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One-Stop Resource Center, Coffee Hour
Join our roundtable discussion featuring local business support representatives. They'll provide insights into incentives, resources, and assistance available to enhance growth, boost revenue, and cater to various business needs.
Coffee and refreshments will be provided on March 22, from 9-10 a.m. at Beachwood City Hall. Make your reservation by calling 216-292-1915 or email Catherine Bieterman at the City or David Lapierre at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Job Fair,
April 3
Expand your workforce with top talent by securing a booth at our upcoming Job Fair, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with skilled professionals from various industries.
Don't miss this chance to network and recruit exceptional candidates who can drive your business forward. To sign up, use the following registration form. For more information email Catherine Bieterman at the City or David Lapierre at the Chamber of Commerce
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Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator
Health tech-focused start-ups based locally or planning to relocate with a venture-backed model are encouraged to apply to JumpStarts new Trailblazer Health Tech Accelerator program. For more information on Empowering Health Innovation visit JumpStart.
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WHERE:
CSU College of Business
1860 E. 18th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
COST:
FREE, but registration is mandatory.
REGISTER NOW
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Meet the Lenders!
Participating SBA-backed lenders are actively making small business loans in Northeast Ohio. Improve your chances of getting financing for your business at this match-making style event. Introduce your business plan, get critical feedback and a feel for what lenders are looking for in a positive, friendly, neutral environment. Startup businesses must have completed a business plan to attend the event.
All participants should prepare a summary Loan Request Document with their request, proposed sources and uses of funds, historical and projected financial summary, description of business, owner qualifications, and contact information.
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Prepare with free assistance from these partners:
Cleveland State University SBDC: 216.687.6902
Hispanic Business Center SBDC: 216.281.4422
Urban League SBDC: 216.812.3162
Women's Business Center: 216.912.5655
SCORE Chapter 30: 216.522.4194
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CIC Committee Opportunities
The Office of Economic Development has established a Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) organized for the purposes of advancing, encouraging and promoting the industrial, commercial and civic development of the city. There are two committees that have been formed, the Loan Review Committee and the Innovation Committee. The Loan Review Committee will review the city's loan applications from the city's Revolving Loan Fund. The Innovation Committee will foster new ideas around supporting companies in the areas of commercialization, innovation, technology, research and development.
The Department of Economic Development is seeking resumes from interested committee members. If you would like to be considered for one of these committee opportunities, please call Catherine Bieterman at 216-292-1915 or e-mail Catherine.Bieterman@BeachwoodOhio.com by April 10.
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Lighting Incentives form Commercial and Industrial Customers
Are you responsible for lighting equipment across your business or facility? By upgrading to energy-efficient LEDs, you'll save money on energy and maintenance costs. FirstEnergy's Ohio Commercial Lighting Program provides incentives to encourage participants to install high-efficiency lighting equipment and controls for retrofit/renovation or existing and new construction projects. The program runs through May 31, 2024. Visit energysaveOH-bizsolutions/apply, access the secure portal and fill out program application form. Call 888-798-2002 or visit energysaveOH-bizsolutions.com to learn more.
Beachwood Linked Deposit Program
Are you considering a commercial loan? The City of Beachwood's Linked Deposit Program may assist with the reduction on your interest rate. For more information on this program, call the Office of Economic Development at 216-292-1915 or visit the Linked Deposit Program Link on our website.
JumpStart's Signature Small Business Impact Program
Are you interested in a pitch competition with a chance to take home up to $10k? This intensive 12-week group-based educational program provides promising entrepreneurs with focused business advising, education on various business topics, and impactful tools and resources to help business owners pursue growth. The program places a special emphasis on financial projections and capital pitches, culminating in a pitch competition where participants will present to a panel of judges for a change to take home up to $10,000.
Scalerator NEO
The selection process has begun, and applications are being accepted for the 2024 Scalerator NEO cohort. This is a proven growth program that's helped more than 72 companies skyrocket their growth and revenue. Visit Scalerator NEO for more information, they are seeking companies with highly motivated entrepreneurial leaders with roughly $3M to $15M in sales, with 20 to 200 employees aggressively seeking to grow their business. Companies from all sectors are encouraged to apply.
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Upcoming Workshops & Networking Opportunities | |
NETWORKING
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Join the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce for a networking luncheon featuring guest speaker, Mr. William "Bill" Koehler, CEO of Team NEO, who will share insights on regional and local business growth strategies. March 13 at 11:30 am, Heck's Cafe, RSVP.
Women of the Chamber Coffee Hour
Join this dynamic group of women business leaders on Thursday, March 14th at 8:30 am at Beachwood Community Center, RSVP.
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WORKSHOPS
3 Day Global Business Workshop
Are you the person at your company who gets all the questions on all things international? Are you new to a position where global competency is expected, but you feel underprepared? This program is for you.
This three-day seminar comprehensively reviews the essential how-to’s of global business basics for working professionals the realm of international trade. Our "boot camp" covers the top 150 points of knowledge ranging from sales, marketing, management, logistics, payment and many others. Perfect for the professional who "doesn't know what they don't know" about doing business internationally. Get up to speed quickly on all the basics.
The Art of the Ask
How To Ask for and Get What You Need for Your Business Success workshop provides entrepreneurs with tips and techniques to effectively communicate and express their thoughts and ideas for a successful and sustainable business. March 20 at 5:30 p.m.
How AI and Other Emerging Tech Will Impact Entrepreneurs
In this workshop, participants will gain insight into the transformative role of artificial intelligence and technologies like blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the entrepreneurial world. May 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Register for these workshops at Tri-C Workshops.
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What is Coming to Cleveland in 2024!
April 5 & 7 – NCAA Women's Final Four
Hosted by the Mid-American Conference, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Rocket Mortgage Field House. More information at clevelandncaawff.com, Estimated Economic Impact: $22 Million
April 8 - Total Solar Eclipse
The Cleveland area will be an ideal destination for thousands to view due to the variety of excellent lakefront vantage points, programming from local science institutions and acres of greenspace and parkland in the region. www.thisiscleveland.com/2024-solar-eclipse
July 12-21 - 2024 Pan-American Masters Games
The 2024 Pan-American Masters Games is an international, event featuring 25 sports which taking place in and around Downtown Cleveland. clevelandmasters2024.com, Estimated Economic Impact: $25 million
August 10-13 - The American Society of Association Executives Conference
The Annual Meeting is where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange resources, strategies and solutions. Attendees can choose from more than 100 education sessions in diverse learning formats and engage in dynamic networking opportunities. asaecenter.org, Estimated Economic Impact: $6.2 million
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Green Lease Leaders Workshop April 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Green Lease Leaders program! In celebration of this milestone, Green Lease Leaders is hosting an in-person green leasing workshop as part of the Better Buildings Summit in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit US DOE Better Buildings.
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Community Improvement Corporation | |
The Beachwood Community Improvement Corporation held its first board meeting this past month. The CIC was formed with the intent of providing an empowered body that can fulfil the objectives of the City’s Economic Development Strategy and the City’s Master Plan. One of the items approved was the formation of two committee's a Loan Review Committee and and Innovation Committee. The CIC is now seeking candidates for both committee positions. More details on these committee's can be found on the City's Economic Development webpage by clicking here. | |
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City of Beachwood, Economic Development
Catherine Bieterman, Director
216-292-1915 | Catherine.Bieterman@BeachwoodOhio.com
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