OSU South Centers Business Development Network

08/05/2026

Welcoming Ohio Small Business Development Center State Director Jim Laipply at The OSU South Centers among others speaking and attending the Appalachian Ohio Meeting.

07/16/2026

The Ohio Farm Bureau Growing Tomorrow Grant program provides grants to new or early-stage agricultural businesses. The deadline to apply is July 31!
https://ofbf.org/growing-tomorrow-grant/

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at The OSU South Centers is available to review the business plans and applications before submission.

This grant-making program is the brainchild of Mike Boyert, a former Ohio Farm Bureau board trustee, and his wife Patti. Mike and Patti, residents of Medina County, remember well the struggles they encountered when they started their farming careers, and the difficulties they faced in starting, grow...

07/13/2026

Interested in doing business with ODOT? Check out this virtual workshop with Southern Ohio APEX Accelerator.

🚨If you missed today's ODOT webinar, be sure to sign up for the next one!

July 30th at 2pm EST we will be partnering with ODOT to go over ODOT Certifications. 📑

To register, click the link below. 👇
https://soapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/17126

06/18/2026

Great morning at the OSU South Centers

06/17/2026

Southern Ohio APEX Accelerator is hosting this LIVE event for the SBA: Mentor Protege Program. Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1-2:30 pm. Register: www.soapex.org or call 740-377-4550.

06/17/2026

Join Southern Ohio APEX Accelerator June 23rd from 2-4 pm for this important webinar:

06/10/2026

Ross County Businesses - this loan special is just for you! Check out the flyer and apply through ECDI.org/loans

06/08/2026

Join us Wednesday, June 10th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the OSU South Centers Endeavor Center as we partner with the Southern Ohio APEX Accelerator to present some great topics on government contracting and marketing.

06/01/2026

🎨 Start Simple. Design Big! 🚀
Ready to level up your graphic design skills, create eye-catching social media posts, or build stunning marketing materials with confidence? Join us for an interactive Canva Workshop led by Business Development Specialist, Ashley Wilburn!

Whether you are a absolute beginner or looking to master advanced features, we have a session tailored for you. You can register for one or both sessions!

📅 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location: OSU Endeavor Center (Room 160), 1862 Shyville Rd, Piketon, OH 45661

⏰ Schedule breakdown
10–11 a.m. | Session 1: Intro to Canva
Perfect for beginners! Learn the basics and get comfortable with user-friendly design tools.

11 a.m. – Noon | Optional Lunch
Network and refuel! Available for $15 at the time of registration.

Noon – 2:30 p.m. | Session 2: Advanced Canva Training
Ready for more? Dive deep into advanced features and techniques to make your designs pop.

🎟️ Reserve Your Seat!
Seats are limited, so don't wait to level up your creative game.
👉 Register here: go.osu.edu/learncanva

📧 Questions? Reach out to Kim at [email protected] or call 740-289-3115.

Brought to you by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

05/28/2026