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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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