Start Up Stories and Strategies

Join Ohio University Eastern for Startup Stories and Strategies, an engaging panel discussion featuring five local entrepreneurs who will share their experiences, challenges, lessons learned and strategies for building successful businesses.

This free event offers students, aspiring entrepreneurs, business professionals and community members an opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with local business leaders and explore the realities of entrepreneurship.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: Refreshments begin at 6 p.m.; panel discussion begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ohio University Eastern, Community Room
Cost: Free and open to the public

Seating is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.

Register: https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV8BtQ4YqsgDOoBPU

Startup Stories and Strategies is presented in partnership with the Community Improvement Corporation of Belmont County and Create Our Future, with funding support from the Ohio University Regional Higher Education Workforce Success Initiative Grant and the School of Communication Studies Research Incentive Funds.

Learn more: https://www.ohio.edu/news/2026/10/startup-stories-strategies-returns-ohio-university-eastern-nov-12