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If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

From Columbus Investing and Personal Finance Group

Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting

Sun, Oct 11, 6:00 PM

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

From COREE Community of Real Estate Entrepreneurs

Central Ohio Chapter Meeting: The Money Room: Live Deal Funding

Tue, Oct 6, 9:00 PM

4.7

**(Please note: RSVPing on Meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you'll need to register on our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-Chapter-Meeting-The-Money-Room-Live-Deal-Funding-14-10-6-2026).)** If you can't fund it...THERE IS NO DEAL. Most investors spend their time looking for properties. Successful investors spend just as much time learning how to pay for them. Because here's the truth... **There are usually far more ways to fund a deal than most investors realize**. That's why we're turning our October meeting into **The Money Room.** Real investors will present real deals. With photos. Comps. Repair estimates. Purchase prices. And experienced lenders, private investors, creative finance experts, and other investors throughout the room will help structure funding solutions live. Some deals may get funded. Every deal will teach you something. Earlier in the evening, Vena Jones-Cox will moderate **How to Fund Any Deal**, covering conventional loans, DSCR financing, hard money, private money, seller financing, subject-to purchases, equity partnerships, and how experienced investors combine multiple funding sources when one loan isn't enough. Whether you're looking for money, looking to lend money, or simply want to understand how deals actually come together, this will be one of the most practical meetings of the year. And don't forget one of the biggest benefits of every COREE meeting... Your next lender, private investor, partner, contractor, or buyer may already be sitting at your table. **(Again, RSVPing on Meetup does NOT reserve your seat. Please register on our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-Chapter-Meeting-The-Money-Room-Live-Deal-Funding-14-10-6-2026).)**

3 attendees

IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes

Fri, Oct 2, 12:00 PM

From IxDA Columbus

4.8

Join the local UX and Design community for our casual monthly breakfast meetup. The [food menu](https://www.metsisitalian.com/park-service-coffee-breakfast) is a little limited this time, but we're all going to want the [little ricotta donut balls](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/696965720cb6ff5c10d9d304/1789418540860-2FODO7BMQZ12XDW3YEFG/PS_Metsis-03breaky.jpg?format=1000w) anyway. Thanks to the team at Nationwide for supporting the community.

10 attendees

NFT AI ART Columbus

Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM

From TechLife 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.

From Empty Nest & New Adventures Women 40+

Ladies’ Night Out at RH Rooftop

Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 PM

5.0

Join us for a fabulous ladies’ night out at RH Rooftop Easton on Saturday, October 3rd! Come enjoy a beautiful rooftop setting, delicious food and drinks, and a relaxed evening of great conversation and connection. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting someone new, it’s the perfect excuse to dress up, get out, and enjoy a fun night with the ladies. Can’t wait to see you there!

9 attendees

Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Dance Classes with Todd Smith!

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00 PM

From Columbus Salsa Dancing Group

4.8

**✅ Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Salsa Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Salsa Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Salsa Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/ **👉 Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**

From Columbus Salsa Dancing Group

Beginner and Intermediate Bachata Dance Classes with Todd Smith!

Mon, Oct 5, 11:00 PM

4.8

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

Data & Analytics Wednesday - Fighting Hunger with Data

Wed, Oct 7, 10:30 PM

From TechLife Columbus

From Columbus English Chat with Native Speakers

**Beyond the Numbers: How Mid-Ohio Food Collective Combines Data, Customer Insights, and Human-Centered Design to Fight Hunger** Data tells us what is happening. Customer stories help us understand why. So, what happens when dashboards and lived experience are brought together? In this session, [Mid-Ohio Food Collective](https://mofc.org/)'s Data & Insights team will share how quantitative analytics, qualitative research, and human-centered design are combined to make more informed decisions, improve programs, and better serve our customers and partners. Attendees will learn how a mission-driven organization is building a culture where data and lived experience work together to drive impact. **About Our Speakers** [Kevin W. Jolly](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwjolly/) is Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s Sr. Manager of Data and Analytics, having joined the organization in February 2026. He earned his PhD in General Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso after attending Iowa State University and like anyone who has studied human behavior, he remains fascinated by the stories that people tell through their data. Kevin has served in data and data leadership roles in a career that spans the education and energy sectors, and he takes the greatest joy in visualizing information for others. He lives in Columbus with his wife, two dogs, and a handful of chickens. [Nicole DeLozier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-delozier-157483162/) is the Strategy & Insights Manager at Mid-Ohio Food Collective, where she leads customer insights, qualitative research, and human-centered design initiatives that help shape organizational decision-making. Throughout her career, she has been driven by the belief that the strongest insights emerge when data and human experiences are understood together. Nicole is passionate about helping organizations combine data, lived experience, and curiosity to better understand the communities they serve. When she’s not facilitating conversations or designing research projects, she’s often exploring new ways to bring people together through learning, creativity, and shared experiences. **Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:** [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com/), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com/), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com/), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro/) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com/)

6 attendees

Saturday Mornings @ East Market

Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM

4.9

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

8 attendees

How to Raise Money for Rehabbing Houses

Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 PM

From Columbus Investors Club

## **How to Raise Money for Rehabbing Houses** One of the biggest things that stops investors from doing more rehab deals isn’t finding the property. It’s figuring out how to fund it. At this month’s Columbus Investors Club, Tiffany and Josh High are breaking down how they raise private money to purchase and rehab houses — and how investors can start building those same relationships themselves. Tiffany and Josh have been part of **1,500+ real estate transactions here in Columbus, Ohio,** and for the first five years of flipping hundreds of houses, they funded those deals **without using their own money.** They had to learn how to find private lenders, build trust, structure the deal the right way, and create a process that allowed them to keep buying without constantly tying up their own cash. That’s what they’re going to break down at this meetup. **SAVE YOUR SPOT🎟️**: **https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-raise-money-for-rehabbing-houses-tickets-1999398425513?aff=meetup** ## **What We’ll Cover** **•** Where private lenders actually come from • How to talk about private money without feeling like you’re begging someone for money • What private lenders want to see before funding a rehab • How private money can be used for the purchase and renovation • How interest rates, terms, and repayment are typically structured • How lenders are protected through liens, insurance, title, and equity in the property • What happens from the time a lender agrees to fund the deal through closing and payoff • How to present a rehab opportunity professionally • What Tiffany and Josh actually say when talking to potential private lenders • How to handle common objections and questions • How to start building private lender relationships before you actually need the money We’ll also walk through real rehab numbers so you can see the difference between funding deals with your own cash versus using private capital to keep doing more deals. Whether you’re trying to fund your first rehab or you’re already flipping houses and want access to more capital, this training will help you understand how the process works and what you need to do to start building your own private lender network. ## **Event Details** Thursday, October 1, 2026 Doors open: 5:30 PM Training and networking: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 Food and drinks: Included Cost: Free ## **Who Should Come?** Real estate investors, rehabbers, wholesalers, landlords, realtors, contractors, lenders, and anyone looking to get more involved in the Columbus real estate investing community. You do not need to be an experienced investor. If you want to buy more real estate and you know access to capital is going to matter, this is a good room to be in. Come learn, meet other local investors, connect with lenders and vendors, and build relationships with people actually doing deals here in Columbus. Grab your free ticket and come hang out with us October 1st. **SAVE YOUR SPOT🎟️**: **https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-raise-money-for-rehabbing-houses-tickets-1999398425513?aff=meetup**

2 attendees

Applying Forensic Accounting Techniques using SQL and Python

Tue, Oct 6, 9:00 PM

From Ohio North Data Training

4.7

The October Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **October 6th, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Kevin Feasel.** You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/232853677048343?p=Dfpo8iMWXKjtZ5OZpU) if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Elections, announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract ### Applying Forensic Accounting Techniques using SQL and Python Forensic accountants and fraud examiners use a range of techniques to uncover fraudulent journal entries and illegal activities. As data professionals, most of us will never unravel a Bernie Madoff scheme, but we can apply these same techniques in our own environments to uncover dirty data. This session will use a combination of SQL Server and Python to apply these fraud detection techniques, which include Benford's Law, outlier analysis, time series analysis, and cohort analysis. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

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