Ripple Effect: Startups and Small Business Make Up Vital Part Of Regional Economy
Jobs, wages and economic growth are topics frequently covered at the dinner table and boardroom alike, because these things impact our lives and communities in significant ways. Adding to the conversation, this week JumpStart released its annual economic impact report indicating startups and small businesses engaged with JumpStart and its partners generated more than $1.2
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 15: Mental Heath and Entrepreneurship with Angela Flowers
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, co-founder
The Tidy Stitch Wins $2,500 Top Prize in JumpStart’s Northwest Ohio Pitch Competition
Ten Northwest Ohio entrepreneurs presented their business ideas via Zoom on March 30 at our semi-annual Northwest County Pitch Competition. At the end of the evening, the judges selected Britney McSweeney and her company, The Tidy Stitch, as the winner of the $2,500 cash prize. Britney has been doing hand embroidery for more than a
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 13: Restauranteurs Pivoting In A Pandemic With Jose Melendez And Tiwanna Scott-Williams
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, local
Venture Capital may not be for you (And that’s OK)
While venture capital is largely seen as the most attractive option for startups, it may not be the best path for you… and that’s OK. Before seeking VC investment, some questions to ask yourself include: What are my financial goals? How long do I want to be doing this for? How much time in a
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 12: From Idea To Enterprise With James Barnes of Immaculate Cleaning Company
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, Cleveland
JumpStart and WOVU Launch Black History Month Series Focused On Entrepreneurship
In celebration of Black History Month, JumpStart and WOVU have launched a four-part radio series dedicated to Black Entrepreneurship. These conversations, hosted by JumpStart’s Ron Stubblefield, explore the challenges and joys of Black business ownership and offer information and ideas to help strengthen Black businesses. Episode 1: Civil Rights and Entrepreneurship Guests Erica Penick,
Unlikely Partnerships Drive Innovation
Competitive advantage is a fundamental driver of all successful companies. However, maintaining that advantage is becoming increasingly difficult as emerging technologies generate disruptive market forces more powerful and dynamic than ever before. Transformational technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, augmented/virtual reality and 5G are driving innovation at an unprecedented pace. As technology
Equity and Collaboration Must Lead In Cleveland’s Race toward an Innovation Economy
The month of February is the national marker to emphasize the stories, contributions, names, faces and experiences of Black Americans throughout history. I celebrate Black History Month with pride, yet I, like others, know that Black history is American history. Therefore, it is not in our best interest as a country to relegate it to
NeuroNotes Wins The $2,500 Top Prize in JumpStart’s 2021 Stark County Pitch Competition
Ten Stark County entrepreneurs presented their business ideas via Zoom on January 27 at our first fully-virtual Stark County Pitch Competition. At the end of the evening, the judges selected NeuroNotes as the winner of the $2,500 cash prize. Created as part of a high school Junior Achievement course, the company is focused on helping
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 8: The Business of Fashion with Charron Martin and Sharia Livingston
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, two
Happy Holidays From JumpStart
As we rush to the end of an unexpected year, we want to take a moment to share our gratitude for the entrepreneurs, supporters and community partners who make our region thrive. We wish you health, happiness and prosperity in 2021. Click the video below for a special holiday message from members of the JumpStart