The Northern Ohio Business Brokers Association (NOBBA) and the Ohio Business Brokers Association (OBBA) proudly hosted the 3rd Annual Ohio Small Business Development Conference on April 17th at the Carlisle Inn in Walnut Creek, Ohio. The event brought together business brokers, M&A professionals, franchise experts, and small business owners for a full day of education, networking, and industry insights.

Keynote speaker Ron Taylor delivered an outstanding presentation, Franchising Reimagined: A Proven Pathway to Wealth, Scale, and Exit, offering a fresh perspective on opportunities within the franchise sector. Attendees also heard from Scot Lowry, Co-founder of PromiseONE Companies and Professor at Case Western Reserve University, who shared valuable insights into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).

Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast and lunch provided by Der Dutchman, and had the opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders.

We extend our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors—Ivanhoe Capital Advisors, Bay First Bank, SBA Protection Services, First Commonwealth Bank, and Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs—for making this outstanding event possible.