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Celebrating Women's Small Business Month!

The October issue of of Aspire Magazine celebrates Women's Small Business Month with motivational profiles of successful retailers, be inspired by Barb Smoot, President & CEO of WELD, build your business tips for Q4 and the year ahead. 
It's available online and select locations around town. 

Build, Connect & Thrive
See Who's Making News

Success Stories

Women's Small Business Month is in full swing. Build your own business with lessons learned from eleven exceptional women CEO's who are betting on themselves! 

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The Good Life with Barb Smoot, President & CEO, WELD

Go beyond the title and well deserved accolades to know how Barb Smoot creates the good life for herself and her family. She shares what's at the heart of her success, who she wants to play her in the movie of her life and what we would all shout at the screen as we watched. 

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7 Industry Insiders

Connect with our industry 7 experts to understand the trends and practices shaping how you grow your business in Ohio

- Financial Planning

- Marketing

-Franchising 

- EV Development 

- Retail 

- Event Planning 

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Coming Up 

January 2026

Innovation & Transformation Issue 

Meet the women who are breaking new ground and succeeding with substance & style 

The BIG Book of Business makes its debut! We are back and bigger! Get ready to nominate and celebrate women-owned in Ohio. 

 

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