JumpStart exists to play a role in creating a prosperous future for Northeast Ohio, a future which includes an innovation economy made up of large companies that employ thousands of Northeast Ohio citizens. JumpStart’s partnership with the community is vital to making Northeast Ohio one of the most prosperous areas in the country.
JumpStart strives to serve diverse Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs and their early-stage businesses, and work every day to accelerate the progress of these businesses. As community partners, you can help support the collective mission of a thriving Northeast Ohio economy by telling entrepreneurs you know about JumpStart services and how we can help them accelerate their businesses.
For a history of JumpStart and the services it provides, listen to what Ray Leach, CEO of JumpStart, has to say.
Learn more about what we do -- the type of entrepreneurs and ventures we support and the JumpStart lines of business that serve them.
Economic inclusion is at the core of how we do business. JumpStart's Chief Inclusion Officer, Darrin Redus, also President of JumpStart Inclusion Advisors, blogs on why inclusion is important for the future of Northeast Ohio.
Learn about the JumpStart charitable purpose in supporting Northeast Ohio, based on a successful public/private partnership model.
Read the stories of our region's icons and be inspired to see the potential that today's innovators can realize.
For more information and to answer general questions about JumpStart, try our FAQs or contact us. Our Community Resources page features entrepreneurial resources in and around Northeast Ohio. For market research studies visit our Reports.
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