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Linden is rich in creativity, ambition, and entrepreneurial potential—but continues to face systemic barriers that hinder small business success, including limited access to capital, mentorship, and scalable infrastructure. The One Linden Plan outlines a transformative vision for economic revitalization, and this Forum aims to bring that vision to life by lifting up real-world CEO experiences, scalable strategies, and actionable solutions.

This dynamic forum will serve as a cornerstone discussion to address one of Linden’s most urgent and promising opportunities—accelerating local business ownership and economic growth through equitable, community-based entrepreneurship.

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The Leadership Linden Academy Forum provides a platform to identify actionable solutions and encourage mobilizing joint efforts to mitigate financial shortfalls, drive investment, strengthen community resilience, and support equitable development throughout Linden.

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Featuring Carla L. Gwinn, EA, Liberty Tax Service; Jason Jenkins, Director, City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion; Derrik Pannell, CEO, First Family Entertainment / Center of Entrepreneurial Development; Keith Stevens, CEO, UpRys (Columbus CEO’s 2024 CEO of the Year – Small For-Profit); Archie Williamson, CEO, Diversified Systems, Inc.; and with Moderator: Adam K. Troy, CEO, Community of Caring Development Foundation & TROY Enterprises.