Organize Your Financials with QuickBooks
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | CSU Learning Center, 2485 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Learn how to track income and expenses, manage invoices, and streamline your bookkeeping using QuickBooks.
No registration required. Just show up!

New Majority Summit
2025-06-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Midtown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44103, United States
Be inspired and gain practical insights from a distinguished lineup of New Majority Founders and business professionals who have successfully scaled their ventures. Melissa Bradley, Founder of New Majority Ventures, will lead transformative business training sessions designed to elevate your entrepreneurial path. Learn from those who have walked the same path and can guide you toward achieving your business goals.
Throughout the summit, you’ll dive into intensive, hands-on sessions that provide the tools and strategies essential for scaling your business. Expect to refine your entrepreneurial mindset, gain a profound understanding of your customer base, build scalable processes, strengthen your approach to financial management, and explore effective fundraising techniques. Each session is crafted to empower you with actionable insights to take your business to the next level.

Being Well: How to Be a Mentally and Emotionally Healthy CEO
2025-06-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Webinar
Running a business takes more than hustle—it takes mental clarity, emotional resilience, and the ability to show up as your best self. In partnership with Dr. William C. Washington of Washington Wellness Institute (aka “Dr. Will”), this powerful session explores how building a healthy business starts with building a healthy you.
Whether you’re feeling the pressure of leadership, hitting burnout, or just want to lead with intention, this webinar offers practical tools to restore balance and enhance performance.
What You’ll Learn:

8 unique paths to healing and self-awareness as a leader
How to prioritize your mental health while growing a business
Strategies to prevent burnout before it happens—and bounce back if it does
Ways to manage your time and resources so your business supports your wellbeing

Why You Should Attend:

Learn real-life coping strategies for the stress of entrepreneurship
Discover how to shift from overdrive to aligned leadership
Gain tools to help your team become more self-sufficient—so you can reclaim your focus
Leave with a wellness self-assessment to continue your personal and professional growth

This webinar is open to all JumpStart clients, partners, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the link.

Patently Good Ideas
2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Braintree Building, 201 East Fifth Street, Mansfield, OH, 44902, United States
Every business has intellectual property (IP), in one form or another. Protecting IP is important, but it can be expensive. With startups, every dollar matters, so deciding whether and how to spend funds on IP protection should be determined in the early stages of a new business. This session will cover IP protection including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Our presenter is Jake Ward, experienced intellectual property attorney. This event will take place at the Braintree Building in Mansfield, Ohio. The session will end with free pizza and drinks, and a Q&A session with the presenter.

Managing Digital Files
2025-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
Learn the best practices for naming, storing, and organizing digital files to boost productivity.

Effective Networking with LinkedIn
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
Explore strategies to build your professional presence, connect with potential partners, and grow your brand using LinkedIn.
No registration required. Just show up!

Effective Networking with LinkedIn
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Union-Miles Learning Center, 11300 Miles Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States

Plan, Design, Thrive: Navigating the Architecture Process for Your Growing Business
2025-07-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Webinar
Whether you’re building out a new office, expanding your current space, or planning for a future headquarters, designing a workspace that reflects your brand and supports your team can feel overwhelming. This free, two-hour webinar breaks down the process to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Join JumpStart and Gabriel Fey, AIA of HSB Architects + Engineers for a practical look at how entrepreneurs can approach the architecture and design process with a strategic mindset—translating business goals into spaces that work.
What You’ll Learn:

The step-by-step architecture and design process—from planning to execution
Common design and construction terms (explained in plain English)
Smart layout strategies to support team flow, productivity, and flexibility
Budgeting tips and cost considerations for growing businesses

Why You Should Attend:

Get a clearer sense of your business’s current and future space needs
Learn how to work with architects, designers, and contractors
Understand how real estate, leasing, and buildout timelines connect
Walk away with a planning checklist and timeline to help you move forward

This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and growth-stage founders who are preparing to invest in a new or updated workspace. Registration is free and open to all JumpStart clients, partners, and community businesses.

Effective Networking with LinkedIn
2025-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 | CSU Learning Center, 2485 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States

The State of AI
2025-08-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
This 30-minute webinar with additional Q&A is designed specifically for tech entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to harness the potential of AI, with a special emphasis on generative models like ChatGPT.
With the AI landscape changing by the minute, be sure to come discover the latest insights, tools, and actionable strategies to start leveraging AI in your business today.
Join Bradley Reynolds of Expedient to learn:

The basics of AI, including generative models, and why they are relevant to tech entrepreneurs and small businesses
Real-world examples of how AI is being used by businesses of all sizes, with a focus on actionable strategies

Webinar attendees will leave with an understanding of:

Available tools that can be implemented immediately to leverage AI, particularly generative models like ChatGPT
Best practices for using AI in a responsible and ethical manner
How to confidently integrate AI into your business to enhance efficiency, innovation, and growth today

Webinars are open to all JumpStart clients, partners, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.

Recalibrating Your Business with Inclusive Strategy
2025-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Webinar
Building a resilient business isn’t just about reacting to change, it’s about leading with purpose. In this interactive webinar, Charesha Barrett, founder of CHARP EDucation Consulting, shares how small businesses can adapt to shifting economic and social landscapes without losing sight of their values.
You’ll learn how inclusive strategy can drive real business outcomes (from retaining top talent to building customer trust) all while strengthening your internal culture.
What You’ll Learn:

How to align business decisions with your company’s mission and values
Why inclusive practices are a competitive advantage in today’s market
Simple, practical ways to improve employee engagement and team culture
How to navigate change while staying grounded in purpose

You’ll Walk Away With:

A framework for using inclusive strategy to guide business pivots
Actionable tips for engaging your team and retaining talent
Insights on emerging trends that are reshaping how small businesses grow

If you’re looking to build a business that’s not just profitable, but also principled and prepared for change, this session is for you.
This webinar is open to all JumpStart clients, partners, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.

Customer Discovery with SurveyMonkey
2025-08-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
Understand your customer base by designing effective surveys and gathering valuable insights using SurveyMonkey.
No registration required. Just show up!

Customer Discovery with SurveyMonkey
2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Union-Miles Learning Center, 11300 Miles Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States

Customer Discovery with SurveyMonkey
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | CSU Learning Center, 2485 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States

Using Google Tools
2025-08-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
Explore Google Workspace tools like Docs, Sheets, and Drive to improve collaboration and workflow.
No registration required. Just show up!

Cleveland Small Business Impact Program Showcase
2025-09-03 16:30 - 19:00 | Midtown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44103, United States
Friends and family are invited to celebrate the graduating cohort of JumpStart’s 24th Small Business Impact Program.
The event is a demo-day-style pitch competition where program participants will use their new knowledge and skills to present their business to a panel of judges for a chance to take home up to $10,000 to grow their business.
Don’t miss the chance to cheer them on as they compete for the top prize.

Savor Success Food Summit & Pitch Competition
2025-09-12 09:00 - 16:00 | 32121 Lorain Rd, 32121 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville, OH, 44039, United States
Join fellow Restaurant, Food Truck, and CPG entrepreneurs, experts, and others for a day of inspiration and growth! Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a while, there’s something here for everyone.
The event will feature:

Dedicated tracks with speakers and content tailored for pre-venture and existing businesses, specifically within the CPG and Restaurant/Food Truck industries.
A live pitch competition with exciting prizes.
Real-world insights to help you grow your business.

Curious about pitching? Learn more and apply now. Click Here.
This is the place to be if you’re looking for a valuable event, so mark your calendars and get ready to savor success!
Proud to partner with Verizon, JumpStart, Women’s Business Center of Northeast Ohio, Ohio Proud, and Wonder Women of Food
If selected to pitch, you are encouraged to attend the entire program

Plant! Pitch! Prosper! Celebration for Entrepreneurs
2025-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Urban League of Greater Cleveland, 2930 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Join the Urban League for a dynamic event where entrepreneurs will showcase their green ideas and network with like-minded individuals. Doors open at 9:30

Dominando lo Básico de Canva y el Embudo de Ventas para el Crecimiento Empresarial
2025-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Webinar
JumpStart se complace en presentar a José Colón y Edward Valentín-Lugo en un webinar completamente en español que abordará lo esencial de usar Canva para diseñar contenido atractivo mientras alineas tus recursos visuales con la estrategia de tu negocio. Esta sesión guiará a los asistentes a través de herramientas y técnicas simples para crear diseños profesionales que fortalezcan tu marca, conecten con tu audiencia y respalden tus metas de marketing y financieras. Ya sea que estés promocionando productos, generando reconocimiento o aumentando tus ventas, saldrás con habilidades prácticas para convertir tus recursos creativos en resultados medibles.
Los facilitadores profundizarán en los siguientes temas:

Lo básico de Canva (volantes, tarjetas de presentación, publicaciones en redes sociales)
Otras plataformas reconocidas para el desarrollo de marketing
Embudo de ventas para conectar el marketing con los objetivos financieros del negocio

Los participantes del webinar saldrán con:

Cómo usar Canva como herramienta para aumentar las ventas y los esfuerzos de marketing
Cómo ayuda Canva en el embudo de ventas
Los detalles clave del embudo de ventas

Los webinars están abiertos a todos los clientes, socios y negocios comunitarios de JumpStart. Se requiere inscripción para recibir el enlace al webinar.

Communication Tools
2025-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
Improve your communication with tools like email, messaging platforms, and virtual meeting apps.
No registration required. Just show up!

The Business Buzz: Fueling Small Business Growth
2025-09-30 16:00 - 19:30 | Midtown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44103, United States
Join us at the MidTown Collaboration Center for September’s Collaborative Conversation series in partnership with ECDI.
This month, we’re hosting a panel of resource providers and small business owners for a casual conversation about leveraging available resources in Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Featuring representatives from the Small Business Association, the Women’s Business Center and more, the conversation will include Randa Jackson, owner of Cleveland Cotton Candy Machines, who will share her first-hand experience utilizing resources to start and scale her business.
Immediately following the panel discussion will be a casual happy hour where attendees will be able to connect with other entrepreneurs as well as resource providers to keep the conversation and information sharing going.
Don’t miss this fun, free learning opportunity – with a side of networking.

AI Assistants for the Overworked Entrepreneur
2025-10-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
Discover AI tools that automate tasks, streamline communication, and support your daily business operations.
No registration required. Just show up!

AI Assistants for the Overworked Entrepreneur
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Union-Miles Learning Center, 11300 Miles Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States

AI Assistants for the Overworked Entrepreneur
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | CSU Learning Center, 2485 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States

Unlocking Resources: How Entrepreneurs Can Use JumpStart’s Verizon Learning Centers
2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
JumpStart is excited to host a special webinar showcasing how entrepreneurs and small business owners can tap into the resources of the Verizon Community Forward Learning Centers. Through virtual tours and real-world examples, attendees will discover how these centers—and the dedicated team behind them—are designed to accelerate business growth, provide cutting-edge technology, and connect entrepreneurs to tailored support.
Whether you’re seeking a place to record your podcast, explore translation services, or learn how to apply JumpStart programming directly to your business, this session will highlight practical ways to get started and grow.
The facilitators will dive into the following topics:

Virtual tour of the Earl B. Turner, Clark Fulton, and Cleveland State University centers, including available resources, technology, programming, and services
• Podcast production resources for entrepreneurs
• Success stories and testimonials from local businesses who’ve leveraged the centers
• Step-by-step guidance on how to access the centers, programs, and team

Webinar attendees will leave with:

Clear understanding of what the Verizon Community Forward Learning Centers offer
• How the team and programming can support business growth
• Inspiration from real client success stories
• Easy next steps to access technology, space, and resources for your business

Webinars are open to all JumpStart clients, partners, and community businesses. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.

Resilience and Impact: How Small Businesses Turn Setbacks into Success
2025-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | CentroVilla25, 3140 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
In addition to ample time for networking, this session will explore the theme of setbacks. While setbacks are inevitable, they don’t define you or your business. Attendees will hear an inspiring keynote from Marcia Moreno, President & Founder of AmMore Consulting LLC, who will share strategies for turning challenges into wins that strengthen ventures and communities.
Join us for an inspiring and purposeful event! Connect with new friends, enjoy delicious food, and have a little fun while reflecting upon the opportunities to make your business even stronger. The Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development is proud to present this session at CentroVilla25.

Social Media Basics
2025-10-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
An introduction to using social media platforms professionally for personal branding and business promotion.
No registration required. Just show up!

Entrepreneurial Readiness Workshop
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | CSE Federal Credit Union, 4104 Shuffel St. NW, Suite A, North Canton, OH, 44720, United States
Ready to take the first step toward launching your business? Join us for a hands-on, 90-minute workshop designed to help you assess your entrepreneurial readiness, sketch out your business idea, and connect with local resources. You’ll walk away with tangible resources, reflect on your strengths and challenges, and explore the tools and support JumpStart offers to new founders.
Whether you’re just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship or already have a concept you’d like to validate, this session gives you structure, clarity, and a roadmap forward. Walk away with practical action items, access to further learning modules, and the opportunity to meet advisors who can help you scale your next steps.

Creating Engaging Content with Canva
2025-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Fulton Library Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
Master the basics of using Canva to create eye-catching marketing materials, social posts, and presentations.
No registration required. Just show up!

Creating Engaging Content with Canva
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Union-Miles Learning Center, 11300 Miles Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States
Master the basics of using Canva to create eye-catching marketing materials, social posts, and presentations.
