Business Development Near Me

Columbus Launch Your Remote Business in 14 Days

**Location-Free Income, Fast-Tracked** Skip the theory. This bootcamp gets you a working remote income system in two weeks. Complete registration below — RSVP is just the first step. ### [CLAIM YOUR SPOT](https://blanket.aiventurelab.org/product/RemoteReadyBootcamp?city=Columbus&groupurlname=meetup-group-aciqgfgb&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-05T22:00:00Z) - Tools for landing remote clients fast - A network of other location-independent founders - A 14-day action plan you can follow immediately Start here. Build it for real.

General Business Networking - Columbus

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Dublin, OH

Columbus Create AI Workflows That Scale

**AI Agents for Founders** Walk in with an idea, walk out with a working AI agent you can put to use right away. Complete registration below — RSVP is just the first step. ### [CLAIM YOUR SPOT](https://blanket.aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=Columbus&groupurlname=meetup-group-aciqgfgb&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-05T22:00:00Z) - A working AI agent you built yourself - A framework to build more agents on your own - Time with other founders building the same thing One session. Real progress on your business.

Evolve Synergy: Westerville Chapter

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Columbus Build a Systematic Edge on Polymarket

**Turn Forecasts Into Income** Learn the analytical approach that separates profitable Polymarket traders from the rest. Complete registration below — RSVP is just the first step. ### [CLAIM YOUR SPOT](https://blanket.aiventurelab.org/product/Polymarket?city=Columbus&groupurlname=meetup-group-aciqgfgb&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-05T22:00:00Z) - A systematic approach to forecasting outcomes - How to spot high-value markets early - A repeatable edge, not a one-off bet Built for founders who want to move fast.

Columbus Build an AI Content Business

**Build a Faceless AI Content Brand** Build a content brand that AI creates and posts for you — no camera required. Your seat is only secured once you register below. ### [REGISTER NOW](https://blanket.aiventurelab.org/product/AiInfluencer?city=Columbus&groupurlname=meetup-group-aciqgfgb&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-05T22:00:00Z) - A content system that runs on autopilot - A brand that grows without your time - AI-generated posts for any niche Start here. Build it for real.

Evolve Elite: Worthington Chapter

Evolve exists to connect women entrepreneurs connect with one another, serve one another, and help one another overcome challenges in marketing, sales, networking, and professional development. **[Add to Calendar](https://www.evolvewomensnetwork.com/columbus-oh.html)** **What to Expect:** \~ Welcome team to greet you, introduce you to others, and make sure you feel a part of the group from your very first meeting \~ Welcome & Introductions: 15 second introductions \~ 15 Minute Speaker Spotlight: Member speaker who shares a bit of her story, how she got to doing what she does, and a tangible tip she uses to gain success in her business. No hard selling...no expectations. Simply giving the group an opportunity to get to know her and her journey. \~ 20 Minute Break Out Sessions: Small groups is where we connect best. Extroverted and Introverted alike get the opportunity to share on a deeper level and learn from one another. \~ Take Aways: Hear what the other groups talked about and share resources to grow yourself and your business \~ Grow Time!: Do you need a specific connection to a person, company, or industry? Share it with us! We love to open our networks to one another and grow together! For more information, contact Mentor Director, Anne-Claire Van Aken at anneclaire.evolve@gmail.com Guests are always welcome. We'd love to meet you!

Evolve Elevate (Virtual)

Evolve is all about creating an Authentic Community, Deeper Connections, and Confident Growth. We are a group of entrepreneurial women who connect personally and professionally. We welcome every guest to experience our authentic community with no cliques and no judgment. Come as you are! There's a seat waiting for you. Elevate is an action-oriented connection experience designed to help women entrepreneurs move beyond surface-level networking and into meaningful growth, collaboration, and courageous action. Each session centers around a focused business or personal development topic, followed by intentional breakout discussions that encourage deeper conversations, real relationship-building, and practical next steps. Unlike traditional networking events, Elevate is designed to create momentum. Women are encouraged not only to share ideas, but to actively support one another through accountability, collaboration, brainstorming, and action-based growth. Every meeting is an opportunity to build authentic connections, gain fresh perspective, and leave with a clear action step to implement before the next session. This is a space where women rise together — not through competition or hustle culture, but through encouragement, courage, consistency, and intentional community. \*\*Evolve Women's Collective is a membership based professional women's group. You can find more information at [www.EvolveWomensCollective.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.EvolveWomensNetwork.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0UekYvD4PoVa7WUlFFVHyp). Feel welcome to be our guest anytime! [Join the Call](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/7894682064&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw127u1EMKvrsjTOPRaLUJ51)

Lewis Center Networking Lunch

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

NFT AI ART Columbus

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Columbus Start and Automate Your AI Store

**Build an AI-Powered Store That Runs Itself – Entrepreneur Masterclass** eCommerce built on AI is the most accessible business most people are not building yet. This blueprint walks you through launching and automating a store that generates revenue without constant input. Everyone in this session is building something. Expect real conversations about what is working and what is not. Your seat is only confirmed once you register below. Do not miss out. ### [SAVE YOUR SEAT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEcommerce?city=Columbus&groupurlname=gliding-together-ice-skating-social-club&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-05T16:30:00Z) --- What you'll build: - AI-powered product research and ad creation workflows - An automated AI-driven store built on a proven blueprint - A repeatable system you can duplicate across multiple niches The store does the work. You just need to build it right — and this session shows you how.