Growing Ventures

COhatch is a community-driven co-working spaces with resources for collaboration and networking.

• Provides flexible, community-driven spaces for collaboration and business growth.
• Offers access to a diverse network of entrepreneurs and professionals to foster partnerships.
• Provides tools and resources, including event spaces and business services, to help entrepreneurs scale.

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ECDI (Economic & Community Development Institute) is a micro-lender and SBA intermediary offering loans, training, and support for small businesses in underserved communities.

• Provides access to affordable loans for small businesses in underserved communities to support growth.
• Offers business training programs and ongoing support to help businesses overcome challenges and scale.
• Provides specialized resources to help businesses in economically disadvantaged areas thrive and grow.

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The Innovation Fund Northeast Ohio is a fund that provides early-stage capital to technology startups in Northeast Ohio, especially those connected to regional colleges and universities.

• Provides funding to technology startups at the early stages of development to fuel growth.
• Supports startups connected to regional colleges and universities, leveraging academic resources.
• Offers business development support and connects entrepreneurs with a network of experts and investors.

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JumpStart Inc. provides venture capital, entrepreneurial support, and mentoring to tech startups and scale-ups in Northeast Ohio.

• A foundation for starting and growing a small business, including discussion of value proposition, marketing and sales, revenue streams, and goal-setting.
• Practical applied exercises to help business owners create their Business Blueprint.
• Impactful tools and resources that help business owners set up their businesses for the long term.

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MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network) supports manufacturing-focused entrepreneurs with services such as product development, prototyping, and supply chain assistance.

• Helps manufacturers with design, prototyping, and scaling products for the market.
• Provides expertise in optimizing and streamlining supply chains to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Offers business consulting to help manufacturing businesses expand operations and increase profitability.

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SEA Change is a social enterprise accelerator program for startups with a focus on social impact, offering mentorship and potential funding.

• Offers mentorship and resources to startups with a focus on creating social impact.
• Provides access to funding options for businesses with a mission-driven model.
• Helps businesses refine their strategies to scale sustainably while maintaining a social impact.

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The Well CDC, part of Akron Food Works, is a commercial kitchen and incubator that supports food entrepreneurs by providing kitchen space, training, and business resources.

• Provides food entrepreneurs with access to certified kitchen space to scale production.
• Offers resources and training to help food businesses navigate the complexities of the food industry.
• Connects food businesses with industry experts and resources to foster growth and expansion.

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Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) is a business incubator offering mentoring, networking, and business development support, particularly for tech and software startups.

• Provides mentorship, networking, and resources tailored to tech and software startups looking to scale.
• Offers guidance on refining business models, expanding operations, and attracting investment.
• Fosters a strong network of entrepreneurs and investors to support business growth and innovation.

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Hootsuite Academy provides training on social media strategy and tools to grow brand visibility.

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LinkedIn Learning provides courses on leadership, team-building, and expanding professional networks.

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Use Mailchimp Academy to learn email marketing and customer engagement to grow your audience.

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SCORE Mentorship provides free one-on-one mentoring from experienced business professionals.

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Use SEMrush Academy to learn how to analyze market trends, competition, and SEO strategies.

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SurveyMonkey provides tools for gathering customer feedback to improve products and services.

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