On May 13, Nina Parr, owner of ParrTakeNCare – a local small business which specializes in weight loss & body waxing – took home the top prize of $10K at the 3rd Stark County Impact Program Showcase.
Nina was one of 5 local entrepreneurs who completed the 12-week business education program and pitched their ventures live on stage to an audience and panel of expert judges.
“The Impact Program isn’t just about pitch night – it’s about building stronger businesses and a stronger community,” says Dan Brown, JumpStart’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Stark County. “The growth we see in program participants over 12 weeks is incredible and the Showcase is just the beginning of what these entrepreneurs are capable of.”
Launched in 2016, JumpStart’s flagship Small Business Impact Program is designed to accelerate the growth of the Stark County small businesses that drive local economic impact through job creation, purchasing power and neighborhood revitalization. The program runs three cohorts a year and combines tailored advising with in-depth business training to equip entrepreneurs for success.
While Nina earned first place, the other Impact Program graduates didn’t walk away empty-handed – they each received $2,500 to grow their businesses:
- Audrey Ernst of Rolling Refreshments
- Tyson White of Top Flight Pasta
- Adam Hoover of Main Street Modern
- Jenny Bolyard of Ace Carpet Cleaning Co.
