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Cleveland Impact Program's 20th Small Business Showcase

House of Blues

308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA Ohio

41.4994964 -81.6909515

Description

Join JumpStart and the Cleveland Browns for a special 20th Anniversary Entrepreneur Showcase, featuring the 20th Cohort of JumpStart’s Small Business Impact Program. To commemorate this momentous occasion, we’re raising the bar, upping the ante and doubling the prize money. At this demo-day-style pitch competition, our five Impact Program participants will take to the stage and present their business to a panel of judges for the chance to win up to $20,000. All other participants will receive $5,000. The event, presented by the Cleveland Browns, will include a special commemorative program honoring past participants and the community organizations who helped fuel Cleveland’s premier small business accelerator. Small businesses are the heartbeat of a thriving community, but navigating the path to business ownership is challenging and lonely. Launched in 2016, the Small Business Impact Program is a 12-week business intensive, helping entrepreneurs build skills, navigate challenges and grow. Seven years and 19 cohorts later, the program has graduated 188 small businesses, deploying more than $2.3M in grants and business-friendly loans.   Meet the Entrepreneurs The 20th cohort of JumpStart's Small Business Impact Program includes five diverse small businesses, specializing in sectors ranging from artisanal retail to consulting and holistic wellness services. Rebuilders Xchange, led by Jessica Davis, is redefining home improvement retail with a focus on sustainability and community. SERVE-U LLC, led by Brandi Rae Hicks, offers consulting and grant writing services to help nonprofits gain an edge and advance their mission. Washington Wellness Institute LLC, spearheaded by William Washington, takes a holistic and modern approach to mental health and wellness. Crochet Kitty, owned by Abbie Swisher, merges craftsmanship with utility to produce unique, handmade cat toys. UnBar Cafe, owned by Melissa Garrett, brings a fresh perspective to café culture with an inclusive and vibrant community space. Thank you for supporting and attending our events. The modest ticket price we charge helps offset event costs so we can continue to deliver critical resources and personalized support to local entrepreneurs through the Impact Program and other initiatives. For this event, valet parking at House of Blues Cleveland, refreshments and entertainment will be provided with your ticket purchase. For additional information about the Small Business Impact Program and the innovative entrepreneurs of the 20th cohort, visit JumpStartInc.org. 

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Start: 2024-05-07T17:00:00-04:00

End: 2024-05-07T20:30:00-04:00