JumpStart Inc.

08/28/2026

The best time to look for funding? Before you need it.

When capital is planned, it fuels growth. When it’s rushed, options shrink and costs rise.
Preparation is your advantage.

08/27/2026

Ready to take your pitch to the next level?
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your message, this blog offers practical insights to help small business owners craft pitches that stand out and open doors.

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Has a passionate person with a clipboard ever stepped in your path outside the grocery store, trying to spread awareness and get you to endorse a cause? Or maybe you've encountered a Girl Scout at a folding table, doing her best to get your attention — and sell you some cookies? Both of those? Pit...

08/26/2026

🌱 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 & 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄.

Rooted & Rising returns this fall with a lineup designed to bring Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs together around ideas, challenges and conversations that matter to business owners.

From creativity and term sheets to branding and building confidence, each gathering offers something different, along with the chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and learn from experts across the region.

Join us for one program or make plans to attend the full series.

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.bdmorganfdn.org/rooted-rising

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08/25/2026

A business idea is only the beginning.

Through five free, online modules, Blueprint helps you define your customers, pricing, revenue goals and next steps for growth.

Register and get started today: https://jumpstartinc.org/smallbiz/blueprint

08/21/2026

Are you growing with purpose... or just growing? 👀

Dan Brown explains why the difference matters.

08/19/2026

A strong pitch isn’t just for investors. Every small business owner needs to clearly explain what they do, why it matters and what should happen next.

In our latest blog, Rayne shares practical tips to help entrepreneurs build a simple, confident pitch that connects with customers, partners and potential funders.

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Has a passionate person with a clipboard ever stepped in your path outside the grocery store, trying to spread awareness and get you to endorse a cause? Or maybe you've encountered a Girl Scout at a folding table, doing her best to get your attention — and sell you some cookies? Both of those? Pit...

08/17/2026

National Nonprofit Day is a reminder of what becomes possible when we invest in people with big ideas.
At JumpStart, we believe access to capital, expertise, connections and support can change what’s possible for Ohio entrepreneurs AND strengthen our communities along the way.

So, what happens when public, private and philanthropic partners come together around entrepreneurship.

Watch Terri Bradford Eason, JumpStart’s Chief Revenue Officer, share why this mission matters and how you can be part of it. 💙

08/17/2026

¿Listo para llevar tu negocio al siguiente nivel? Descubre cómo Blueprint en español puede ser el impulso que necesitas para tomar decisiones estratégicas y crecer. Descubre más y aplica a Blueprint en español ahora: https://jumpstartinc.org/smallbiz/blueprint-es

08/14/2026

Lorne Novick, CEO of JumpStart, has been named a Cleveland 500 Leader for 2026.

The recognition highlights leaders helping shape the future of the region. For Lorne, that work is rooted in working alongside corporations, civic leaders, funders, government partners, fellow nonprofits and entrepreneurs themselves to build a strong, sustainable JumpStart . . . one that can keep creating opportunity for entrepreneurs and supporting economic growth well beyond any one leader.

Congratulations, Lorne! And thank you to Cleveland Magazine for recognizing leaders committed to the future of this region.

08/13/2026

Meet the 10 founders from our Trailblazer Software Accelerator who will take the stage at the Showcase on August 27!

Get to know the innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries behind these exciting ventures before they pitch their ideas.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/08/10-ohio-startups-to-pitch-at-jumpstart-accelerator-showcase.html