🎥 Small Business Showcase Series — Episode 6
ColumbusBlack.com presents The Small Business Showcase Series, proudly sponsored by Experience Columbus — a collaborative initiative designed to spotlight local entrepreneurs, elevate small businesses, and strengthen equitable economic growth across the city.
Hosted by Kevin Lloyd, the series features interviews with members of the Experience Columbus Small Business Program (SBP) — highlighting their journeys, showcasing their services, and helping drive visibility and revenue through expanded promotional opportunities.
The core goals of the Small Business Showcase Series include:
- Showcasing small businesses and their unique offerings
- Driving public awareness of local services and brands
- Increasing revenue opportunities through strategic promotion
- Supporting equitable economic development and strengthening Columbus’s small business ecosystem
🤝 A Councilmember Nick Bankston Initiative
A key element of this series is recognizing the leadership of Columbus City Councilmember Nick Bankston, who initiated the Small Business Program (SBP). Through this initiative, participating business owners receive free, year-long access to exposure opportunities through Experience Columbus.
The SBP reflects the City of Columbus’s broader commitment to inclusive business growth, ensuring entrepreneurs have access to resources, visibility, and pathways to success.
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🏛️ Episode 6 — A Conversation with Councilmember Nick Bankston
📅 Release Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Councilmember Nick Bankston joins Kevin Lloyd for a powerful conversation about economic development, small business growth, and the importance of creating equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs across Columbus.
Hosted by Kevin Lloyd and produced by ColumbusBlack.com, this special edition of the Small Business Showcase Series highlights the impact of the Experience Columbus Small Business Program (SBP) and Councilmember Bankston’s leadership in supporting minority-owned and local businesses throughout the city.
As Chair of the Finance & Governance and Economic Development & Small Business Committees, Councilmember Bankston has championed initiatives that help entrepreneurs access funding, visibility, partnerships, and long-term growth opportunities. His work includes leading the Small Business Recovery Fund, launching the Ground Floor Growth Initiative, and supporting partnerships that continue to strengthen Columbus’s small business ecosystem. (City of Columbus)
🎙️ Featured Guest
✨ Councilmember Nick Bankston
Columbus City Council | District 5
A dedicated public servant and lifelong Columbus resident, Councilmember Bankston is a leading advocate for neighborhood investment, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic development. Through his leadership, hundreds of local businesses have gained access to resources, funding, and strategic opportunities designed to help them grow and thrive.
📸 IG: @njbankston
🌐 Columbus City Council Profile
✨ In This Conversation, We Discuss:
- Supporting small and minority-owned businesses
- Economic growth and entrepreneurship in Columbus
- The Experience Columbus Small Business Program (SBP)
- Building equitable pathways for local entrepreneurs
- The future of business and community development in Columbus
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Join Kevin Lloyd, ColumbusBlack.com, and Experience Columbus for this important conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future of small business in Columbus.
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🎥 Video Credit: Aarius Dumas Productions
