Recently, JumpStart revived business support operations in the greater Canton area. With funding from the Stark Community Foundation and the Stark Economic Development Board, JumpStart established a local entrepreneur-in-residence program and rebooted the Stark County Small Business Impact Program.

Now in its third cohort, the Stark County Impact Program helps local entrepreneurs establish sustainable businesses in Northeast Ohio. For 12 weeks, small business owners receive hands-on education and industry-specific advising in a group learning environment.

The program focuses on helping participants overcome key business issues, with a significant emphasis on financial projections, capital pitches and growth planning. At the end of the three months, the entrepreneurs take part in a live showcase event where they pitch their businesses to a panel of judges. The top pitch will earn a $10,000 grand prize, while all other participants will receive $2,500 to support their business growth.

We’re pleased to introduce the five members of cohort three – follow along to learn more about their stories as they work toward achieving their entrepreneurial goals.

Rolling Refreshments
Audrey Earnst

Rolling Refreshments is a gourmet mobile beverage catering company specializing in unique coffees, mocktails, and a wide variety of exciting beverages. Via our sleek trailer or charming pushcart, we travel throughout NE Ohio attending public events and festivals, or are available for private event bookings.
rollingrefreshments.com

Top Flight Pasta
Tyson White

For the food enthusiast that appreciates but does not have time to make fresh pasta and sauce, Top Flight Pasta will do that for them using the finest ingredients. We make our pasta fresh in a variety of shapes and sizes with exceptional taste and texture.
topflightpasta.com

ParrTakeNCare
Nina Parr

ParrTakeNCare specializes in weight loss & body waxing for the everyday female that doesn’t take enough time for herself. We provide Key weight loss services such as body sculpting and supplemental products such as waist trainers. We deliver our services with compassion, empathy, and treat all of our customers with kindness and integrity.
www.parrtakencare.com

Main Street Modern
Adam Hoover

For those seeking to furnish their space with unique pieces, Main Street Modern is a furniture and home decor destination that eliminates the hunt for the perfect piece by offering 38,000 ft.² of inventory that is expertly sourced.
mainstreetmodern.com

Jenny CAN Cleaning Company
Jenny Bolyard

Jenny CAN Cleaning Company provides a one stop shop for all your cleaning needs for residential and commercial. We are tailored to meet you where you are at, whether it is reoccurring cleaning, one time cleaning or carpet cleaning. laundry service or organizing.
jennycancleaning.com