Congratulations to the seventh cohort of our Northwest Ohio Small Business Impact Program.

This 12-week business accelerator program is designed to help individuals overcome the obstacles of entrepreneurship through hands-on advising and industry-specific mentoring. Over the course of the program, these entrepreneurs worked together alongside JumpStart’s Impact Program team to tackle key business issues, with significant emphasis on financial projections and capital pitches.

The program will culminate in a demo day-style competition at the Small Business Seeds For Growth event, sponsored by Huntington, on May 11, 2022, where program participants will pitch their business to a panel of judges. The grand prize pitch will take home $10,000, and each of the other participants will receive $2,500 to help grow their businesses.

 

Trusential Staffing
Cyona Taylor

Since 2007, Trusential Staffing has been providing professional services to job-seekers and employers. And with our longevity, we’ve learned that staffing is not a numbers game — it’s a relationship-building business. That’s why we put an emphasis on listening, guiding, and matching.

 

Blessings in Disguize
Jasmine Pope

Blessings in DisguiZe is dedicated to motivating and inspiring women from all walks of life to pursue their purpose in spite of the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual obstacles they may be facing. Individuals will feel empowered and encouraged to push past these obstacles and begin the process to total healing.

 

Suzette Mays Homecare
Payge Mays

For families whom children who are at risk for developmental delays, low income/single-family homes, who are looking to obtain and keep employment by seeking care for their children, educational resources, and family intervention services, Suzette Mays Childcare is a family childcare that offers high-quality care and education, dual language learning, after school tutoring for school-age children by providing childcare services, extended days and hours of availability in a safe, nurturing, educational environment.

 

Crowns R. Sunkissed
Tyisha Brown

Crowns R. SunKissed Natural Studio is a salon that offers a host of natural hair care services , products, and Afrocentric retail. We specialize in healthy hair care and stand behind our handmade products . The shelves are also open to other local businesses to keep a variety of items while helping other brands right here in the community.

 

Sweet Experience
Tera Johnson

Sweet Experience is an ice cream and treat shop that focuses on family and fun. Sweet experience provides the widest array of choices in Toledo and has something for everyone.