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Most business owners wait until January to think about taxes — and by then, it’s too late.

The reality is, the decisions you make right now will determine what you owe later. Mid-year is your opportunity to make adjustments, reduce your tax burden, and keep more of what you earn.

Join us for a free Tuesday Tune Up designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to be proactive — not surprised — at tax time.

🗓 Tuesday, June 2 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

We’ll cover where you stand today, strategies to lower your tax bill, and how to adjust your payments before year-end.

Featuring Lorianne Rose, CPA, with 20+ years of experience helping small business owners make smarter financial decisions.

Don’t leave money on the table this year.
👉 Register here: https://monkeylink.co/1a6a40

Pay Less, Plan Now: Mid-Year Tax Planning Find out how to reduce your tax burden and keep more of your profits before December 31st.

Another sweet vendor joining us at the ECDI Pop-Up Market: ! ✨

Oh Churros is a family-owned Columbus business specializing in fresh, made-from-scratch churros, empanadas, tequeños, and other delicious Spanish desserts. They’ll be bringing their incredible churros and homemade dulce de leche spreads to the market — including traditional dulce de leche, dulce de leche repostero, and caramel spread varieties. 🤎🍩

What started as a home-based family business has grown tremendously over the past year, and we’re excited to help spotlight their journey as they continue growing toward their next big milestone.

If you love discovering local food businesses and supporting passionate entrepreneurs, make sure to stop by their booth at the market!

📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 ECDI Columbus | 1655 Old Leonard Avenue

🎟️ Free + open to the public

Register here: https://monkeylink.co/57feec

Please note: All ECDI offices will close early at 12 PM on Friday, May 22, and remain closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

If you need support, we encourage you to connect with us before the long weekend.

We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26. Wishing you a safe and reflective Memorial Day.

We’re proud to support the 2026 Contacts to Contracts (C2C) Conference hosted by the Cincinnati Minority Business Assistance Center! 🎉

This impactful event connects small businesses with prime contractors, lenders, and industry experts to help entrepreneurs grow through contracting opportunities. This year’s conference will focus on the financial side of contracting — from pricing and cash flow to protecting profitability after winning the work.

If you’re looking to scale your business through contracts, this is an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

📍 Cincinnati, OH
🗓 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/C2CCincy

We’re excited to be a sponsor and support opportunities that help small businesses thrive. 💙