Join us at the MidTown Collaboration Center for September’s Collaborative Conversation series in partnership with ECDI.<\/p>\n
This month, we’re hosting a panel of resource providers and small business owners for a casual conversation about leveraging available resources in Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Featuring representatives from the Small Business Association, the Women’s Business Center and more, the conversation will include Randa Jackson, owner of Cleveland Cotton Candy Machines, who will share her first-hand experience utilizing resources to start and scale her business.<\/p>\n
Immediately following the panel discussion will be a casual happy hour where attendees will be able to connect with other entrepreneurs as well as resource providers to keep the conversation and information sharing going.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss this fun, free learning opportunity – with a side of networking.<\/p>","excerpt":"
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