Ohio Christian University’s School of Business & Government® hosted its seventh annual Small Business Round Table on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017.
Over eighty OCU students and five business executives, most of whom own small businesses, discussed what it takes to start and manage a small business and how to stay successful.
Discussants on this year’s roundtable included Mike Cessna, owner of My Auto Care; Chris Farrell, owner of Farrell Fit; Jim Cook, owner of Cooks Creek Golf Club; and Megan VanBuskirk and Ana Purpero, owners of Paper City Coffee.
Students engaged with these business owners, asking practical, applicable questions. The executives emphasized the importance of character, hard work, time management, finding your passion, and discipline as significant success factors in business ownership.
Many participating students are working on business plans for OCU’s annual $10,000 Dollar Business Plan Competition, being held this coming spring. Consequently, the roundtable discussion was particularly useful and informative for students who are creating plans.
OCU’s School of Business & Government places high value and importance on practical learning, which is why business people are regularly invited to the school for dialogues with students.
Articles of Interest
Ohio Christian to Host Fifth Annual Forge Leadership Summit
Published: July 19, 2019
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings, professional development programs and listen to over two
dozen renowned speakers on current issues.
“Forge is raising up a farm system for the conservative movement in the
state [of Ohio],” said Co-
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings,
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into
Ohio Christian Offers New Concentrations for Online Business Program
Published: July 18, 2019
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Happy Independence Day – Praise God for our Freedom!
Published: July 1, 2019
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one month of writing, review, and debate. Members of
Congress did not argue over the philosophy or basic tenets of the document.
Among its most powerful and well-remembered phrases are “We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these
are Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one month of writing, review, and debate. Members of
Congress did not argue over the philosophy or basic tenets of the document.
Among its most powerful and well-remembered phrases are “We hold these
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one
Students Travel to Alabama, Gaining Sports Business Experience
Published: May 13, 2019
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the United States Sports Academy, Ohio Christian University
students were featured in a publication for The United States Sports Academy
titled, “The Academy.” The feature briefly touched on what
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with
Tom Minnery Named 2019 Faith & Liberty Award Recipient
Published: April 30, 2019
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
Archived Articles of Interest
Discussion of POVERTY, INC. Offers Christian Insight
Published: November 15, 2018
Film director and producer Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute
introduced his film POVERTY, INC. at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
Service before its showing in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
(OCUBIC) on November 14. Miller also addressed the School of Business
Film director and producer Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute
introduced his film POVERTY, INC. at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
Service before its showing in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
(OCUBIC) on November 14. Miller also addressed the School of Business
Film director and producer Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute
introduced his film POVERTY, INC. at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
Service before its showing in the Robert W. Plaster
Ohio Christian Sees Startup Center as 'Front Door' for Business Community
Published: November 1, 2018
By Emily Bench, Staff reporter, Columbus Business First
John Kulaga sees Ohio Christian University as an important partner in
Pickaway County’s educational and economic development efforts.
Kulaga, president of the Circleville school since last year, said to reach
not only the school's business students but also the community at large, Ohio
Christian last August launched the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center.
"We are a great front door for anyone who wants to do business here," he
said.
"The 22,000-square-foot, collaborative space is very much community
endeavor," Kulaga said
By Emily Bench, Staff reporter, Columbus Business First
John Kulaga sees Ohio Christian University as an important partner in
Pickaway County’s educational and economic development efforts.
Kulaga, president of the Circleville school since last year, said to reach
not only the school's business students but also the community at large, Ohio
Christian last August launched the Robert W.
By Emily Bench, Staff reporter, Columbus Business First
John Kulaga sees Ohio Christian University as an important partner in
Pickaway County’s educational and economic development efforts.
Kulaga
Tony Perkins Keynotes OCU Chapel Service
Published: October 23, 2018
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel Service on Monday, October 22.
His visit was a stop on the Council’s “For the Sake of America: Stand
Strong in the Lord” national road tour and part of the University’s
School and Business and Government annual Distinguished Speaker Series.
Perkins addressed the need for Christians in America to show courage in the
face of threats to the tenets of the faith. The keystone of his message is
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel Service on Monday, October 22.
His visit was a stop on the Council’s “For the Sake of America: Stand
Strong in the Lord” national road tour and part of the University’s
School and Business and
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
College Credit Plus Roundtable Workshops - Join Us!
Published: October 12, 2018
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
practices for CCP programs. Special guests from ODHE/ODE will address
questions, offer insights, and provide CCP policy clarification. Network with
other schools and get your questions answered!
Private High School Roundtable
Wendy Casterline, College Credit Plus Program Administrator, will lead
roundtable discussion and present the funding application and awarding
process. Dr. Larisa Harper
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
practices for CCP programs. Special guests from ODHE/ODE will address
questions, offer insights, and provide CCP policy clarification. Network with
other schools and get your questions answered!
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
Israel Knesset's Deputy Speaker Meets with OCU Students
Published: October 10, 2018
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
