The Hub News CDC Feb 2016

INSIDE: 2 The Scrap Lab is at The Hub 3 Michael Stinziano announces February Community Hours 4 February Monthly Schedule of Events

Tim Carthon to present the SBI Workshop™ (Startup Business Infrastructure Workshop) COMING 02.20.16 The SBI Workshop™ is on • 6-hour SBI Workshop™ (Startup Business Infrastructure Workshop) takes aspiring business owners and guides them from the concept to develop stage of their startup business • SBI Workshops™ are for up -to only 40 aspiring inner-city Entrepreneurs (very small workshops).

• Attendees don't have to pay the normal $20-$40 to attend.

Wealth Wednesdays at The HUB Story by Gayle Warren

Tim Carthon At-Risk Student Education Advocate Startup Business Consultant • Author

“Tomorrow waits for no man, so here at the HUB we keep it moving. We believe that there is value in everyone who walks through our doors. We are evolving and are here to serve…” said Asad Shabazz to the crowd of over 40 business owners and

ABOUT TIM CARTHON A long-time educator and clinician in elementary, middle, high schools, and college, Tim Carthon is aptly named “The force of the thoughtprovoking voice” for his amazing ability to help others see things from angles they never knew existed and turn them into a voice for thoughtprovocation through what he calls the “simpleness of simplicity.”

A hardworking, creative visionary and specialist in the fields of at-risk Student education advocacy and Greek fraternities and sororities, his unique blend of these subjects is something marveled at by long-time educators and education administrators throughout the Midwest.

Learn more: www.facebook.com/ TimothyCarthon

corporate partners who attended the ‘Wealth Wednesday’ event held on January 27, 2016. The venue again was in the lobby of the HUB Community Development Corporation, located at 1336 E. Main, Columbus, OH 43215. As this is a lunch mixer Continued on Page 2

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS of THE HUB CDC Here at the H.U.B. we believe in a total holistic approach to economic development and empowerment.

To learn more about us and what we offer, visit: www.thehubcdc.com

770-580-5812

HUB CDC NEWS  FEBRUARY 2016

The Scrap Lab is at The Hub Classes are in session at the Scrap Lab at the HUB. You can make a 11 x 14 scrapbook page on canvas for $15.00 (please bring photos for the canvas class), or 3 handmade greeting cards for $10.00. Class times are 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm everyday (except Sundays). All materials are provided. Group rates are available.

Call Debbie Willis at 614 432-1467 to sched-

▲ Daviona loved making handmade greeting cards at the Scrap Lab at the HUB.

► Shamya enjoyed the card making class at the Scrap Lab at the HUB.

Wealth Wednesdays - Continued from Page 1 all enjoyed the donation of fried chicken drum sticks from Pastor Thomas Webb, desserts by Miss Debbie, and we had a wonderful opportunity to promote a new business at the HUB with a taste of “A Blessed Palate” prepared by Cobra Gordon, who will be launching the “HUB Café” in collaboration with Shabazz Development Corporation.

For most in attendance, it was their first visit, so there was much anticipation of just what to expect. Along with Mr. Shabazz presentation and tour of the facility at the end of the event, Sharon Gordon, CEO/Founder of Urban Trendsetters also addressed the crowd. She encouraged the attendees to network with a goal of meeting (5) new business partners. She also shared the purpose of HUB BIZ List form each attendee was asked to complete. The form was a questionnaire which asked specific business questions all businesses need to answer and address on a day to day basis, like “Do I need a Business Coach?” and “Do I need to move my business out of my home?” Ms. Gordon said“As a business owner celebrating 13 years in business it is those relationships that have been a vital part of how Urban Trendsetters has been around when many others have come and gone. So if we at the HUB have an idea of what you bring to the table then working together, at the end of the day we can all eat.”

Also in attendance were representatives’ from Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, who had attended the MBE Procurement Fair held the previous week at the

HUB. Cheryl Taylor, Vice President and Financial Center Manager at Fifth Third Bank said “This HUB Community Development Corporation is exactly what this community needs to educate, enhance and build a better future for our children and successful entrepreneurs. I am so impressed with the vision and the great works this organization is doing. This is the result of great minds working from the ground up. Collaboration and passion is always a key to success! The ‘Wealth Wednesday’ is also a much needed component to empower our businesses.” Gayle Warren, who worked from home with Legal Shield for the past 13 years and who coordinates this monthly event, stated “seeing new faces and the partnerships that are developing makes me love being at the HUB. I have customers who reside in this building and new ones walk through the door everyday.”

Final remarks were made by Hawa Farah, Relationship Specialist at United Healthcare. She modestly thanked the attendees for supporting this event, sharing that United Healthcare is committed to small businesses and their success. She welcomed new partnerships and shared that upcoming events will allow those involved unique opportunities. Mr. Shabazz shared that not only has United Healthcare been committed to the HUB from the beginning, but they are leading the path with the financial support they have supplied, for this we are eternally grateful.

HUB CDC NEWS  FEBRUARY 2016

COUNCILMEMBER STINZIANO ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY COMMUNITY HOURS City Councilmember Michael Stinziano will hold Community Hours in February across the city to listen to issues and concerns of Columbus residents.

Community Hours offer citizens the opportunity to tell Councilmember Stinziano what is important to them and how he can help. All members of the Columbus community are encouraged to attend.

“Significant issues confront our diverse city every day. I want to hear, firsthand, from my constituents about what concerns them as we work together to make our neighborhoods the best places to live, work, start a business and raise a family in Ohio,” said Stinziano.

Councilmember Stinziano will hold February Community Hours at the following locations: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 Columbus Library - Karl Road Branch 5590 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 4:00pm–5:30pm WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 Reeb Avenue Center 255 Reeb Ave, Columbus, OH 43207 4:30pm-6:00pm SATURDAY, FEB. 13 Columbus Library - South High Branch 3540 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207 10:00pm-11:30am FRIDAY, FEB. 19 Columbus Library - Shephard Branch 790 N. Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 10:00am-11:30am SATURDAY, FEB. 27 Westland Area Library 4740 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43228 10:00am – 11:30am

THE HUB CDC CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY 2016

February 3, 2016 11am-1pm  HUB Vision Board Day We will provide dessert and beverages no lunch will be provided, but available for purchase.

February 10, 2016 11am-1pm  Urban Trendsetter's 13th Anniversary 90 Days of networking and media workshop.

6:00pm-7:30pm  It's Tax Time Presentation by J. Rene's Bookkeeping and G. Warren Wealth Enterprises

Councilman Stinziano serves as Chair of Council’s Public Utilities Committee, Judiciary & Court Administration Committee, and Technology Committee.

From 2011 to 2016, Councilman Stinziano proudly represented the residents and businesses of Columbus in the Ohio General Assembly.

To learn more about Mike Stinziano, visit: www.michaelstinziano.com/

THE HUB CDC

Workforce Development To empower and prepare hard to employ and other individuals for employment opportunities which will allow them to maintain an appropriate quality of life and to exercise standards and values which will ensure the sustainability of employment, in an effort for them to meet their daily life needs. Additionally, this will allow us to create an active “group” of individuals who are prepared for potential employment opportunities.

February 17, 2016 HUB MBE Day 10-11am  MBE Certification $25.00 per attendant Registration handled by Rhonda 614-522-9122

11:00am-1:00pm Wealth Wednesday Event 11:00am-11:30am  Networking 11:30-12:30pm  Section (3) Training

by Asifa Shabazz

12:30pm-1:00pm Networking and Surveys 1:00pm-4:00pm MBE Procurement Fair

February 20, 2016 SBI Workshop 9am to 4pm  Tim Carthon to present the SBI Workshop™ (Startup Business Infrastructure Workshop) Food Available for purchase

February 24, 2016 Wealth Wednesday Lunch Mixer Sponsored by G Warren Wealth Enterprises J Renee Bookkeping Prepared by A Blessed Palate

HUB CDC NEWS  FEBRUARY 2016

Wealth Wednesdays continues to attract more business owners! Be sure to attend the next one February 24, 2016!

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