

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Starting Your Business in the U.S
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for expert guidance and resources to help asylees, refugees, and parolees start or grow a business in the U.S.About this EventMany people with asylee, refugee, or parolee status want to start or grow a small business in the United States but aren’t always sure what steps to take. This two-hour event is designed to give you clear, practical information, time to ask questions, and direct support from experts who are ready to help you move forward with confidence. To get the most value, we strongly encourage you to stay for the full two hours—you won’t want to miss any part of it.You’ll also enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages while you learn and connect.Join us to learn about:Different types of business ownership in the U.S.How your legal status can affect your business plansTax preparation and answers to your tax questionsHow to get financially ready for a small business loanThis is a unique opportunity to get trusted guidance, build clarity, and take real steps toward your business goals. Save your spot, come ready with questions, and plan to stay for the full event, this is one you don’t want to miss.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c6bb5980-0cef-11f1-a8a2-8fecd824cacd-rimg-w1200-h480-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Since 2004, ECDI has assisted Ohio’s entrepreneurs through their one-stop-shop business services model, suited to meet the needs of all entrepreneurs, regardless of what business stage they’re in. From providing capital to entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses, to providing focused, business-specific educational opportunities to enhance entrepreneurial skill sets, ECDI works with their clients to meet their specific needs. Whether you merely have a business idea or are opening up your fifth location, we have helped more than 15,000 entrepreneurs to take advantage of the services we provide.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/starting-your-business-in-the-us/100001980640409783
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: ECDI
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: ECDI
- **lat**: 39.9829215
- **long**: -82.9597268
- **full address**: ECDI, 1655 Old Leonard Avenue, Columbus, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Economic & Community Development Institute (https://allevents.in/org/economic-and-community-development-institute/17810188)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** ECDI, 1655 Old Leonard Avenue, Columbus, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Economic & Community Development Institute
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 2 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** ECDI
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Starting Your Business in the U.S ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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