Northwest Ohio Small Business Impact Program Showcase
On Tuesday, August 23rd, you’re invited to meet the graduating cohort of JumpStart’s Small Business Impact Program at their culminating showcase. This event will be a demo-day-style pitch competition where program participants will use their new knowledge and skills to present their business to a panel of judges for a chance to take home up
Elevate Your Side Hustle: Remix
Elevate your side hustle! Join us in person for a conversation on how to boost your business. Hear from past JumpStart Small Business Impact Program graduates (Mikhala Bagot of Island Soul and LaShawn Martre of Sons of Nature Lawncare) as they share their entrepreneurial journey.
Trauma… And How It Affects Your Bottom Line
Join us on July 26th for a holistic and comprehensive look into trauma and how it affects your bottom line. Speakers Tamika Otis and Summer W. Fitch will cover the cultural context surrounding trauma, the effects of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how it can affect your life and business. Tune in for an entrepreneur
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Servicios para Pequeños Negocios
JumpStart te invita a celebrar a nuestras Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (Pymes) de Cleveland. Conoce más acerca de los desafíos y oportunidades que son comunes a todo emprendedor en nuestra ciudad, y escucha las experiencias de otros emprendedores locales como tú, que trabajan para lograr el crecimiento de sus empresas. Esta será una reunión casual,
Ask the Legal Expert: Patent Law
Patents may protect your inventions and ideas from being copied by others. In this free seminar you can learn when it is a good idea to file a patent…and when it isn’t. Jake Ward, Registered Patent Attorney, will discuss the basics of patents for entrepreneurs and business people interested in learning more about whether or
The First Entrepreneurs Club
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Then join us for a no-cost, one-day event covering the basics of launching your entrepreneurship journey with sessions and panels centered around women entrepreneurs. This event will cover the basics of entrepreneurship, providing a space to learn from experts not only in workshop sessions but also in a panel focused
Multicultural Twilight Market
A farmers’ market-style showcase of local BIPOC- and immigrant-owned businesses, presented by Clark Schaefer Hackett.
CAFFEINATED IDEAS
Do you have a great business idea, or do you already have a business and need some advice? Do you have business expertise and are willing to help others? If any of these apply, then join us for a cup of coffee and plan to brainstorm some business ideas with a group of knowledgeable and
SBIR & STTR Funding
These grants are non-dilutive funding programs created to foster the inclusion of qualified businesses in the nation’s research arena, stimulate the development of high-tech innovations, and commercialize research initiatives. The STTR program specifically focuses on developing a collaborative partnership between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. On April 12th, The University of Toledo Business Incubator
Impact of CRM on Small and Growing Businesses
How many businesses resort to managing leads on spreadsheets and then struggle to forecast sales or launch marketing campaigns? Together, we’ll workshop the business impact of CRM usage whether your business is acquiring your first customers or targeting multi-channel marketing campaigns. David Edelman – Founder of Thrivable and member of the JumpStart community – will
Small Business Seeds For Growth, Sponsored by Huntington
Small Business Seeds For Growth is an all-day entrepreneurial event featuring panel presentations, networking, a small business expo and pitch competition. Small business owners and community members are invited to attend this free event to learn more about how to start and grow a business in Toledo, leveraging support resources and understanding local pathways to
Network After Work Cleveland at The Spotted Owl
Experience networking like never before! Network After Work, a leader in networking events, has changed the art of networking. With access to numerous in-person networking events, virtual networking events and live workshops each month, the opportunity to connect with the people you need just became that much easier. Learn and grow the skills you need