Hey Smithsonians! 👋Smith Francois here — founder of the Forests Program (Start, Shoot, Systemize & Scale). This episode is proudly sponsored by the Greater Linden Business Network (GLBN), right here in Columbus, Ohio 🌆Each month, GLBN hosts workshops and networking events that help entrepreneurs grow, collaborate, and brand together. A small yearly fee connects you to major benefits — from exclusive business resources to the year-end gala. If you live in or around the Linden area, I highly recommend joining. 💼✨Today’s episode captures the Second Annual Business Resource Fair at the Ohio History Center, where community partners came together to empower local business owners with the tools to thrive.We talk certification pathways (MBE/WBE/VBE), microloans and startup capital, insurance bundles that actually protect families, legal help for small businesses and nonprofits, and why “brilliantly boring” banking can be a superpower.If you’re building in Central Ohio (and beyond), this episode is your cheat sheet for next steps and connections that matter.💬 Special thanks to:Adelphi Bank – Branden Thomas & Monique UnderdownPNC Bank – Amanda Montes, Nikki Toney, Trinity Reeves & Kamaron WilsonLegal Aid Society of Southern & Central Ohio – Paul Bryson & Michael EdwardsAflac (Moore Independent Services) – Shawn A. MooreCity of Columbus, Office of Diversity & Inclusion – Dawanna AllenHilton I. Hale & Associates – Hilton Hale (CLU, Financial Services Professional)💡 Find the right network. Build with your community. Invest in yourself.Join the Greater Linden Business Network: glbn.org📍 Ohio History Center, Columbus, OH🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Smith Says Podcast#SmithSaysPodcast #PurposeOverPopularity #GLBN #ColumbusBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Community #SmallBusiness #FaithInAction #SupportLocal #ColumbusOhio #BusinessResources #MBE #WBE #VBESMITH SAYS INTERNATIONAL LLCsmithsaysinternational@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/smithsays1cash.app/$smithsaysllcPaypal: smithsays1Please comment and subscribe for full video.You are the best. Thank you for commenting and subscribing for full video.I help fresh entrepreneurs 4S their service-based business income, using the power of video.4S Program Founder Smith Francois#smithfrancois
