JobsOhio Small Business Newsletter | March 10, 2026

Economic Development

Jumpstart your business growth

JobsOhio helps support the many small businesses that form the backbone of our state. From grant funding to free bootcamps to a 12-month management program, we arm small business owners with the skills and resources they need to grow their company and lead it to success.

School for CEOs: Lightship Programming Elevates Kameron Seabrook’s Small Business

Kameron Seabrook was an up-and-coming business owner when he learned about the Lightship Bootcamp/Launchpad programming, which helped him bolster the skills he needed to see his business succeed. Kameron learned operational strategy, the CEO mindset, and how to build a financial model that actually works—lessons he immediately applied to his now-thriving startup company, Obai.

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Dates, Locations Announced for FREE Small Business Bootcamps in 2026

Held at eight sites across Ohio, these 2.5-day training programs help early-stage founders and small business owners build operational and leadership skills to grow their company. The curriculum includes guidance on brand development, marketing and design strategy, legal advice, and how to pursue investment opportunities.

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How Can Our Small Business Grant Help You? Just Ask Maggie’s Farm & Aromatics

The JobsOhio Small Business Grant offers financial assistance to eligible small businesses in Ohio looking to grow their operations. One recipient: a Chillicothe-based modern apothecary that expanded to meet rising customer demand for its wholesale products.

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Upcoming Events

March 23-25

Lightship Bootcamp: Marietta

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March 25

Black Tech Week Meetup: Marietta

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APRIL 8

Black Tech Week Meetup: Springfield

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APRIL 21-23

Lightship Bootcamp: Youngstown

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MAY 18-20

Lightship Bootcamp: Columbus

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JULY 14-16

Black Tech Week 2026
Cincinnati

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