Denison University is offering local New Albany employees a 50 percent discount on the registration fees for its Denison Edge Leadership Edge program which starts April 14 and runs for six weeks at the university’s downtown space in the Arena District. Ohio’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) features a series of workshops and webinars on starting a business, funding a business, social media strategy, insurance, exports and more while SEA Change, a social enterprise accelerator, is offering a training experience for select entrepreneurs. READ MORE

Edge provides programs and training for in-demand job skills by tapping into employer needs and creating a bridge from classroom to career. For more information or to sign up for the leadership program, designed for executives and high-potential individuals, contact Eric Lloyd, director and program development lead. By tapping into industry leaders and experts, it develops instruction based on employer needs and offers stackable, credentialed programs to prepare participants to advance in their careers. Led by Certified Business Advisors and guest speakers, SBDC training events are designed to help small businesses start, grow and sustain a business as quickly and efficiently as possible. SEA Change programs help entrepreneurs identify a sustainable financial model in tandem with measurable social impact.