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About The Biz Chat Podcast
Welcome to Biz Chat Ohio, the podcast bringing you big ideas for small businesses. The best of small business news and industry trends from Ohio’s thought leaders.
Hosted by Cathy Walsh, Executive Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center and Gretchen Skok-DiSanto, Director of the Lakeland Community College Entrepreneurship Center and Business Advisor for the Ohio Small Business Development Center.
Mission Statement
To serve small businesses and start ups in the state of Ohio with resources and education that help companies evolve.

Cathy Walsh
Co-Host

Gretchen Skok Disanto
Co-Host
New Episodes Bi-Weekly
Followed the next week by a follow up blog that offers further exploration into the podcast’s important points.
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Selling to the government with Jane Stewart
Summary: The federal government spends over $600 BILLION every year on goods and services. 23% of those purchases are set aside for small businesses! PTAC can help determine if the government buys what you have to offer then guide you through the...
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