Growing companies recognize the need for capital, customers and networks that can help them launch their business ideas and grow. Come and learn more about some of the services and funding  available to early-stage technology-based companies from organizations like JumpStart, ECDI-Women’s Business Center, BioEnterprise, Lorain County Community College, OAI, NASA and the SBA’s Small Business Innovation Research Program. You will also meet several early-stage companies led by female and minority entrepreneurs and hear how partnering with the local community is helping them start successful businesses that also have broader benefits to society.

This program is presented by the Ohio Aerospace Institute in partnership with the JumpStart Entrepreneurial Network and the Women’s Business Center .