Small Business Exclusives

Small Business Exclusives is a hands-on learning series designed specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Allen County. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow, this event series gives you access to practical tools, expert advice, and valuable connections to help move your business forward.

What You’ll Learn

Each event features focused, workshop-style sessions on real-world business topics, including:

Business Branding

Sales Strategies

Customer Loyalty

Content Creation

How It Works

At each event, local business leaders and subject matter experts will serve as table hosts—offering guidance, answering questions, and helping you work through your toughest challenges in a collaborative environment. These roundtable-style discussions are designed to be interactive, supportive, and solution-focused.

Who Should Attend?

  • Small business owners

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Startups

  • Anyone looking to grow or strengthen their business

Whether you’re building your brand, refining your sales approach, or exploring how to reach more customers, Small Business Exclusives is built to meet you where you are.

Get Involved

Stay tuned for upcoming events and registration details. Explore our events calendar for more community events.

Additional Small Business Resources

Visit our Entrepreneurship page to explore local programs and organizations.

Join us for our Upcoming Workshops

Solidify Your Brand

Solidify Your Brand is a hands-on workshop to help you define, refine, and elevate your brand identity. Learn how to clarify your message, create a consistent visual presence, and build stronger connections with your audience. You’ll leave with practical tools to confidently represent your brand across platforms.

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Zero Fluff Sales

Zero Sales Fluff is a practical workshop for selling with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Learn how to communicate your value without gimmicks, build trust with your audience, and close more deals. You’ll leave with straightforward strategies and tools to simplify your sales process and boost results—no fluff required.

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Customer Loyalty Unlocked

Customer Loyalty Unlocked is a hands-on workshop focused on turning first-time buyers into loyal customers. Discover simple strategies to build trust, create memorable experiences, and keep people coming back. Walk away with practical tools to strengthen relationships and increase long-term customer retention for your business.

Content that Converts

Content that Converts is a hands-on workshop designed to help you create content that captures attention and drives results. Learn how to generate ideas, build engagement, and boost sales using simple, free tools like ChatGPT and Canva. Walk away with practical strategies you can apply right away.