Our annual programs foster regional economic development by helping businesses in our 7-county region grow and thrive. OzSBI programming offers new and early-stage entrepreneurs immersive learning opportunities, invites community members to shop with woman-owned businesses, creates space for the public to interact with and learn from regional business leaders, and offers aspiring entrepreneurs opportunities to pitch their business ideas for expert feedback and cash prizes. Click any of the Programs below to learn more about them, or view our Event Calendar for upcoming events at OzSBI.

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Thank you for all the help and support you have provided! I would not be at this stage without you pushing me and encouraging me.  I am so very excited to get this thing going! 

Tom B.

Entrepreneur