The Ohio Keys to Success Awards Ceremony 2010

Please join us as we recognize the achievements of Ohio's outstanding women business owners.

Event Emcee is Anietra Hamper with WBNS-10TV

Keynote Speaker is Jane Grote Abell President/COO of Donatos Pizza

The Ohio Department of Development’s Division of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Ohio Small Business Development Centers, U.S. Small Business Administration, Central Ohio Women’s Business Center, Key4Women/KeyBank, Kroger, and the Department’s Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program are the sponsors for the Keys to Success Awards and selected the winners based on information received in submitted nomination packages. Award recipients were selected in eight categories: Manufacturing/Technology; Service; Real Estate/Construction; Healthcare/Medical; Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations; Wholesale/Retail; Social Entrepreneur; and Rising Star (in business less than five years).

Recipients had to be female majority owners of companies with annual revenues in excess of $250,000, except in the Service category (minimum $200,000 in annual revenue) and Rising Star category (minimum $150,000 in annual revenue). Social entrepreneurs were not required to provide annual revenue.

The event is FREE; however, space is limited.  Please register early by contacting: Ohio Buisness connection at 937-258-7255 or by email at admin@obcsbdc.org

If you have questions, please contact the Ohio Department of Development's Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division at 614-466-2718 or 800-848-1300.  Appetizers and beverages are provided.