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Small Business Showcase
Join us for our end of semester showcase! This will be a tabling event featuring Kent State student and alumni entrepreneurs and the businesses, projects, or side hustles they have been working on. Sign up to have a table and grow your audience, or simply to attend and support local entrepreneurs.
It's okay if you're still in the idea phase! You can always set up to get feedback on what you're working on.
No tabling fee for vendors.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 4-6pm
2nd Floor Lobby in the DI Hub
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