Connecting, Collaborating, and Growing Haitian-Owned Businesses in the Greater Columbus area. Empowering excellence through leadership, business, and community partnership.
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The Haitian Community Network (HACONET) serves as the primary bridge connecting Haitian-American entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders in the Greater Columbus area.
Our objective is to create a thriving economic ecosystem by offering tools for training, strategic partnership development, and visibility. The Haitian Business Meet & Greet is our signature annual gathering designed to spotlight business ingenuity, create pathways to capital, and construct lasting community networks.
We build initiatives around five major focal points designed to empower attendees and directory listings alike.
Build valuable relationships, expand your professional circle, and discover peer mentoring opportunities.
Promote your business, products, and services directly to the local community and key corporate sponsors.
Gain vital technical insights from industry leaders, resource experts, and business development panels.
Discover corporate partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic opportunities to grow together.
Recognize entrepreneurial excellence and celebrate the positive social impact of Haitian-American businesses.
Empowered by local leaders, organizations, and businesses committed to fostering economic growth in the Haitian-American community.
Explore, connect, and support Haitian-American businesses in the Greater Columbus area. Register your business to join the network.
A Night of Connection, Opportunity & Growth! Mark your calendar for August 6, 2026.
The HACONET Annual Business Meet & Greet is the premier gathering for Caribbean-American business owners, investors, and local organizations. This high-profile event is structured to amplify local entrepreneurship and provide direct access to crucial resources.
Whether you are an established business owner looking for exposure, a budding entrepreneur searching for guidance, or a corporate leader hoping to partner with Haitian businesses, this event will unlock strategic opportunities.
Inspirational talk by a renowned Haitian-American executive.
Insights from Columbus business owners on scaling locally.
New startups presenting their projects to potential investors.
Connect with city officials, chambers of commerce, and lenders.
Honoring outstanding contributions to the Columbus community.
Visit business display tables and support local services.
Hear from experienced Haitian-American professionals and leaders who are driving change and scaling businesses.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 — Gillie Community Center, 2100 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH
Pick up your name badge, meet fellow attendees, and explore the early vendor tables in the exhibition hall.
Introductory speech by HACONET leadership outlining the state of Haitian-owned businesses in Greater Columbus.
Engage with local business leaders in a Q&A session covering scaling challenges, capital strategies, and compliance.
Watch three emerging local startups pitch their services to city officials, partners, and community mentors.
Honoring outstanding business contributions, community support, and innovative service in Central Ohio.
Visit vendor tables, exchange business cards, and enjoy cultural appetizers with music and networking.
Explore the Gillie Community Center exhibition hall. Click on any assigned booth (highlighted in gold) to view the exhibitor's business profile and connect.
Select any table booth on the floor plan map to view active exhibitor registration and networking profiles.
Register as an attendee or reserve a business display table. Join the movement to build a stronger Haitian business community.
Open Event Registration FormSee what past attendees are saying about HACONET business networking events.
"Attending the meet & greet last year completely changed my business outlook. I connected with a mentor and secured a partnership that helped scale my operations."
"As an investor, HACONET's event gave me direct access to highly motivated entrepreneurs. The energy, culture, and business potential was incredibly inspiring!"
"Being featured in the HACONET business directory brings us daily client inquiries. The community support in Columbus is second to none."
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