence. Drawing inspiration from our innovative approach to creative marketing, this session will equip you with practical strategies to enhance your brand’s appeal.
Workshop Room 2 (Floor 2)
Workshop Room 2 (Floor 2)
Strategic Growth: Six Strategies to Successfully Scale
VR Small, Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center
Sustained success in today’s fast-evolving market requires a strategic growth plan. Join us for Strategic Growth: Six Strategies to Successfully Scale, where you’ll discover proven methods to drive measurable value.
The Keynote Theatre
Keynote Theatre (Exhibitor Hall Floor 1)
Speed Networking
1:00PM - 1:20PM
M eCommerce, Manufacturers, Retail, Distributors Industry Meet-Up
1:00PM - 1:45PM
S Speed Networking Session Silver, Gold, Platinum & VIP Badge Holders
1:20PM - 1:40PM
Industry Meet-Ups (Exhibitor Hall Floor 1)
Speed Networking (Exhibitor Hall Floor 1)
3:00PM - 3:20PM Hospitality, Travel, Transportation, Recreation Industry Meet-Up
3:00PM - 3:45PM
S Speed Networking Session
Silver, Gold, Platinum & VIP Badge Holders
Speed Networking (Exhibitor Hall Floor 1)
1:40PM - 2:00PM Healthcare, HR, Employee Services Industry Meet-Up
1:45PM - 2:30PM
FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
3:20PM - 3:40PM
Government, Non-Profit, Associations, Education Industry Meet-Up
3:30PM - 4:00PM
Unlock Powerful Funding Strategies for Business & Real Estate Success
Workshop Room 1 (Floor 1)
Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint to Sustainable Success
K Keynote Theatre (Exhibitor Hall Floor 1)
Nicole Denise, meMarketing
This session will guide you through the process of creating a Business, Branding, & Well-Being plan that will help you launch & grow. You’ll develop a greater understanding of your business, what you want to achieve, and how to get there. You’ll also create a roadmap for success that you can refer back to again and again. All entrepreneurs run into the same fundamental problems. Getting stuck after having an idea, running at a loss, losing clients… The good news? This Trifecta is a 100% practical guide to branding, launching and profiting. This will help you get started with your ideas, shorten the times it takes to see results by avoiding business pitfalls and keep cash flowing. Don’t waste more time struggling with it alone. Tap into the minds of experts and scale your business.
2:00PM - 2:45PM
S Speed Networking (Exhibitor Hall Floor 1) Speed Networking Session Silver, Gold, Platinum & VIP Badge Holders
2:45PM - 3:15PM
From Bland to Brand: DIY Website Makeover Secrets for Small Business Owners
Lisa Brown, Studio 951
Whether you’re building from scratch or revamping, learn to create a stunning, high-converting website—without overwhelm! Discover common mistakes, design secrets, AI-powered tools, and more. Plus, live website teardowns & tips!
The Exit Blueprint: Succession Planning for Your Business
Jason Harris, Equitable Advisors
Business Owners should always be planning for their eventual exit. Topics covered are: how to prepare for your exit mentally, financially, and from the business perspective. Types of exits (family, 3rd party, private equity), and the importance of a Buy/Sell.
Workshop Room 2 (Floor 2)
This seminar is designed to help real estate investors navigate the diverse funding options available to finance their investment projects. From traditional loans to creative financing methods, learn keys to scaling a successful real estate portfolio.
How to Legally Slash $50K+ Off Your Annual Tax Bill
Telma Landhorian, Elite Consulting
Paying $50K or More in Taxes? Learn the top 5 legal, IRS-supported strategies that high-earning business owners use to reduce their tax burden by $50K–$100K+ per year. These strategies are proactive, proven, and built to protect and grow your wealth.
Shoestring Media: Tools & Tricks Cheaper Than Your Morning Coffee
Dan Farkas, Pass PR
Strategic communication is a must for small business survival. Shoestring Media shows attendees how existing resources can help with B2B, B2C, and internal communication. We’ll then showcase efficiency hacks to help guests keep the plan moving
3:40PM - 4:00PM Art, Entertainment, Creative, Designer Industry Meet-Up
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Workshop Room 3 (Floor 2)
Networking Happy Hour End your day in a more casual and fun networking environment.
Gold, Platinum & VIP Badge Holders
Use the map on the back to locate these show areas
Yusef Muhammad, SCORE
