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SUMMARY:Cleveland Small Business Impact Program Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Friends and family are invited to celebrate the graduating cohort of JumpStart’s 24th Small Business Impact Program. \nThe 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. \nDon’t miss the chance to cheer them on as they compete for the top prize.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/cleveland-small-business-impact-program-showcase-2
LOCATION:Midtown Collaboration Center\, 1974 East 66th Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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SUMMARY:Savor Success Food Summit & Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event will feature: \n\nDedicated tracks with speakers and content tailored for pre-venture and existing businesses\, specifically within the CPG and Restaurant/Food Truck industries.\nA live pitch competition with exciting prizes.\nReal-world insights to help you grow your business.\n\nCurious about pitching? Learn more and apply now. Click Here. \nThis is the place to be if you’re looking for a valuable event\, so mark your calendars and get ready to savor success! \nProud to partner with Verizon\, JumpStart\, Women’s Business Center of Northeast Ohio\, Ohio Proud\, and Wonder Women of Food \nIf selected to pitch\, you are encouraged to attend the entire program
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/savor-success-food-summit-pitch-competition
LOCATION:32121 Lorain Rd\, 32121 Lorain Road\, North Ridgeville\, OH\, 44039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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SUMMARY:Plant! Pitch! Prosper! Celebration for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/plant-pitch-prosper-celebration-for-entrepreneurs
LOCATION:Urban League of Greater Cleveland\, 2930 Prospect Avenue East\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:Ohio VC Fest '25
DESCRIPTION:Ohio’s Premier Startup & Venture Capital Event is Back! \nThis year\, Ohio VC Fest will spotlight AI and emerging trends shaping the future of innovation and venture capital. Featuring impactful speakers and industry leaders\, our programming will dive into how AI is redefining industries and creating the next phase of venture growth. \nJoin leading VCs\, angel investors\, founders\, and industry pioneers for two days of high-impact networking\, deal-making\, and world-class thought leadership. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Ohio’s thriving VC and startup scene. \nRegister today to connect with industry innovators\, disruptors\, and motivated founders and investors who are fueling growth and shaping the Midwest’s tech economy.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/ohio-vc-fest-25
LOCATION:Huntington Convesntion Center\, 300 Lakeside Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T140000
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SUMMARY:Dominando lo Básico de Canva y el Embudo de Ventas para el Crecimiento Empresarial
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLos facilitadores profundizarán en los siguientes temas: \n\nLo básico de Canva (volantes\, tarjetas de presentación\, publicaciones en redes sociales)\nOtras plataformas reconocidas para el desarrollo de marketing\nEmbudo de ventas para conectar el marketing con los objetivos financieros del negocio\n\nLos participantes del webinar saldrán con: \n\nCómo usar Canva como herramienta para aumentar las ventas y los esfuerzos de marketing\nCómo ayuda Canva en el embudo de ventas\nLos detalles clave del embudo de ventas\n\nLos webinars están abiertos a todos los clientes\, socios y negocios comunitarios de JumpStart. Se requiere inscripción para recibir el enlace al webinar.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/dominando-lo-basico-de-canva-y-el-embudo-de-ventas-para-el-crecimiento-empresarial
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Communication Tools
DESCRIPTION:Improve your communication with tools like email\, messaging platforms\, and virtual meeting apps. \nNo registration required. Just show up!
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/communication-tools
LOCATION:Fulton Library Learning Center\, 3545 Fulton Rd.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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SUMMARY:PNC Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The PNC Startup Showcase is a celebration of our programs and companies\, benefiting Bounce Innovation Hub!\nOrder your tickets today for Bounce Innovation Hub’s biggest event of the year! This event offers a unique opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and regional business leaders.\nEnjoy a fun\, engaging evening of networking\, food\, presentations\, and more! \nDinner Program \n\nThe dinner program will feature welcoming remarks from our Title and Presenting Sponsors\, Bounce Board Chair Hans Dorfi\, and our President and CEO\, Jessica Sublett.\n\nStartup Presentations & Audience Choice Pitch Award \n\nHear from our featured startup companies as they take you through a pitch presentation of their business.\nFollowing the presentations\, the audience will be able to vote\, and the winner will receive a $5\,000 prize presented by Wave Strategy.\n\nPanel Discussion Presented by WonderKiln \n\nA panel featuring a selection of companies from last year’s Showcase will be hosted by WonderKiln’s James Hilton.\nIsaiah Kaiser of Auxilium\, Deb Helton of RaidoHub\, and Charles Hubbard of Papertrail will join the panel to discuss updates for their company since their appearance on the Pitch contest stage last year.\n\nSilent Auction – Entries begin August 7th \n\nStarting August 7th running through the Showcase event\, we will launch an exciting silent auction for a once-in-a-lifetime\, priceless experience: Two seats to ride the Goodyear Blimp! The winner will be announced at the completion of the dinner program.\n\nNetworking \n\nAfter the Audience Choice Pitch Award and Silent Auction winners are named\, attendees are invited into The Generator space to connect with potential mentors\, clients\, investors\, and fellow entrepreneurs.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/pnc-startup-showcase
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T193000
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SUMMARY:The Business Buzz: Fueling Small Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the MidTown Collaboration Center for September’s Collaborative Conversation series in partnership with ECDI. \nThis 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. \nFeaturing 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. \nImmediately 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. \nDon’t miss this fun\, free learning opportunity – with a side of networking.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/the-business-buzz-fueling-small-business-growth
LOCATION:Midtown Collaboration Center\, 1974 East 66th Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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