Starting or growing a business takes the right connections.
Local entrepreneurs and business owners will have the opportunity to meet experts, explore funding options and learn about regional resources during the BusinessFirst! Resource Rally.
BusinessFirst! Resource Rally
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Benham’s Grove Event Center
166 N. Main St. in Centerville
The free event will connect participants with organizations that support business growth across the region.
Networking and light refreshments will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by a series of short panel discussions featuring regional resource partners.
Panel topics include:
- Access to Capital and Financial Resources
- loans, grants and financial tools available to businesses
- Workforce Development
- apprenticeship programs, hiring incentives and strategies to build a strong team
- Library Resources and Buy Local
- free research tools and databases available to businesses
- Expand and Renovate: Know Before You Build
- permitting, zoning and inspection guidance to help projects move smoothly
The program ends with open networking, giving attendees the opportunity to speak directly with panelists and resource partners about their business goals.
Registration is required and businesses from throughout the region are welcome to attend.
Click here to register – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jxh8uzh