Rooted & Rising: Founder Finance Night - Understanding Term Sheets

October 1, 2026
Please join us for an evening at the iconic Nottingham Spirk building, hosted in partnership with Burton D. Morgan Foundation and Ohio Startup Network.​We’ll kick off with a short keynote from a seasoned founder or investor, then move into…

Free Enterprise program: Free Market Capitalism 101: Foundations

October 1, 2026
Join us for a series of conversations around free enterprise and capitalism. While sessions are open to the public, they are designed around the needs of K-12 teachers and aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards in Financial Literacy. All…

Free Enterprise program: Adam Smith and Political Economy

October 2, 2026
Program on Adam Smith and the political economy, presented by Dr. Brianne Wolf, Associate Professor of Political Theory at James Madison College at Michigan State University.October 2, 20263:00 pmAshland University, Ronk Auditorium, Schar…

Free Enterprise program: From Dorm Room to Distribution: Entrepreneurship in Action

October 13, 2026
From Dorm Room to Distribution: Entrepreneurship in ActionOctober 13, 20267:30 - 9:00 amAshland University, John Myers Convocation CenterBy Ashland UniversityContinental breakfast will be provided.This program is presented as part of…

Branding without Bragging: How to Balance Family and Business in your Marketing

October 14, 2026
In family enterprises, the brand is more than a logo—it reflects trust, reputation, and longterm consistency. The program focuses on how values, continuity, and family identity show up externally—shaping market perception and…

COSE BIG Summit 2026

October 15, 2026
Get ready to think BIG. The BIG Summit returns on October 15! This must-attend event for business owners and leaders offers valuable insights from Cleveland's top business minds on innovation, success, and growth.October 15, 20268:00 am -…