The Economic and Community Development Institute, ECDI and Kiva, a non-profit that expands access to capital for entrepreneurs around the world will hold a workshop for small businesses and potential entrepreneurs on access to capital Tuesday, September 12 at 1655 Old Leonard Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219 from 6pm to 7pm. (For more information about ECDI – visit ecdi.org/about/about-ecdi and to learn more about Kiva – visit kiva.org/borrow).

A Political Forumof Reynoldsburg area candidates and New Americans with candidates for city offices on the ballot on November 7, 2017 will hold Wednesday, September 13 at Local 1466 I. B. E. W Union Hall, 610 Lancaster Avenue, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 from 5pm to 7.30pm. Topics for the forum will include candidates who will be on the ballot on November 7, how to participate in local politics, and why we should get involved.

The Northland Alliance will hold its Community Bazaar on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the St. Andrew Church, 1450 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH. Expected to be represented are community organizations which include faith- based, legal resources, cultural groups and also Zumba dance demonstration and games for kids.