Programmed for Growth

All small businesses are different, but many must overcome the same obstacles to grow and prosper.

That’s why JumpStart has developed several structured programs designed to help all types of small business owners. No matter what kind of business you’re running, we can help you access the knowledge and resources you need to make it stronger and better.

Small Business Impact Program

Our intensive 12-week program is designed to provide focused business advising, industry-specific mentoring and collaborative learning.

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Small Business Impact Plus

A 6-week workshop focused on four key factors for growth: efficiency, productivity, customer engagement and competitive advantage.

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PROGRAMA IMPACTO

El distintivo programa JumpStart Impacto es un programa grupal educativo intensivo de 9 semanas para pequeños empresarios.

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Small Business Blueprint Program

This free five-week program is designed to help new small business owners lay the foundation for business growth.

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Education From The Experts

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SMALL BUSINESS DEEP-DIVE Cohorts

JumpStart coordinates free, focused deep-dives for growing small businesses on a wide variety of topics, from capital readiness and go-to-market strategy to financial projections and growth planning.

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Mentoring That Matters

The Encore Mentoring Program

Our Encore Mentoring Program matches seasoned entrepreneurs (50+) who are driven and passionate about giving back to their community with ambitious small business owners in search of advice to grow their businesses.

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Empowering Small Businesses

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Helping Small Business Take Big Steps Forward

We believe small businesses are the heartbeat of a thriving community. Healthy businesses create vibrant neighborhoods, generating jobs and boosting economic vitality.

JumpStart provides pathways to capital, high-impact services and critical connections to accelerate the growth of local small businesses.

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Creating Real Impact: The Tea Lab

“The biggest takeaway I got from the Impact Program was that, as an entrepreneur, you’re not alone in what you’re trying to do. 

There are people who will support you, give you resources, help you grow your business and give you the opportunity to succeed.”

Carlos E. Ramos, The Tea Lab

Pathways To Capital

Our small business services come with the added benefit of access to funding, in the form of grants, loans and referrals. Our Impact program has deployed more than $400,000 in grant dollars to graduates to date.

Additionally, we guide qualified entrepreneurs to business-friendly lending programs without the obstacles imposed by traditional banking institutions.

Upcoming Small Business Events

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Wednesday
May. 15
Small Business Impact Showcase, Stark County
Join us as we celebrate our return to Stark County with the inaugural Small Business…
Wednesday
May. 15
Webinar: The State of AI
This quarterly, 30-minute webinar with additional Q&A is designed specifically for tech entrepreneurs and small…
Saturday
May. 18
Small Business Resource Fair
Join ECDI and the WBC on May 18th for a day of small business resources,…