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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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- Fri 12/21 December Free Coworking Day at StartMart Need a desk for the day in Downtown Cleveland? Visit StartMart for a...
- Wed 01/16 How To Transform Your Business In... Start the year off right with this Core City: Cleveland event, designed to...
- Fri 01/18 Venture Capital Deals Today: Opportunities And... Jennifer Neundorfer of Jane VC, Todd Federman of North Coast Angel Fund and Alex Salashour...