Summit supports business growth

HURON — Entrepreneurs, small business owners and community leaders across the region are invited to the Business Growth Summit 2026, a free afternoon connecting local businesses with the funding, resources and support they need to grow. The summit takes place from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 at South Shore Marine in Huron. Presented by Exclusively BA — which is celebrating 10 years of the full-service brand management agency building business growth, community and connections throughout the region — the event brings together economic development organizations offering funding opportunities, certifications, procurement guidance, advising and free business programs. Confirmed partners include the Ohio Department of Development, the Greater Sandusky Partnership, the Ohio Business Development Center, Team NEO (northeast Ohio) and the U.S. Small Business Administration with additional regional partners joining as resource contacts. Attendees can expect to: • Learn about funding and financing programs available to small businesses • Explore certification and procurement opportunities with government and corporate buyers • Connect directly with advisers and resource providers • Discover grants and free technical assistance programs • Build relationships with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders This event is about putting the right people in the same room. Access to the right connection can change the direction of a business. That's what we built this summit to do. The Business Growth Summit is free to attend, and advance registration is encouraged. People can register at exclusivelyba.com/business-growth-summit-2026 or text 419-656-2770.