EXHIBITOR CLASSES | LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Experience a classroom-style learning opportunity led by small business experts Lisa Nemeth, alongside industry specialists offering timely guidance across six key subjects. These sessions provide essential strategies for growing a small business from understanding updates to Ohio food regulations and learning proven sales techniques that help increase product sales, to avoiding critical social media mistakes and mastering how to clearly communicate your brand story.
HERBALISM 101: PLANT to PRODUCT
"Herbalism101" takes place on April 28, 2026.
Thinking of adding herbs to your product lineup in some way but not sure how? Learn safety, blends, smells, and more in this unique product specialty class. This is a must take for any soap maker, candle maker, spice maker, and chefs.
ROOTS TO REVENUE: PROFIT AT HOME
"Roots To Revenue" April 21, 2026. Get your home business started by growing plants and herbs, making candles, baking pastries and more. Hear from two industry experts on how to launch.
THE MONEY SIDE OF BUSINESS
"The Money Side of the Business" takes place on March 10, 2026. This course outlines why business banking accounts with merchant services attached do so well. You'll hear top tips for registering your business with the State of Ohio, for paying taxes, and for mitigating risk.
THE ART OF SALES + BOOTH DESIGN
"The Art of Sales" takes place on March 3, 2026. This course details the exact steps involved in conducting and closing a sale with a customer anywhere you sell in-person. See how to overcome objections, move your stale inventory, upsell other items from your booth.
MARKETING FOR MAKERS - 20 TIPS
"Marketing for Makers" Susie Frazier recognized as a pioneering artist and entrepreneur with global recognition and feature stories in Psychology Today, USA Today and Business Insider. Susie shares practical, proven advice for artists and makers at any level of their career path. Hear Susie’s 2026 strategies for marketing fine art and handmade products through any popup market or online platform.
2026 OHIO FOOD REGULATIONS
Sara Morrow is the Food Safety
Supervisor at the Ohio
Department of Agriculture,
responsible for inspecting food
makers. She will explain the
state and federal regulations that
apply to all food makers who operate
out of their homes.
An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Fallon Carl RD, REHSIT, will share details about what Cuyahoga County is looking for, from food sellers, at events during their inspections.
An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Brooke Lahood RS, REHS, will share details about what the County is looking for, from food sellers, at events during their inspections as well as the difference between temporary and mobile permits.