JumpStart Receives Economic Opportunity Award At State MLK Jr. Event
JumpStart Inc. was one of seven recognized today at Ohio’s 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration in Columbus. JumpStart CEO Ray Leach, according to a press release from the organization, accepted the Economic Opportunity Award. JumpStart was selected based on its commitment to promoting greater diversity and inclusion in the venture capital
JumpStart Receives Economic Opportunity Award at Ohio’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration
Award Honors Cleveland Venture Development Organization for its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion JumpStart Inc. was one of seven individuals and organizations recognized on Thursday, January 12, at the state’s 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration. The event, held at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Columbus, was sponsored by the Ohio Dr.
Endotronix Lands $12M To Monitor Your Heart In The Cloud
This Chicago startup is raising big money to keep a pulse on your blood pressure. Endotronix, a Woodridge-based maker of cloud-enabled tools that help patients with advanced heart failure, announced on Monday it has raised $12 million in debt financing from Silicon Valley Bank. The company raised a $32 million Series C round last July. That round
Who To Watch Northeast Ohio
A look at the men and women poised to shape our region in 2017 and beyond The 2017 Smart Business Who to Watch represents an exciting, talented group of people who are strong leaders with an ability to set goals, develop plans and get things done. Some of the names you’ve heard while others may
JumpStart CEO Ray Leach Joins VentureOhio Board of Directors
Organization Works to Ensure Access to Capital for Ohio Startups and Foster Statewide Collaboration Ray Leach, CEO of Cleveland venture development organization JumpStart Inc., has been named to the board of VentureOhio, a statewide organization dedicated to ensuring adequate capital for startups and facilitating strong collaboration across Ohio. “VentureOhio’s statewide mission aligns very closely with
These Are The Cincinnati Startups To Watch In 2017
Cincinnati’s tech scene keeps growing every year, and 2017 should be big for a number of local startups. Here are some local startups the Courier thinks you should keep your eye on in 2017: FamilyTech: Formerly known as ChoreMonster, FamilyTech rebranded and took a big step in branching out to address pain points of raising
Fund For Our Economic Future Makes Grants Aimed At Improving Job Creation In The Region
The Fund for Our Economic Future announced it has approved three grants totaling up to $850,000 that are aimed at advancing job creation in Northeast Ohio. Business attraction and retention group Team NEO received a one-year operating grant of up to $650,000 “to support the continued advancement of a shared, regional economic competitiveness strategy and
Team NEO, JumpStart, BBC Get Grant Money From Fund For Our Economic Future
The Fund for Our Economic Future, a philanthropic collaboration, has approved $850,000 of grants to advance job creation in Northeast Ohio. The recipients include: Team NEO, with a one-year operating grant of up to $650,000 to support the continued advancement of a shared, regional economic competitiveness strategy and improved business development. The Fund is a
Banyan Technology Provides Gifts For Local Children And Families In Need
Banyan Technology, a freight management tech company in Elyria, today announced a donation of gifts and household items valued at over $3,700 to local children and families in Lorain County. Banyan employees packed up over 100 gifts for 30 local children, and dozens of family and senior citizen baskets full of household necessities for the
Tom Barrett Appointed CEO Of 7signal
7signal, the Wi-Fi Performance Company announces Tom Barrett has joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead 7signal through its next phase of growth worldwide. Today, 7signal’s software is deployed by over a hundred corporations, healthcare systems and universities such as AstraZeneca, Charter Communications and Kaiser Permanente, and provides the proactive
The 39 Best Small Tech Companies To Work For, According To Employees
When it comes to working in the tech industry, the myth is that the best employers are the biggies, like Facebook and Google. And it’s true that those are fabulous tech companies that pay well and shower employees with perks. But for those that prefer the a small-company atmosphere, there’s no shortage of great employers, too. So in its
How I Arrived At My Big Idea
Rodney Williams, CEO and Founder of LISNR, leads one of the most disruptive companies in mobile connectivity and the Internet of Things. In this column, Rodney will share his experiences leaving a Fortune 500 company to build his company from the ground up in the Midwest, provide his perspective on startup leadership and give tips