Business Boost
Businesses need an edge over their competition and the owner who works smarter is often the one who gets ahead. The Library has electronic databases that an owner can use to build targeted lists of prospective customers and that can help businesses learn how their competitive peers are performing. Using Library Databases either at the
Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
Learn essential knowledge and skills to develop effective foundation grant proposals in this workshop led by expert Candid trainer David Holmes. Using insights collected directly from funders and expert fundraisers, the Grant Proposal Writing Workshop offers you a hands-on proposal writing experience plus insight into the funder perspective and grantseeking process. Refine your project proposal
Opening Your Doors To More Business
Meet the Federal, State and local resources available to your small or mid-sized business. For your convenience, agencies with direct support services and procurement opportunities will join forces and introduce the ways they help support your business growth. Organizations In Attendance: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) SCORE Association Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) Ohio
Northwest Ohio Impact Program Showcase
On Tuesday, December 1, you’re invited to (virtually) meet the fourth cohort of the Northwest Ohio Impact Program at their culminating showcase. This event will be an online demo-day-style competition where program participants will use their new knowledge and skills to present their pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to take home
Diversity in FinTech – A Founder’s Perspective
Women and minorities are underrepresented on venture capital teams and as recipients of funding. Research shows that diversity boosts innovation and financial outcomes. It is up to all of us in the investor community to be intentional about building relationships and funding more women and minority-led startups. JobsOhio is proudly co-sponsoring a webinar on November
JumpStart Investing Q&A
Whether you’re looking to learn more about venture capital fundraising in general, or interested in applying for funding specifically from JumpStart, this is a great opportunity to gather information, ask questions and network. We’ll be covering some of the core concepts of equity-based fundraising, including how investors like JumpStart approach due diligence, and answering questions
Elevate Your Side Hustle
When it comes to business development and entrepreneurship, the voyage is perilous but worthwhile for those with the right mindset and drive. In this webinar, you’ll hear from local entrepreneurs about navigating the highs and lows of the side hustle, and learn how Jumpstart’s network and suite of support services can help unlock your potential
Ask a Patent/Copyright/Trademark Attorney
Attorneys will provide an overview of intellectual property, explain the differences between patents, trademarks and copyright, and be available to answer your questions.
Mompreneur Book Group: “Smart Mom, Rich Mom” by Kimberly Palmer
A mompreneur is a business owner who is balancing the role of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Discuss books targeted to home-based businesses. This book is available with hoopla or as an ebook.
Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
Learn from Grow with Google expert Petia Abdur-Razzaag on how to use YouTube to create compelling content and promote your business. Grow with Google Speaker Petia Abdur-Razzaag will share best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop
Ask a Patent/Copyright/Trademark Attorney
Attorneys will provide an overview of intellectual property, explain the differences between patents, trademarks and copyright, and be available to answer your questions.
Mompreneur Book Group: “The Fringe Hours” by Jessica Turner
A mompreneur is a business owner who is balancing the role of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Discuss books targeted to home-based businesses. This book is available with hoopla or as an ebook. Mompreneur is a neologism defined as a female business owner who is actively balancing the role of mom and the role of entrepreneur.