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Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition Offers CWRU Student And Alumni Founders A Shot At $25K
Last year, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) partnered with university trustee and venture capitalist Bob Pavey, JumpStart and the Morgenthaler family to introduce the first Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition. Designed to identify...
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Canton Officially Launches Downtown Innovation District, Announces Support From JumpStart
Cleveland Venture Development Organization Will Open an Office in the District to Serve Stark...
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- Thu 03/28 Caffeinated Ideas in Mansfield Do you think you have a great business idea? Or do you already...
- Wed 04/10 Marketing 101: Making the Most of... Marketing a business isn’t easy, or cheap. Join us for a conversation about...
- Wed 04/17 What’s in a Name: A Conversation... First impressions mean a lot. From the name of your business to your...
- Thu 04/18 SBIR Workshop: Life Science and Health... This day-long workshop is for small businesses seeking to understand the nuances and...