Networking Luncheon & Workshop - Supporting Ohio Small Businesses

Join fellow Chamber members on Aug. 30 at J. Liu for networking and an informative luncheon presentation on “Supporting Ohio Small Businesses." The event begins with check-in at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 1:15 p.m.


Meet Jen Thrasher, Central Ohio regional director, and Kate Hanson, director of consumer education, from the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.


The Ohio Attorney General’s Office enforces more than 25 consumer laws regarding advertising and business sales practices. To help businesses better understand these laws, a representative from the Consumer Protection Section of the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will present “Supporting Ohio Small Businesses," a workshop that helps attendees understand Ohio consumer law and avoid scams targeting small businesses. Topics will include advertising guidelines, cancellation
rights of consumers, door-to-door sales, gift card requirements and refund policies.


About the presenter: Kate Hanson is director of consumer education in the Consumer Protection Section of the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. In this role, Kate coordinates the office’s efforts to teach Ohioans about their rights as consumers and about how to avoid scams. These efforts help to advance the mission of the Consumer Protection Section, which educates consumers and businesses and offers a dispute resolution process to assist consumers, small businesses
and nonprofits.


Pre-registration is required. Use the "REGISTER NOW" link at right or call the Chamber office at 888-3040.