IN THE NEWS
INCREASE CDC Welcomes New Staff Member
April 27, 2012 By Carmen D. Dandridge
Meet Lisa Tye, Program Assistant for INCREASE CDC. Lisa has an Associate Degree in Business Management and brings event planning and technology experience to her current role. Lisa believes working for INCREASE CDC is a good fit because the organization’s passion for helping others perfectly aligns with her own personal mission. Lisa originally hails from [...]
The Big Move: INCREASE CDC Moves to New Facility
April 27, 2012 By Carmen D. Dandridge
On Monday, April 30th, INCREASE CDC moved from its old location at 3146 Agler Road into a newer and larger facility at 2215-A Citygate Drive. The new office is large enough to host training workshops, networking events, and a variety of other business services. Donations from supporters are still needed for equipment and furniture, i.e., [...]
Graduate Spotlight: Kristiauna Mangum
April 26, 2012 By Carmen D. Dandridge
Kristiauna Mangum completed the Developing the Business Plan course in 2011 and was selected as the valedictorian for the 2012 business planning graduating class. She is the owner and founder of an emerging enterprise called The Beauty Mentor, LLC, a Christian faith-based company that provides beauty and mentoring services for young ladies. Kristiauna founded The [...]
Ohio Small Business Contracting Workshop
April 25, 2012 By Carmen D. Dandridge
On Tuesday, May 1 at 2:00 pm, U.S. Senator Rob Portman will host a free workshop to introduce small and medium-sized businesses in Ohio to potential business opportunities with the federal government. When: Tuesday, May 1, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Where: The Columbus State Conference Center, Columbus State Community College, 315 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, [...]
2012 Entrepreneurs Conference
April 24, 2012 By admin
On Thursday, October 11, 2012, INCREASE CDC will host the Second Annual Entrepreneur Conference & Expo at the Embassy Suites Hotel at the Columbus Airport. This event is designed to educate, motivate and energize entrepreneurs, business managers and professionals. Break-out sessions and presentations will be led by industry experts to cover much-needed information on topics [...]
A Night of Honor and Recognition
April 23, 2012 By Carmen D. Dandridge
INCREASE Community Development Corporation (INCREASE CDC) hosted the Eighth Annual Micro Entrepreneur Awards on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The event, sponsored in part by Commerce National Bank, highlighted successful entrepreneurs in the Central Ohio community and also recognized graduates of INCREASE CDC’s business planning program. Over forty (40) entrepreneurs were nominated, and [...]
We've moved! Your support is still needed for new furniture and equipment for the new building. Submit donations to support our efforts in helping people start and grow businesses in Central Ohio! All donors contributing toward The Big Move will be recognized on the wall of our new lobby. Become a supporter of INCREASE CDC and make your donation today! Call 614-476-1758 to donate by phone or send checks/money orders to INCREASE CDC, 2215-A Citygate Dr., Columbus, OH 43219.