Founders Unfiltered: A Conversation with Hoa Pyles McManus

Join us on November 7th at Market Garden Brewing for a conversation with Hoa Pyles McManus, co-founder and chief of culture at SHARE, one of Ohio’s most exciting startups (and a JumpStart portfolio company). Hear Hoa’s personal story, learn how she and her husband Ryan turned their big idea into a viable business and get her

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Ladies Who Lead 2.0: A Deeper Dive

After an overwhelming response for more following JumpStart’s Ladies Who Lead panel in August, we have partnered with Women of Toledo to do a deeper dive on issues facing women in leadership and entrepreneurship. Join a group of inspiring female founders and business leaders as they lead round table discussions on topics that hit home

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Small Business Insurance Is A Big Deal

Small business ownership isn’t easy. You may be tempted to kick the insurance can to the curb – but don’t! 35% of small businesses will experience an incident this year that could have been covered by insurance but wasn’t. 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster and another 25% fail within one year.

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2019 Core City: Cleveland Pitch Competition

Join us on Wednesday, October 16 to support 10 entrepreneurs that live or own a business in the city of Cleveland during our annual Core City: Cleveland Pitch Competition. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, watch each finalist pitch their business idea to a panel of judges—in four minutes or less—for a chance to win up

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Burton D. Morgan Mentoring One on One Business Advising Event

On October 11 join the Burton D. Morgan Mentors for their inaugural one-on-one business advising event in Akron Ohio.   Burton D. Morgan Program Through JumpStart’s Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program, successful Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs and executives share their knowledge, experience and expertise. The program provides advice and critical experience in areas such as sales,

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Facebook Fundamentals

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you use the world’s most popular social media platform to generate followers and ultimately customers for your business. Entry is free. Light refreshments will be provided. The Core City: Cleveland program is supported by the KeyBank Business Boost & Build program, the Cleveland Foundation and the

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The Emerging Workforce: Hiring the Next Generation of Talent

Join the JumpStart Emerging Talent Network (ETN) for an informative workshop designed to give you tools and strategies for working with the next generation of employees. Hear from local employers who are incorporating innovative practices to recruit and retain local talent. You’ll learn how to build stronger relationships with the growing emerging workforce. You will also

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Stark County Open Mic Pitch Night

Do you live or own a business in Stark County? If so, the stage is yours on September 26th! Pitch your idea/business in front of your fellow entrepreneurs and get real-time constructive feedback from our panel of experts. It’s a great opportunity to polish your pitching skills while networking and making valuable connections in the

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Happy Hour with the Core City: Cleveland Team

Looking to grow your business? Interested in applying for assistance from JumpStart? Come grab a drink with JumpStart’s Core City: Cleveland team on September 18 at Loft on the Lake, where you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions while connecting with other entrepreneurs. The team will also discuss the types of businesses JumpStart assists, how

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Stark County Impact Program Entrepreneur Showcase

On Wednesday, August 14, you’re invited to meet the first cohort of the Stark County Impact Program at their culminating showcase. This event will be a demo day-style competition where program participants will use their new knowledge and skills to pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to take home up to $10,000

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Core City: Cleveland Open Mic Pitch Night

Do you live or own a business in Northeast Ohio? If so, the stage is yours on August 21st! Pitch your idea/business in front of your fellow entrepreneurs and get real-time constructive feedback from our panel of experts. It’s a great opportunity to polish your pitching skills while networking and making valuable connections in the

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CLE Rising – An Entrepreneurial Environment Conversation

In preparation for the CLE Rising Summit, to be held later this year, and in partnership with Destination Cleveland, we invite you to join JumpStart for a Common Ground Conversation about Cleveland’s entrepreneurial environment. The CLE Rising Summit will engage the citizens of greater Cleveland to align on measurable, transformative goals for the Greater Cleveland

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