ABCAP Business Development Department

The ABCAP Business Department is proud to support the Brown County Fair and all of the dedicated participants who make this annual tradition so special.

From exhibitors and livestock participants to local businesses, volunteers, and families, the fair showcases the hard work, talent, and community spirit that make Brown County a wonderful place to live and work.

We extend our best wishes to everyone participating this year and thank the countless individuals who contribute their time and effort to making the fair a success. We encourage everyone to come out, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate the achievements of our local youth, agricultural community, and small businesses!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Brown County fair!

READY TO TURN YOUR BUSINESS IDEA INTO REALITY?

Whether you have a brand-new business idea, an existing business you’re ready to grow, or a plan you’ve been sitting on and don’t know where to start, Ignite Appalachia is designed to help you take that next step.

Over the course of this FREE six-week entrepreneurship bootcamp, participants will: develop and strengthen their business ideas, learn about business models, customers, markets & financials. Explore marketing, branding, and business strategy. Connect with coaches, mentors, and other entrepreneurs. Prepare and practice their business pitch, and finish with a live pitch competition for the opportunity to compete for prize money!

Bootcamp: October 13th through November 16th
Location: Adams Co. Training & Business Center | West Union

⏰ APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 5 AT MIDNIGHT! ⏰

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to take your business idea seriously, this is your sign to apply. You don’t need to have everything figured out; you just need an idea and a willingness to take the next step.

The ABCAP Small Business Department is proud to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout our region.

Let’s IGNITE Adams County! 🔥

October is all about learning, growing, and building what’s next!

Our ABCAP Small Business Department October class schedule is here! Whether you’re turning a business idea into reality, building your professional presence, or simply looking to feel more confident with the technology you use every day, we have something for you.

This month’s lineup includes Ignite Appalachia, Excel Level One, Email for Your Work Life, Get LinkedIn, and Excel Level Two!

Check out the schedule below and remember; our classes are FREE for Adams & Brown County entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members!

Ignite Appalachia Bootcamp & Pitch Contest
Date: Monday, October 5th
Registration closes at 12am

Excel Level One
Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Location: ABCAP Georgetown Office
Time: 9 am until 4 pm

Email For Your Work Life
Date: Tuesday, October 20th
Location: ABCAP Georgetown Office
Time: 9 am until 12 pm

Building A Professional Presence Online with LinkedIn
Date: Tuesday, October 20th
Location: ABCAP Georgetown Office
Time: 1 pm until 4 pm

Excel Level Two
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Location: ABCAP Georgetown Office
Time: 9 am until 4 pm

Space is limited, and registration is required!
Let’s learn, connect, and grow together this October.

You’ve heard of Meta Business Suite… but what exactly IS it?

With Facebook & Instagram part of your business’s online presence, Meta Business Suite can make managing them a whole lot easier!

Join ABCAP Business Department for a FREE, beginner-friendly Meta Business Suite Lunch-N-Learn designed to help you understand the basics without feeling overwhelmed.

During this one-hour virtual class, we’ll introduce you to:
• What exactly Meta Business Suite is
• How Facebook & Instagram work together with META Business Suite
• Basic tools and features available to your business free via META Business Suite
• Ways Meta Business Suite can help you manage your social media
• Where to find the tools you need & how to get started

Wednesday, September 23rd
⏰ 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
💰 FREE!

This class is designed for beginners and is open to anyone in the Adams & Brown County area.

Grab your lunch, bring your questions, and let’s make META Business Suite a little less intimidating!

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Ready to get started? Register today by commenting below or sending us a message!

👩🏼‍💻 tomorrow is email & LinkedIn day! 👩🏼‍💻 interested in joining us, but forgot to register? 🫣 no worries, we have a few seats left!

Entrepreneurs, LinkedIn is for you too!

Think LinkedIn is only for people looking for a job? Think again!

For entrepreneurs and small business owners, LinkedIn can be a powerful place to build your professional reputation, relationships, and business. 📱💼

Use LinkedIn to:

Build credibility: Show people who you are, what you do, and why they should trust your business.

Network: Connect with other entrepreneurs, potential clients, vendors, community leaders, and professionals in your industry.

Promote your business: Share your services, accomplishments, events, helpful tips, and what makes your business unique.

Share your expertise: You don't have to be an expert influencer! Sharing what you know can help people recognize you as someone they can turn to.

Find opportunities: Partnerships, referrals, collaborations, speaking opportunities, clients, and new connections can all start with a simple LinkedIn interaction.

And here's the best part: People do business with people they know, like, and trust.

LinkedIn gives entrepreneurs another opportunity to let people get to know the person behind the business. So if you're a small business owner and your LinkedIn profile has been sitting untouched…It might be time to dust it off! 😉

Your profile is your digital resume!

Think of your LinkedIn profile as your digital professional introduction. It's an opportunity to tell people:

Who you are, what you do, what you're good at, where you've worked, what you're interested in, and how they can connect with you. 😉

And just like a resume, an outdated LinkedIn profile can work against you.

Take a few minutes to update: Your profile photo, your headline, your current position, your work history, your skills, your education or certifications, and your “About” section.

You don't have to have the perfect profile overnight. Start with making sure it's accurate. Your LinkedIn profile should tell the story of where you are professionally today, not where you were five years ago. 📱💼

Be honest…when was the last time you looked at your LinkedIn profile?...

If your answer is:

🤷‍♀️ “I don't remember.”
😬 “Probably years ago.”
😂 “I have one… I think.”

You're not alone!

LinkedIn isn't just another social media platform. It's a place where professionals connect, businesses build relationships, employers look for talent, and opportunities can happen.

Your LinkedIn profile is often part of the first impression someone gets when they search for you online professionally. So, if your profile still says you work somewhere you left five years ago…

We should probably talk. 😉

💼 BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE ONLINE WITH LINKEDIN 💻

When someone searches for you online, what do they find?

Whether you're looking for a job, growing your career, building a business, or simply wanting to strengthen your professional presence, LinkedIn can be a powerful tool, and you don't have to be a LinkedIn expert to use it!

Join ABCAP Business Department for Building a Professional Presence Online with LinkedIn, a practical, beginner-friendly class designed to help you make LinkedIn work for you!

We'll work on things like:

- Creating a professional profile.
- Writing a headline and “About” section that actually represent you.
- Highlighting your experience, skills, and accomplishments.
- Building meaningful professional connections.
- Understanding what to post, share, and engage with.
- Learning how employers, clients, and other professionals can find you.
- Exploring how entrepreneurs and small business owners can use LinkedIn to grow their network and business.
- Building a professional online presence that reflects who you are.

Who is this class for?

Job seekers, employees and professionals, college students and recent graduates, entrepreneurs & small business owners, and anyone who wants to improve their professional online presence.

Your LinkedIn profile is more than a digital resume; it's an opportunity to tell your professional story, make connections, and open the door to new opportunities.

📱 Let's make sure you're showing up online the way you want to be seen professionally with our Building A Professional Presence Online with LinkedIn class!


📍 ABCAP Georgetown Office (406 W Plum St. Office #128 Georgetown, OH)
🗓️ Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 1 PM until 3 PM

Best of all, ABCAP Business Department classes are FREE for Adams & Brown County residents!