# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 5 W’s of Funding Who, What, When, Where, Why — plus How - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Understand small business funding options and learn how to choose the right path based on your business stage and goals.About this EventLet’s Talk Business Workshop Series with Columbus MBAC!Join the Columbus Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) for an in-person Let’s Talk Business workshop designed to break down the funding landscape in a clear, practical way. In The 5 W’s of Funding, Small Business Financial Advisor Kulay Mah-Brown will walk participants through the most common funding sources available to entrepreneurs and explain how to determine which option aligns with their business needs, readiness, and long-term goals.This session is ideal for business owners who want to make informed funding decisions and avoid common mistakes that can slow growth or create financial strain.Key TakeawaysBy attending this workshop, participants will:Gain a clear understanding of self-funding, crowdfunding, equity financing, debt financing, and grants & subsidiesLearn who each funding option is designed forUnderstand when it makes sense to pursue funding based on business stageIdentify where to find legitimate funding opportunitiesLearn how to prepare their business to pursue funding successfullyWho Should AttendThis workshop is designed for:Entrepreneurs who need a stronger financial foundationOwners preparing for funding, contracting, or certificationThose who feel overwhelmed by financial documentsAnyone committed to building long-term financial confidenceDon’t miss this chance to gain the knowledge, tools, and connections to take your business to the next level! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3f06b8c0-085a-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w592-h740-dcd6d8d5-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3f25d980-085a-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w1200-h305-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/the-5-w’s-of-funding-who-what-when-where-why-—-plus-how/100001982704936839 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-5-ws-of-funding-who-what-when-where-why-plus-how-tickets-1982704936839 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Columbus Metropolitan Library - **lat**: 39.9613828 - **long**: -82.9894036 - **full address**: Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Minority Business Assistance Center at the Columbus Urban League (https://allevents.in/org/minority-business-assistance-center-at-the-columbus-urban-league/25016250) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/76beea643e5e5dfa0779b6e203626441c714529c74d6a935404515ee4cac9c0b-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcd7d9d4-gmir.jpg?v=1770931913 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e0c64b89bbe10e8eb566ecc5439f6e9927d4951c293a593f23afedf04d279b65-rimg-w400-h400-dcd7d9d4-gmir.jpg?v=1770931913 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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