Starting Your Business in the U.S

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

ECDI | Columbus

Economic & Community Development Institute
Publisher/HostEconomic & Community Development Institute
Starting Your Business in the U.S
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Join us for expert guidance and resources to help asylees, refugees, and parolees start or grow a business in the U.S.
About this Event

Many people with asylee, refugee, or parolee status want to start or grow a small business in the United States but aren’t always sure what steps to take. This two-hour event is designed to give you clear, practical information, time to ask questions, and direct support from experts who are ready to help you move forward with confidence. To get the most value, we strongly encourage you to stay for the full two hours—you won’t want to miss any part of it.

You’ll also enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages while you learn and connect.


Join us to learn about:

  • Different types of business ownership in the U.S.
  • How your legal status can affect your business plans
  • Tax preparation and answers to your tax questions
  • How to get financially ready for a small business loan


This is a unique opportunity to get trusted guidance, build clarity, and take real steps toward your business goals. Save your spot, come ready with questions, and plan to stay for the full event, this is one you don’t want to miss.


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Since 2004, ECDI has assisted Ohio’s entrepreneurs through their one-stop-shop business services model, suited to meet the needs of all entrepreneurs, regardless of what business stage they’re in. From providing capital to entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses, to providing focused, business-specific educational opportunities to enhance entrepreneurial skill sets, ECDI works with their clients to meet their specific needs. Whether you merely have a business idea or are opening up your fifth location, we have helped more than 15,000 entrepreneurs to take advantage of the services we provide.

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ECDI, 1655 Old Leonard Avenue, Columbus, United States

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