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SUMMARY:Effective Networking with LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Effective Networking with LinkedIn helps entrepreneurs and job seekers optimize their profiles\, expand their networks\, and leverage LinkedIn for career and business growth. Participants learn profile best practices\, content engagement strategies\, and how to use tools like the LinkedIn Digital Share Card to make lasting professional impressions. 
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/effective-networking-with-linkedin-4
LOCATION:CSU Learning Center\, 2485 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland Learning Centers,Small Business,Tech
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SUMMARY:Get Found First: SEO Strategies Your Business Can’t Ignore
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome Stella Morrison of The Stellastra Effect for a practical\, no-fluff webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get found online and turn that visibility into real business growth. \nIf you’ve ever wondered why your business isn’t showing up in search results (or if SEO feels confusing\, overwhelming\, or constantly changing)\, this session will simplify what actually matters. You’ll learn how to cut through the noise\, focus your efforts\, and make smarter decisions about how to improve your online presence. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nIncrease your visibility in search so more customers can find your business\nUnderstand what actually impacts your rankings—and what doesn’t\nFocus your time and budget on SEO efforts that drive real results\nBuild a stronger online presence through content\, user experience\, and site performance\nAvoid common SEO mistakes that waste time and limit growth\nAdapt to ongoing changes in search without constantly starting over\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a clearer path to getting discovered online and the confidence to invest in SEO in a way that supports long-term growth. \n\nWebinars are open to all JumpStart clients\, partners\, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/get-found-first-seo-strategies-your-business-cant-ignore
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Effective Networking with LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Effective Networking with LinkedIn helps entrepreneurs and job seekers optimize their profiles\, expand their networks\, and leverage LinkedIn for career and business growth. Participants learn profile best practices\, content engagement strategies\, and how to use tools like the LinkedIn Digital Share Card to make lasting professional impressions. 
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/effective-networking-with-linkedin-5
LOCATION:Fulton Library Learning Center\, 3545 Fulton Rd.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleveland Learning Centers,Small Business
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SUMMARY:BUILD. GROW. SCALE.
DESCRIPTION:Summit for growth-stage businesses focused on capital access\, procurement readiness\, and scaling using Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Build. Grow. Scale. Business Readiness & Procurement Summit\, designed specifically for established\, revenue-generating businesses preparing for their next phase of growth. \nThis is not a beginner workshop. \nThis experience is for business owners who are actively focused on: \n• Accessing capital\n• Scaling operations\n• Positioning for procurement and contract opportunities \nYou’ll gain direct insight from U.S. Bank\, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready\, and regional business leaders on what it takes to move your business forward with clarity and confidence. \nWho Should Attend\nThis summit is ideal for business owners who: \n• Are already generating revenue and ready to scale\n• Are preparing for capital conversations or funding opportunities\n• Want to compete for contracts or procurement opportunities\n• Need to strengthen financial readiness\, brand positioning\, and operational structure \nWhat You’ll Experience\nCapital Readiness with U.S. Bank\nNorlynn Story\, Business Access Advisor\, U.S. Bank \n• What lenders evaluate before approving funding\n• Key financial indicators that matter\n• How to prepare your business for capital access\n• Funding strategies tied to growth and contract fulfillment \nInteractive Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Session\nLed by Marc Nunn\, Central Regional Lead\, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready\nFounder & Principal\, Nunn Group \nThis will be a live\, guided experience — not a lecture. \nYou will: \n• Register and log into the platform\n• Complete a funding-focused course in real time\n• Gain immediate traction toward funding and growth resources \nThe Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform provides free courses\, mentorship\, and funding opportunities designed to help businesses scale. \nExplore the platform here: Free Digital Courses\, Coaching & Grants | Verizon Digital Ready \nMarketing & Procurement Positioning\nManny Hall\, Founder – Manny Hall & Associates \n• Capability statement clarity\n• Brand credibility signals\n• How to position your business for procurement conversations\n• Strategies to increase credibility with decision-makers \nInstitutional Opportunity Preview\nGain insight into how larger organizations approach procurement and how to position your business for real opportunities. \nNetworking + Interactive Recap\nConnect with: \n• U.S. Bank representatives\n• Ecosystem partners\n• Growth-focused business owners \nPrepare Before You Attend (Recommended)\nTo maximize your experience\, complete the Business Health Assessment prior to attending. This will help you better understand your readiness for capital and procurement opportunities. \nTake the assessment here:\nhttps://helloalice.com/partnerships/us-bank/?bhs=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.helloalice.com%2Fintro-health-score%3Futm_campaign%3Dus-bank-7%26utm_source%3Dpartner%26utm_medium%3Demail \nSpace Is Limited\nThis is a curated experience for serious business owners preparing for growth. \nIf you’re ready to position your business for capital\, contracts\, and long-term scalability\, this room is for you.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/build-grow-scale
LOCATION:Corporate College East\, 4400 Richmond Road\, Warrensville Heights\, OH\, 44128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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SUMMARY:Health\, Wellness & Beauty Collective Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:COSE invites Cleveland’s Health\, Wellness & Beauty entrepreneurs to a first-of-its-kind gathering designed to bring this growing sector together. This launch event marks the start of The HWB Collective — a new network for founders across wellness\, beauty\, fitness\, personal care\, holistic health\, and lifestyle brands. \nThis will be a relationship-driven\, conversation-based experience where you’ll meet fellow founders\, connect with COSE and regional business support organizations\, and learn about resources available to help your business grow. Just as importantly\, we want to hear from you — your needs\, challenges\, and what would make this network truly valuable. \nThis gathering is the beginning of an ongoing community shaped by the people in the room. \n 
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/health-wellness-beauty-collective-launch-event
LOCATION:Couth Space\, 17106 Detroit Ave\, Lakewood\, OH\, 44107
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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