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Calling All Companies (That Want $)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Posted by Kerri Breen
If you are an entrepreneur and are currently raising equity capital -- check out the upcoming JumpStart Angel Fair. The fair will be held on Tuesday, October 26th from 11:30am ...
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  • SBA Resource Training Series

    Tuesday, August 10, 2010

    The Columbus District Office of the SBA is offering this free, nine-month Resource Training Seminar Series. Each individual seminar is designed to enhance the setup and/or growth of your small business concern.

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  • Offshore Wind Energy Event

    Tuesday, September 07, 2010

    As part of a new series of nature-themed programs, The City Club of Cleveland will host a panel discussion about offshore wind and how it might be captured to generate renewable energy and spur economic development.

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  • Workplace Behavior Explained

    Tuesday, September 07, 2010

    Scott Shane will discuss his latest book entitled Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders: How Your Genes Affect Your Work Life.

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  • NASA Advanced Energy Brainstorming Session

    Monday, September 13, 2010

    NASA Glenn Research Center, the Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Advanced Energy Generation Group and NorTech are hosting the first in a series of "regional energy brainstorming sessions."

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  • IDSA Symposium: Industrial Design for Medical Products

    Thursday, September 16, 2010

    Join the IDSA for a discussion of ID for medical devices. You’ll hear from top industrial designers as well as medical company professionals and get both sides of the story.

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JumpStart Ventures invests in and partners with early-stage, innovative companies that have the potential to generate between $30-$50 million in five to seven years. Selecting the right company to invest in is a result of hours of due diligence as we work to identify the most innovative ideas with the most potential to generate big returns in the future.

We believe innovative companies that get seed capital with intensive, focused guidance at an early stage can become businesses that represent high growth and high return investments.

The JumpStart Ventures team includes many successful entrepreneurs who have started and grown numerous companies. Learn more about the JumpStart Ventures team.

JumpStart Inclusion Advisors works closely with minority and women-owned businesses that focus on high impact, early-stage companies looking for capital in Northeast Ohio.

Northeast Ohio offers tremendous competitive investment opportunities for investors. Learn more about the 2008 venture capital activity in Northeast Ohio. Or check out the state of Ohio’s report from 2007.

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