From Impact to ScaleReady: JumpStart’s Next Chapter for Small Business Services
We are officially sunsetting the JumpStart Small Business Impact Program and launching something new, built directly from everything we’ve learned.
Ohio’s Rise As A Business Powerhouse And Why It Matters For Entrepreneurs
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.
JumpStart Partner CentroVilla25 Opens Its Doors to Small Business Owners, Community Members
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 [...]
Meet the Participants of the Cleveland Small Business Impact Program’s Historic 20th Cohort
As JumpStart enters our 20th year, we remain steadfast in our mission of unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurship to transform our communities. Launched in 2016, JumpStart’s flagship Small Bus [...]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Dawn Miller of Art Bound Studio
Entrepreneurship is not always predetermined. Sometimes, opportunities present themselves and enterprising individuals see a chance to make a career move. Owner and lead tattoo artist of Toledo-based [...]
10 Mobile Trends Small Business Owners Can’t Ignore in 2024
Welcome to 2024, where embracing the mobile-first world is no longer optional for small businesses; it's imperative. With a significant shift in consumer behavior toward mobile usage, it's beyond time [...]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Sam Friedman of City Goods
A strong small business network has the potential to propel an entrepreneur to new heights, especially if they run a retail shop. For artisans and makers, particularly those in the early stages, thing [...]
Small Business Saturday: Shop with Cleveland-Based Impact Program Graduates
Small Business Saturday – a day when consumers are encouraged to support local small businesses in their communities – is celebrated the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday has become [...]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Hermes Ortiz of Ortiz Art Drafts Designs
Like much in life, entrepreneurship often depends on knowing the right people. In Northeast Ohio’s Hispanic-Latino business community, the old adage rings especially true. Hermes Ortiz, owner of Ortiz [...]
Small Business, Big Conversations: James Barnes of Immaculate Cleaning Co.
James Barnes is building an empire, one mop bucket at a time. A Cleveland-area native, James's entrepreneurial spark ignited early, propelling him into a journey of creating a business centered around [...]
