💎 Happy Labor Day Weekend! (Issue #3)

Happy Monday Morning,  

A warm welcome to the 96 new folks who have joined us since last Monday! Every week, we share business + networking events around town so you know where to go to network and grow.

Scheduling Note: Since next Monday is Labor Day, we’re sending next week’s issue on Tuesday, September 3rd.

We hope you have a great long weekend and get some good rest between the festivals and cookouts!

Now, let’s get to business!

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📆 BUSINESS EVENTS

Gem City Black Business Month Awards

🎤 Greater West Dayton Incubator
🗓️ Thu, Aug 29: 5:30 - 8 pm
📍 Easter Seals West Campus, Trotwood
💲 Free
🔗 Learn More

Celebrate the achievements of Black entrepreneurs at this awards ceremony. See excellence honored with award categories like Hustler of the Year and Youth Entrepreneur. Gain insights on building business and community through a thought-provoking panel discussion. A great way to wrap up Black Business Month with education and recognition!

Workforce Development: Stay & Thrive

🎤 Technology First
🗓️ Thu, Sep 5: 8:30 - 10 am
📍 Business Solutions Center, Dayton
💲 Members: Free | Non-Members: $10
🔗 Register

A strong culture means strong employee retention. This panel discussion will share effective ways you can keep your top talent using the latest tools and strategies. But this isn't a one-sided conversation. Attendees should come ready to share their own thoughts and learnings on how to build a workplace worth staying at.

September Education Seminar

🎤 Heart of Centerville Washington Twp
🗓️ Mon, Sep 9: 5 - 8 pm
📍 Station House, Centerville
💲 $10
🔗 Register

Learn about the state/local resources available to your small business and get ideas about how to manage the money you make. Explore the business expo and network from 5 - 6, then hear from speakers from the City of Centerville and Columbus' SBA Office.

After the talks, join round-table discussions led by local experts on strategy, finance, and investing. An evening full of valuable insights to help your business thrive and fuel your drive.

Startup Week

🎤 Launch Dayton
🗓️ Tue, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 12: 9 am - 5 pm
📍 The Hub, Dayton
💲 Free
🔗 Learn More

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals at this 3-day community-driven conference. Get inspired through impactful talks + workshops and learn how to take your business to the next level. Build a custom agenda to suit your needs and of course, network!

DRMA Economic Update

🎤 Dayton Manufacturers Assoc.
🗓️ Tue, Sep 10: 2:15 - 6 pm
📍 Sinclair Conference Center, Dayton
💲 Member: $85 | Non-Member: $110
🔗 Register

Join DRMA and economist Connor Lokar of ITR Economics for a recap of 2024 and look at what's ahead. Hear what the FED's anticipated actions and disinflation mean for the Miami Valley and how that impacts your business planning.

John P. Kalaman Memorial Tournament

🎤 JP Memorial Scholarship
🗓️ Thu, Sep 12: 8 am
📍 Yankee Trace, Centerville
💲 Solo: $130 | Foursome: $520
🔗 Register

Honor Centerville's only fallen officer, John P. Kalaman, by supporting this memorial scholarship program. Your participation funds two $10,000 academic scholarships and one $4,000 technical school award. A meaningful event focused on giving back and fostering connections.

Breakfast Briefing

🎤 Dayton Chamber
🗓️ Fri, Sep 13: 7:45 - 9:15 am
📍 NCR Country Club, Kettering
💲 Member: $35 | Non-Member: $50
🔗 Register

Start your Friday with Kroger's Cincinnati/Dayton Division President, Ann Reed. She'll discuss Kroger's $84 million investment in local store remodels, and its impact on the Miami Valley. A great opportunity to network and learn from one of the largest retailers in the country, let alone our community.

Exit With Purpose

🎤 Dayton Metro Library
🗓️ Tue, Oct 1: 4 - 5 pm
📍 Miami Township Branch
💲 Free
🔗 Register

Thinking about exiting your business? This talk will give you the practical guidance you need to start planning your exit strategy. Learn what your options are, how to plan, and what pitfalls to avoid. Limited seats are available, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make your succession a success!

Economic Development Summit

🎤 I70/75 Development Assoc
🗓️ Fri, Oct 18: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
📍 Sinclair Conference Center, Dayton
💲 Member: $110 | Non-member: $125
🔗 Register

Is there a better place to talk about what's going in aerospace than the birthplace of aviation? Learn about progress in aerospace defense, airport developments, advanced air mobility, Wright Patt's research, and Sinclair's UAS training. Don't miss this informative event covering the cornerstone of our economy.

🤝 NETWORKING

Moraine Lunch

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Tue: 12 - 1 pm
📍 Chiapas Mexican Grill, Moraine
🔗 Learn More

Join H7’s Moraine chapter for a quick bite and lasting connections.

Bellbrook Meeting

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Wed: 8:30 - 9:30 am
📍 Chick-fil-A (Cornerstone), Centerville
🔗 Learn More

Kickstart your morning with Bellbrook's H7 chapter. Sip coffee and build connections.

Huber Heights Happy Hour

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Wed: 4 - 5 pm
📍 Alematic Artisan Ales, Huber Heights
🔗 Learn More

Open up a tab and close out your day networking with H7’s Huber Heights chapter.

Beavercreek Coffee With Champions

🎤 Beavercreek Chamber
🗓️ Thu: 8 - 9 am
📍 Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce
🔗 Learn More

An open weekly leadership workshop built to help you grow your business and be a force for good in your community.

Kettering Coffee With Champions

🎤 KMO Chamber
🗓️ Thu: 8:30 - 9:30 am
📍 PuroClean, Moraine
🔗 Learn More

Tackle your toughest leadership and personal development questions in an open, judgment-free space.

Riverside Lunch

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Thu: 12 - 1 pm
📍 Cedarland Bakery, Dayton
🔗 Learn More

Join H7’s Riverside chapter for a quick bite and lasting connections.

Springboro Happy Hour

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Thu: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
📍 The Barrel, Springboro
🔗 Learn More

Wrap up your work day with H7's Springboro chapter by grabbing a drink with your peers.

HOCWT Coffee

🎤 Heart of Centerville Washington Twp
🗓️ Fri: 8 - 9:30 am
📍 Station House, Centerville
🔗 Learn More

Start your Friday with the Heart (of which we're proud members). After networking, our meetings start at 8:30 am with quick intros then updates until 9:15 am. Leaving the last 15 for announcements. A great group with warm and welcoming folks.

Miamisburg Meeting

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Fri: 8:30 - 9:30 am
📍 Performance Wraps, Miamisburg
🔗 Learn More

Meet new folks and make deeper connections at Miamisburg’s H7 chapter.

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 — Max