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.
Effective August 4, 2025, the Board has appointed Lorne Novick as Interim CEO. Lorne brings a deep knowledge of JumpStart’s mission, operations, and stakeholder network, and will provide steady leadership through this period of transition.
JumpStart’s Trailblazer Software Accelerator is a targeted program for pre-seed and seed-stage Ohio-based startups with innovative software technologies that solve real-world problems.
Ohio has officially been deemed a top five state for business, according to CNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business rankings. This is the first time Ohio has made it into the top five and marks the state’s highest ranking since the index began in 2007.
Smart entrepreneurs know that sharpening their business skills is part and parcel to long term success. Taking advantage of free resources such as JumpStart’s Small Business Impact Program can [...]
CentroVilla25, a 32,000-square-foot warehouse turned community space in Cleveland’s historic Clark‑Fulton neighborhood, celebrated its official grand opening on May 30–31. The celebration has been a [...]
JumpStart's latest economic impact report reveals that in 2024, Ohio startups and small businesses generated over $1.7 billion in economic output.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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