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Free! Huntington Entrepreneur in Residence: Master Classes for Small Business Owners
Join us at Corporate College® East this Fall 2025 for an exclusive series of master classes led by Manny Hall, designed specifically for small business owners. These no-cost workshops provide critical insights, strategies and tools from experienced entrepreneurs across Northeast Ohio.
As your instructor, Manny Hall, is committed to making sure you won’t just hear ideas—you’ll leave each week with tools, strategies, and confidence you can use immediately.
Clear offer → Week 2
Funding plan → Week 3
Marketing and visibility strategy → Week 4
Plus: networking, real success stories, headshots and resources to fuel your growth
Meet Your Entrepreneur-in-Residence: Manny Hall
Manny Hall, a premier Brand Development coach in the Cleveland community, is committed to teaching effective business principles to his clients, business partners, and students. One of his core tenets is the notion that marketing comes second to branding; with an efficient brand strategy, a business will avoid unnecessary challenges that ultimately impede success. Manny's unmatched commitment to profitable and proficient business principles yields lucrative results for his clients from various backgrounds.
As a CEO, workshop facilitator, business leader, and author of three books, Manny has established himself as a leading figure in brand development. Through his various roles, Manny continues to influence and inspire aspiring entrepreneurs, ensuring their brands thrive in an ever-competitive marketplace.
Days: Mondays
Dates: Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Dinner served from 5:30 - 6 p.m.)
Location: Corporate College East, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
Guest Speaker:Trina Bediako, CEO of New Horizons Baking Company
Topic: What it really takes to scale — leadership, operations, partnerships, and overcoming challenges.
What You’ll Get:
A behind-the-scenes look at how a business grew from local to national impact
Key lessons on leadership, sacrifice, and growth strategies from Trina’s journey
Time to reflect and set your own scaling goals for the next year
You’ll leave inspired and with a clearer picture of what scaling actually requires—so you can stop guessing and start building.
Guest Speakers: Alumni from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Topic: How to build one irresistible offer that brings in consistent revenue.
What You’ll Get:
A simple framework to create an offer your customers will pay for immediately
Real-world stories from business owners who’ve scaled with focused offers
Live workshop time to refine your offer with feedback
You’ll leave with a polished, market-ready offer designed to attract more sales right away.
Guest Speakers:Charmaine Brown (Executive Coach) and Ashira Nelson, CPA
Topic: Preparing for capital the right way — funding only works if you’re ready.
What You’ll Get:
An honest look at what banks and investors actually want to see
A readiness checklist that connects your personal credit, financial habits, and business structure
A practical funding plan so you know your next steps toward being bankable
Bonus: Huntington Bank resources and tools to help you immediately
You’ll leave with a personalized funding readiness roadmap—so you stop wasting time chasing money you aren’t prepared for and start building a financial foundation that works.
Special Feature: Panel of five to 10 successful Center for Entrepreneurs alumni
Topic: Building visibility, credibility, and consistency that attracts clients and opportunities.
What You’ll Get:
Simple marketing moves you can implement tomorrow to increase visibility
Real-world insights from alumni who turned strategies into revenue and opportunities
A focus on execution: how to follow through, stay accountable, and get results
Celebration: professional photos, certificates, and networking with Cleveland’s entrepreneurial community
You’ll leave with a 90-day execution plan, fresh connections, and the motivation to stay consistent long after the program ends.
Join us at Corporate College® East this Fall 2025 for an exclusive series of master classes led by Manny Hall, designed specifically for small business owners. These no-cost workshops provide critical insights, strategies and tools from experienced entrepreneurs across Northeast Ohio.
Manny Hall, a premier Brand Development coach in the Cleveland community, is committed to teaching effective business principles to his clients, business partners, and students. One of his core tenets is the notion that marketing comes second to branding; with an efficient brand strategy, a business will avoid unnecessary challenges that ultimately impede success. Manny's unmatched commitment to profitable and proficient business principles yields lucrative results for his clients from various backgrounds.