Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel
50 North Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Passion. Vision. Determination. Creativity. It's all part of the entrepreneurial spirit that small business owners possess and share with others. Join the Columbus Chamber and the Columbus Chamber's Small Business Council for the Small Business Forum and Leader Awards as we celebrate our small business leaders and tap area experts to share valuable business information on sustainability, accessing capital, customer service, succession planning and much more.

Small Business Forum
(7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
Small business is an ever-changing entity. A different economy. Stages of growth. There's always something new to deal with and lessons to learn. That's why the Columbus Chamber wants to keep you ahead of the learning curve. And, that's why this year's Small Business Forum and Leader Awards not only highlights our area's brightest and best business talent, but it's been designed to provide professional development opportunities. Clark Kellogg, Basketball Analyst, CBS Sports will be the morning keynote.

Download the List of 2009 Forum Panel Presenters Here

Small Business Leader Awards Luncheon
(11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Celebrating entrepreneurial spirit is really what the Small Business Leader Awards are all about. Small business owners deserve recognition for what they bring to our region and how they inspire others. Columbus is known for its spirit of entrepreneurship and small businesses contribute greatly to our local economy. Join our Presenting Sponsor Commerce National Bank and Partner Business First as we honor these business leaders. Bea Wolper, Attorney at Law, Emens & Wolper Law Firm and Advisory Board Member, Conway Family Business Center of Central Ohio will be the luncheon keynote.

Small Business Leader Award Finalists
Under $1 million:

• Bill Balderaz, Founder
  Webbed Marketing
• Mike Figliuolo, Managing Director
  thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Over $1 million:

• Kamal Boulos, President
  The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro
• Kristen Harris & Catherine Lang-Cline, Owners
  Portfolio Creative
• Dan Bashore, Jerry Spencer, John Killacky
  Bartha Audio Visual
• Bernard & Sandra Senser, Owners
  CycleMET, Inc.
• Raymond Bohac, President & CEO
  CallCopy, Inc.