Her Destiny: Entrepreneurship in Toledo
Meet House of Shalom founder Destinie Perkins, who is following her own entrepreneurial destiny with the help of the Library's Small Business & Nonprofit team.
The Nonprofit Professional’s Playbook for Successful End-of-Year Fundraising
The holiday season is no time to slack on communicating with your communities - here's how to do so sustainably.
How Professionals Define Wellness and 7 Ways to Improve Yours
This National Wellness Month, the Toledo Library’s Small Business and Nonprofit team reached out to health wellness entrepreneurs to learn what wellness means to them. Read on to hear from Tami Heiss, Krissy Kountouris, Dr. Dinisha Paul, and Juanita Duran Pettaway, LISW.
Six Tips for a Successful Social Media Fundraiser
Encourage online donations and engagement with these tips from the Small Business and Nonprofit Department.
How to Stay Busy in Retirement: Local Veteran and Retired Nurse Carolyn Nagy ‘Does Something About It’
From setting up a 400 bed hospital in Saudi Arabia to leading a nonprofit program meeting the needs of women veterans, Carolyn Nagy's career - and now retirement - has been guided by the deep desire to 'do something about it.'
Let’s Talk Strategies: Volunteer Recruitment, Management, and Appreciation
With over 52,000 job openings expected in the next decade and salaries climbing for volunteer managers, this valuable nonprofit position is one to seriously consider. Whether you're just now considering this path or have been leading volunteers for years, keep reading for tips and tricks from our talk with the Library’s own Volunteer and Partnership Liaison, Talena Reynolds.
Three Databases Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Building a small business takes time, and sifting through loads of information on the web can be overwhelming to an entrepreneur who is already wearing so many hats. When you need to do research for a new or growing business, why not look to your Library to make things more efficient?
Then and Now: Toledo’s Black-Owned Business Leaders
Stories of Black entrepreneurial success abound within the collections of your Library. Read about Toledo’s Black business pioneers, complete with notes on how these history-makers paved the way for the area Black-owned businesses we enjoy supporting in this current day.
Seven Ways for Small Business Owners to Welcome the New Year
January is an important time for entrepreneurs to reset, reflect, and plan for the year ahead. Here are the activities our Small Business and Nonprofit Department recommends to start your year strong.
Local Veteran’s Brewery Business Set to Make History Twice
Ten years ago, Christopher Harris made history when he opened the first Black-owned brewery in Northwest Ohio. During our Entrepreneurship Week kickoff event on November 12 he’ll share more about how his Black Frog Brewery was uniquely sought out to open a second location, and the first of its kind in Northeast Ohio.
Intentional Choices, Endless Rewards
Read about local educator and lifelong learner Dondra Coleman’s path to building two successful businesses centered on supporting families. She will be a featured panelist during our Entrepreneurship Week kickoff on November 12.
Riding the Wave: Meet the Owners of Two Ohio-based Small Businesses Arising Out of Uncertain Times
After reassessing their career trajectories during times of turmoil, a local photographer and chef founded small businesses and found success.
Meet the Entrepreneur: Owner of Lavish Me Spa to Join Entrepreneurship Week Panel at Toledo Library
With help from the Toledo Library, entrepreneur Angela Hansard’s Lavish Me medical spa is celebrating three years in business. Hear from her at our upcoming Entrepreneurship Week panel in November.
Women-Owned Businesses Represent 42% of all U.S. Businesses
During National Women's Business Week, join in celebrating them with ideas from our Small Business and Nonprofit team.
Black Philanthropy Month with Artisha Lawson of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Black Philanthropy Month acknowledges the power behind African-descendant giving and the impact behind the dollars. Artisha Lawson of the Toledo Community Foundation shares three call to action activities to commemorate the occasion.
Small Business Partner Spotlight: The Arts Commission – Recognizing Talent, Fostering a Vibrant Community
"The Arts Commission’s emphasis is, as far as I can tell, on fostering Toledo as a healthy and vibrant art community, and the most important element of that community is its people. I appreciate the Arts Commission’s robust investment in people."
Small Business Partner Spotlight: Accelerate Your Creative Endeavors – Apply for Funding Via The Arts Commission
The Accelerator Grant is The Arts Commission’s competitive program offering financial support for local artists. Eligible categories of support include equipment and supply support, which attracted one local photographer to apply…
Small Business Partner Spotlight: The Arts Commission’s Grant Opportunities Provide Safety Net For Local Creatives
Obtaining grants to for-profit businesses can be extremely competitive and hard to come by. However, for working artists, one local organization is making a major difference and that’s The Arts Commission.
Small Business Launch: The Easy Jump by Eddie Jones
Though the Easy Jump is only one of Eddie Jones’ many mechanical or engineering pursuits, it is his first foray into entrepreneurship. What he has found most surprising about this new small business journey is people’s reactions. From his initial drawings to today, only about a year and a half has elapsed – remarkable progress for a product of significant size that takes some manufacturing know-how…
Small Business Launch: Building Up Seniors in Tech by Alondria Wright
Before becoming a small business owner, Alondria Wright fielded support requests for a local technical service provider. “People were upset and frustrated, and I felt like as I listened to more and more senior citizens to call into my line, I felt rushed to get them the help that they needed.” Feeling limited by the extent to which she could help seniors in that role, Wright got an idea…
5 Books To Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Office Space’
25 years ago, the world learned just how annoying it is to file TPS reports.
10 Must Read Books for the Aspiring Entrepreneur
If you're thinking of starting a business but don't know where to get started, these 10 titles can help you build a solid foundation.
9 Must Read Books for Fans of Ted Lasso
The improbable football coach returns for another season on Apple TV+. If you're cheering on AFC Richmond, here are the books you need to read.
