Venture Catalysts is a 501c3 non-profit that builds inclusive ecosystems through the development and strategic support for large-scale ecosystem partnerships, entrepreneurship events, funding, and growth programs. We create ecosystem-as-a-service (EaaS) to help founders gain acceleration, investment, or revenue growth. We help entrepreneurs and corporate/org partners find optimized, custom ecosystem paths.

Cardinal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that offers a wide range of loan options, deposit accounts, and rewards programs to its members in the local community. The credit union is committed to financial education and community engagement, including sponsoring the Cleveland Browns Jr. Backers Fan Club and hosting a high school activity book design competition.

The City of Painesville Bid Opportunities portal facilitates the procurement of consulting and construction services for various municipal projects, including renewable energy initiatives and community infrastructure improvements.

At LaunchNET, we ignite innovation and entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Baldwin Wallace community. Our dedicated team offers free, confidential venture coaching to all BW stakeholders—undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni—empowering bold ideas and guiding ventures from concept to launch. Our user-driven philosophy allows clients to access our resources as often as they wish. We meet with clients anywhere from once a week to once a semester.

The City of Cleveland's Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) oversees the Community Benefits Ordinance and works to expand opportunities for Cleveland's small, minority, and women-owned businesses to participate in City projects and development.

Towards Employment is a workforce development organization dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly those facing systemic barriers, by providing skill development, career coaching, and direct connections to employers to promote equitable access to quality jobs.

The Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University is a leading institution that offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on addressing urban challenges and fostering community engagement. The school is recognized for its innovative teaching, applied research, and collaborative partnerships that drive positive change in Northeast Ohio and beyond.

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HackYSU is Youngstown State University's official 36-hour hackathon event, where students of all majors and experience levels come together to build innovative technology projects and participate in educational workshops and fun activities.

Focusing on the manufacturing sector, which employs one-third of the state's 2.2 million small business employees, the Ohio Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Pilot will educate, train, mentor and improve small businesses’ ability to mitigate cybersecurity threats. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, this program is designed to lead small businesses through steps to identify cybersecurity threats, respond to cybercrimes and develop resilient infrastructure.

The Alliance for Working Together (AWT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting rewarding careers in manufacturing through education, training, and community engagement, connecting over 500 members from industry, education, and community organizations.

The SBIR Federal & State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program enhances the SBIR/STTR ecosystem by providing funding and support to increase participation from underrepresented groups in small business innovation funding.

The City of Painesville Contractor Info provides essential resources and guidelines for contractors working within the city, including registration requirements, permit applications, and compliance with local regulations.

Refresh Collective is a Cincinnati-based non-profit organization that empowers youth through trauma-informed hip-hop music programs, fostering creativity, confidence, and community health.

The Northeast Ohio Startup Network is a connected group of entrepreneurial support organizations delivering the resources tech-based entrepreneurs need most: capital, space, advice and connections.

A webinar to inform small businesses about selling to the federal government.

The Weston Ideation Lab is Cleveland State University's collaborative, hands-on hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and turning big ideas into action. As part of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Lab provides a dedicated space, resources, and community support to help CSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni develop their entrepreneurial mindset and transform innovative ideas into real-world impact.

Ohio TechAngels is a non-profit organization that invests in and mentors early-stage technology companies in Ohio. The organization aims to foster a thriving technology ecosystem in the state, creating new jobs and economic growth.

This webinar introduces small businesses to the process of selling to the federal government.

Learn how to sell goods and services to the Federal Government.