Trailblazer Alumni Momentum: Q1 2026 Highlights
Across our alumni community, founders are raising capital, advancing clinical milestones, securing enterprise partnerships, and moving from early validation to real traction.
Stop Waiting To “Get To” Marketing And Try The Franchise Approach
Applying a franchise mindset isn't about being 'big corporate;' it’s about not treating every task as a one-off so you can focus on where the business is going rather than just keeping it afloat.
Small Business, Big Conversations: Tiwanna Scott-Williams of Pearl’s Kitchen and Pearlflower Catering
On this episode of Small Business, Big Conversations, I had the honor of sitting down with Chef Tiwanna Scott-Williams—an entrepreneur, chef, and community-builder whose journey from the ICU to the kitchen is as inspiring as it is delicious.
Small Business, Big Conversations: Chris Harris of Black Frog Brewery
Chris Harris’s journey began in his garage in Holland, Ohio, where brewing beer started as nothing more than a hobby. That hobby quickly became a passion project, and before long, he was serving craft beer to an eager local community. With a name inspired by his hometown’s nickname, “Frog Town,” Chris embraced the moniker and proudly calls himself the Black Frog.
JumpStart Inc. Announces New Board Chair Cindy Torres Essell, Following Leadership Transition
JumpStart Inc. today announced the appointment of Cindy Torres Essell as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The transition follows the voluntary resignation of José Vasquéz, who [...]
Stark County Business Owner Nina Parr Wins $10K at The Impact Program Pitch Competition
On May 13, Nina Parr, owner of ParrTakeNCare – a local small business which specializes in weight loss & body waxing – took home the top prize of $10K at the 3rd Stark County Impact Program Showc [...]
Sonya Patel’s PUR Spices Wins $20K at The Impact Program Pitch Competition
On May 7, Sonya Patel, owner of PUR Spices, a globally inspired, Cleveland-based company offering a range of small-batch sauces, spices, and craveable snacks like freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, [...]
Impacto Welcomes Its Seventh Cohort Small Business Owners
Bilingual entrepreneurs can encounter unique challenges when starting and scaling their small businesses in Northeast Ohio. Along with our partners at the Hispanic Business Center, we facilitate busin [...]
Xeomics Joins JumpStart to Accelerate AI in Healthcare and Precision Medicine
Xeomics, a precision medicine startup today announced a strategic partnership with JumpStart, a nationally recognized entrepreneur support organization based in Cleveland, Ohio with a track record in [...]
JumpStart launches Verizon Community Forward Learning Center at Cleveland State University
JumpStart is proud to announce the launch of the Verizon Community Forward Learning Center located at Cleveland State University (CSU), expanding access to cutting-edge technology and credentialing p [...]
