Central Ohio Professional Education Council Announces Latest COPEC University Event Oct. 11

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sept. 8, 2014 - PRLog -- Today, the Central Ohio Professional Education Council (COPEC), Better Business Bureau serving Central Ohio (BBB^®), the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Wesleyan University announced their next COPEC University event, which will be held on October 11, 2014 at Indiana Wesleyan University in Hilliard. COPEC University is a day-long event filled with workshops on a range of topics to educate and enlighten attendees.

An educational workshop series that connects the public with local experts, COPEC University topics include: healthcare reform, social media training, health and wellness, estate planning, caring for family, financial planning, business marketing, taxes, and more.

“COPEC University is the only opportunity for central Ohioans to hear many expert speakers present on a variety of topics relevant to both personal and professional interests, all in one day,” said James Lindner, president and co-founder, COPEC. “Our speakers are industry professionals on a mission to educate – not sell. Presentations are given in an informational format, making this a perfect opportunity to learn more about how to grow your business, plan for your future, care for loved ones and more.”

“I attended a half-day series of classes at COPEC University and was extremely impressed with the variety and quality of classes offered,” said Johnathan Greentree. “The topics were relevant, the instructors experienced and well prepared, and overall, it was a positive learning experience. I heartily recommend COPEC University and look forward to attending the next series of classes.”

More than 30 workshops will take place concurrently throughout the day, spanning from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with special tracks for retirees, caregivers, business owners and more.  Breakfast, lunch and beverages are included in the cost to attend, which is $25. To learn more or to register, visit http://www.copeceducation.org/university/.

COPEC University is FREE for all active-duty military, reservists, military dependents and all honorably discharged veterans. Upon registration, please use discount CODE: USVeteran.  Proof of service must be shown upon arrival the day of the event for entry.

About COPEC

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, COPEC is a non-profit (501C3 tax exempt) organization that offers a variety of educational opportunities for individuals in the local community to achieve greater knowledge on issues involving many disciplines. This outreach is generally attained by partnering with local companies, churches, associations and organizations by providing workshops and seminars to their employees, members and volunteers. All COPEC programs are presented by local volunteer experts and are provided with the goal of overall education without the influence of individual company marketing or sales presentations. For more information, visit www.copeceducation.org.

About BBB

For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping consumers find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2012, consumers turned to BBB 124 million times for Business Reviews on more than 4.5 million companies and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at bbb.org (http://www.bbb.org/).  The Central Ohio Better Business Bureau serves Columbus and 21 surrounding counties as the leader in advancing marketplace trust. The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for 113 local, independent BBBs across the United States and Canada, as well as home to its national programs on dispute resolution and industry self-regulation.

About the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce

Providing valuable business connections, advocacy and benefits to its members, the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce has been the resource for businesses in our area for over 41 years.  Members have gained valuable professional development opportunities and value added programming.  A number of money saving benefits provide businesses with more resources to invest back into their companies.  Businesses active in a chamber of commerce are more likely for consumers to think favorably of it and purchase goods or services from the company in the future.  The Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the leader for businesses in our area. For more information, visit www.hilliardchamber.org

About Indiana Wesleyan University

Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship and leadership. For more information, visit www.indwes.edu.