Entrepreneur Spotlight: Saidah Farrell, Marshmallow of the Month Club
Business growth looks different for every entrepreneur. For some, it could mean product diversification or entering new markets, for others it could mean opening a storefront or upgrading technology. For Saidah Farrell, owner of Marshmallow of the Month Club, growing her company that creates subscription boxes of artisan marshmallows, freshly baked graham crackers and chef-inspired
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday with JumpStart Impact Program Graduates
Small Business Saturday is an annual event that encourages consumers to shop small and support local businesses every holiday season. When we shop locally, more of our money stays local. There’s a direct correlation between supporting local independent businesses and having our dollars recirculate to create a multiplier effect: creating more local jobs, strengthening local
Meet Cohort 16 of the Cleveland Small Business Impact Program
JumpStart’s Small Business Impact Program is a 12-week business accelerator 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 will work together, alongside JumpStart’s Impact Program team, to tackle key business issues with significant emphasis on financial projections and capital pitches.
Meet Cohort 15 Of The Cleveland Small Business Impact Program
JumpStart’s Small Business Impact Program is a 12-week business accelerator 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 will work together, alongside JumpStart’s Impact Program team, to tackle key business issues with significant emphasis on financial projections and capital pitches.
Meet Cohort Fourteen Of The Cleveland Small Business Impact Program
Congratulations to the fourteenth Cleveland-based cohort of our 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
[Video] Mondie Gonzales Of Escape In 60 Wins $10,000 Grand Prize At Our Summer 2021 Cleveland Small Business Impact Program Showcase
On Wednesday, September 9, Cleveland Small Business Impact Program participant Mondie Gonzales delivered the winning pitch for her business, Escape In 60, during the program’s culminating entrepreneur showcase—taking home the top prize of $10,000. Escape In 60 is a traditional escape room and teambuilding venue, offering thrill-seekers five fully immersive escape room experiences as well as unique,
[VIDEO] Cleveland Small Business Impact Program Summer 2021 Entrepreneur Showcase
On Wednesday, September 9, the 12th cohort of the Cleveland Small Business Impact Program participated in a virtual version of their culminating showcase event. This event was an online demo-day-style competition where program participants used their new knowledge and skills to present their pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to take home
5 Questions With Shantae Lipscomb of Roll On In
The Roll On In franchise offers its customers unique sushi and burrito creations made with fresh multi-cultural ingredients that bring their food flavors to new levels. Shantae Lipscomb’s fast-casual restaurant serves a variety of sushi-inspired dishes such as sushi tacos and donuts. We caught up with Shantae to learn more about her and her business
5 Questions With Mondie Gonzales of Escape In 60
Inspired by her friends’ love of escape rooms, Mondie Gonzales’s Escape in 60 Cleveland offers thrill-seekers five fully immersive and unique escape room experiences as well as event planning services and customizable events. We caught up with Mondie to learn more about her and her business as she readies to present in the culminating showcase
5 Questions With Stacey Ferguson of Lookfabulous LLC
Created from Stacey’s love of crochet, the Lookfabulous online shop provides customized apparel and specialized gifts to customers who want to look and live “outside of the box.” We caught up with owner Stacey Ferguson to learn more about her and her business as she readies to present in the culminating showcase of our summer
5 Questions with Tina Haldiman of Larchmere Fire Works
Larchmere Fire Works provides one-of-a-kind blacksmithing and glassblowing combo classes with private, hands-on, one-on-one instruction to those seeking unique experiences. We caught up with founder Tina Haldiman to learn more about her and her business as she readies to present in the culminating showcase of our summer 2021 Small Business Impact Program cohort. How did
5 Questions With Allison Craig Of The Sweet Fix Bakery
Located in the Cedar-Lee neighborhood of Cleveland Heights, The Sweet Fix Bakery offers customers a variety of delicious desserts and sweet treats through its retail, wholesale and catering services. We caught up with owner Allison Craig to learn more about her and her business as she readies to present in the culminating showcase of our