Raising a Better Round: A Conversation About Fundraising for Founders

Good startup fundraising rounds are planned out long before you’re sitting at the table with an investor. Join us for a conversation about the entire fundraising process—from choosing trusted advisors and finding a lawyer, to settling on a fair valuation and negotiating the rest of your term sheet. Hear from the legal experts, founders and

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Northwest Ohio Pitch Competition

Join us on Thursday, May 9 to support ten Northwest Ohio entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas to a live audience, and a panel of judges, for a chance to win up to $1000. The best part? All participants will walk away with at least $250! * Registering means you will be a spectator only. To apply

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Startup Scaleup 2019

Join us for the fifth annual Startup Scaleup Northeast Ohio’s largest single entrepreneurial event of the year–where more than 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders and many others come together for a day of learning, networking and celebrating entrepreneurship. Hear stories from entrepreneurs who have successfully launched and grown their companies, connect with people and organizations who can

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2019 Stark County Pitch Competition

Join us on Wednesday, April 24 to support ten Stark County entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas to a live audience, and a panel of judges, for a chance to win up to $1000. The best part? All participants will walk away with at least $250! THE STARK COUNTY PITCH COMPETITION IS SUPPORTED BY JumpStart

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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. You will learn how to build strong relationships with the growing Generation Z workforce. You will also learn how the ETN connects local companies in search of talented entry-level

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Northwest Ohio Open Mic Pitch Night

Do you live or own a business in Northwest Ohio? If so, the stage is yours on April 15th! 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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Marketing 101: Making the Most of Your Marketing Dollars

Marketing a business isn’t easy, or cheap. Join us for a conversation about impactful marketing strategies and easy-to-implement tactics that will help you get results without breaking the bank. Learn more about building a great website, how to implement paid social media tactics, the basics of marketing automation and more. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity

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JumpStart Event

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