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SUMMARY:Beyond Startup: Learn AI to Turbocharge Sales
DESCRIPTION:Ready or not\, AI is here to stay! AI will become the biggest business game-changer since the industrial assembly line\, antibiotics\, jet engines\, or the internet. The evolution of artificial intelligence is accelerating\, with new AI tools being created weekly. Business and sales professionals know they need AI\, but most have no idea where to start. This workshop will give an understanding of AI\, how it can save time\, improve efficiency\, and enhance customer service\, while turbocharging sales growth through increasing face-to-face customer time. \nThis workshop is designed to introduce the audience to AI and how it applies to sales\, CRM\, lead generation and management\, customer communications\, sales analytics\, and more. Attendees will learn about a stack of potential AI tools they can install and use to see sales impact within weeks\, not months.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/beyond-startup-learn-ai-to-turbocharge-sales
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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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:The Future of Making Things: Modernizing the Chemical Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 10th as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series for a roundtable discussion with Jordan Swisher co-founder of Amber Industrials. \nThrough his work\, Swisher is focuses on modernising industrial chemical manufacturing by combining cutting edge manufacturing with sustainable technology. At Amber Industrials\, he is helping reimagine how materials like nylon are produced\, using electrification and hydrogen to make processes that are faster\, cheaper and cleaner than traditional methods. \nAmber Industrial’s approach addresses longstanding inefficiencies in the chemical industry while significantly reducing emissions\, demostrating how innovation and entrepreneurship can reshape legacy industries. Swisher’s experience in startup tech and applied chemistry will provide students with an inside look at the intersection of science\, sustainability and business. \nTo register for this event\, please indicate your in-person or virtual attendance. \nThe Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship hosts discussions from highly-accomplished industry professionals to speak with current students and alumni who are interested in topics within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Participating guests are encouraged to arrive prepared with questions and topics for discussion.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/the-future-of-making-things-modernizing-the-chemical-supply-chain
LOCATION:Sears think[box]\, 11201 Cedar Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T200000
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SUMMARY:Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition is an annual pitch competition hosted by the CWRU Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship. Finalist teams will pitch their startups or ideas to a panel of judges in one of three tracks: Venture\, Idea and Social Impact for a chance to win funding from a prize pool of $45\,000. \nThe event will take place on the first floor of Sears think[box] on April 14 2026 from 5:00PM – 8PM\, with the Venture Track and awards ceremony also being live streamed.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/morgenthaler-pavey-startup-competition
LOCATION:Sears think[box]\, 11201 Cedar Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000
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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:Free Coworking Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Bounce for Free Coworking Day on the 4th Wednesday of every month! Bring your task list\, schedule a meeting and join us for part or all of the day. This is a great way to see what we have to offer and get to know the community in The Generator at Bounce.
URL:https://jumpstartinc.org/event/free-coworking-day/2026-04-22
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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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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