In 2021, Small Biz Cares has started to reintroduce in-person events and reengage the small business community and friends for impact.

EVENTS & PROGRAMMING

MEMBER EXPERIENCES & VOLUNTEERING

18 events
20 Nonprofit Organizations and initiatives supported
200 Volunteer hours
16 Contributing Event Sponsors and Community Partners

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

ONLINE FUNDRAISERS + COLLECTION DRIVES

Hired Taylor Slovak as Director of Membership & Programs
Over 80 Small Business Members, 11 Board Members, 3 Advisors driving the organization forward
4 New Board Members: Dee Moultrie of First Class to Profit, Derek Koenig of Fisher Board Fellows, Kori Manus of Heartland Planning Associates, and Karissa Hanson of VirtualWorks
Over 150 professionals engaged in our programs, events and initiatives
Over 60 new SBC Volunteers
Small Biz Cares was featured in print media and podcasts, recognized for community impact

MEMBERS

NEW SMALL BIZ CARES BOARD MEMBERS

Dee Moultrie of First Class to Profit, Derek Koenig of Fisher Board Fellows, Kori Manus of Heartland Planning Associates, and Karissa Hanson of VirtualWorks

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

FUNDRAISING & DRIVES

$2500 raised for community fridge program to provide relief for food insecurity
$1000 raised for She Has a Name to help victims of human trafficking pursue education
2 scholarships provided to Columbus State students pursuing business or entrepreneurship
Participated in the world’s largest diaper drive which collected over 250,000 diapers
2 SUV loads of winter clothing donations and $300 gift card collected for Star House youth experiencing homelessness