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1	Greater Hamilton Center for Business THE HAMILTON MILL IS A REGIONAL PLATFORM CONNECTING STARTUPS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. WE BRING TOGETHER THE REGIONAL RESOURCES OF THE BUSINESS AND ACADEMIC COMUNITIES, SOURCES FOR FINANCING,TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND AGENCY LEVEL FEDERAL AND STATE.	Hamilton, OH
2	BLUFFTON CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS IN THE BLUFFTON, OHIO VICINITY THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS LEADING UP TO A BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION RESULTING IN JOB CREATION.	Bluffton, OH
3	UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.	KENT, OH
4	ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECDI SERVES THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED LOW-INCOME, LOW-WEALTH ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH A MULTI-TIERED APPROACH THAT COMBINES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CAPITAL, WITH WRAPAROUND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ALLOWING UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE AND EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS AND ENTER THE ECONOMIC MAINSTREAM.	COLUMBUS, OH
5	REV1 VENTURES WE HELP ENTREPRENEURS OF OHIO TECH START-UPS BUILD GREAT COMPANIESTHROUGH OUR UNIQUE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BUSINESS INCUBATOR ANDCAPITAL ATTRACTION.	COLUMBUS, OH
6	Cultivate To foster entrepreneurial growth by providing a work space, technology, and professional guidance for start-up companies.	Grove City, OH
7	INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY INC THE INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTER, AND TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH FAIR AND HONEST RACING COMPETITIONS, STEM CURRICULUMS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT; HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE; INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION; MENTORING; VOLUNTEERISM; AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY.	AKRON, OH
8	VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS INC EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS BY ASSISTING IN JOB CREATION AND PROVIDING LOAN PROGRAMS	YOUNGSTOWN, OH
9	NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME INC A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.	NORTH CANTON, OH
10	UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR CAREERS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP.	LIMA, OH
11	THE YOUNGSTOWN EDISON BUSINESS INCUBATOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PRMOTE THE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING THE COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESORUCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PROMOTE THE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION.	YOUNGSTOWN, OH
12	EAST CLEVELAND FARMERS MARKET PRESERVATION SOCIETY Historic preservation, charity food programs, business incubator in inner city (400 families)	CLEVELAND, OH
13	THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION THE EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING THE SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.	ASHTABULA, OH
14	Flywheel Social Enterprise HUB To help social entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver social impact.	Cincinnati, OH
15	INNOVATION FUND AMERICA INC PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS THROUGH EARLY-STAGE FUNDING AND EDUCATION.	ELYRIA, OH
16	QUEEN CITY ANGELS THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND PROMOTING A VIBRANT ENTREPRENEURIAL SECTOR IN GREATER CINCINNATI, OHIO AND BEYOND THAT SUSTAINS INNOVATIVE START-UPS AND EMERGING BUSINESSES; EDUCATING THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES ON OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST SUCH COMPANIES (THIS IS NOW ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A SEPARATE, RELATED 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY, QCA EDUCATION FOUNDATION); TO FACILITATE INVESTING IN BUSINESSES; AND PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IDEAS, BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND OTHER INFORMATION AMONG REGIONAL EMERGING START-UP AND EMERGING COMPANIES. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS CONDUCTING ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH, ANCILLARY TO, SUCH PURPOSES, AND CARRYING-ON ANY ACTIVITIES PERMITTED UNDER THE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO.	NORWOOD, OH
17	Mortar Cincinnati OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE UNDER-SERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED; CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP.	Cincinnati, OH
18	ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION TO CULTIVATE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET, CREATE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, AND CONNECT STUDENTS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADVANCE THEM PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.	HUDSON, OH
19		ROCKY RIVER, OH
20		CLEVELAND, OH
21		CINCINNATI, OH
22		KILLBUCK, OH
23		BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
24		Columbus, OH
25		PICKERINGTON, OH
26		Dayton, OH
27		ALBANY, OH

Greater Hamilton Center for Business

Hamilton, OH

THE MILL IS A REGIONAL PLATFORM CONNECTING STARTUPS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. WE BRING TOGETHER THE REGIONAL RESOURCES OF THE AND ACADEMIC COMUNITIES, SOURCES FINANCING,TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND AGENCY LEVEL FEDERAL AND STATE.

BLUFFTON CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Bluffton, OH

TO FOSTER IN THE , OHIO VICINITY THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS LEADING UP TO A BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION RESULTING IN JOB CREATION.

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

KENT, OH

WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

COLUMBUS, OH

ECDI SERVES THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED LOW-INCOME, LOW-WEALTH ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH A MULTI-TIERED APPROACH THAT COMBINES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CAPITAL, WITH WRAPAROUND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES, ALLOWING UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS ENTER THE MAINSTREAM.

REV1 VENTURES

COLUMBUS, OH

WE HELP ENTREPRENEURS OF OHIO TECH START-UPS BUILD GREAT COMPANIESTHROUGH OUR UNIQUE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BUSINESS INCUBATOR ANDCAPITAL ATTRACTION.

Cultivate

Grove City, OH

To foster entrepreneurial growth by providing a work space, technology, and professional guidance for start-up companies.

INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY INC

AKRON, OH

THE IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTER, AND TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH FAIR AND HONEST RACING COMPETITIONS, STEM CURRICULUMS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT; HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE; INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION; MENTORING; VOLUNTEERISM; AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY.

VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS INC

YOUNGSTOWN, OH

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS BY ASSISTING IN JOB CREATION AND PROVIDING LOAN PROGRAMS

NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME INC

NORTH CANTON, OH

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO

LIMA, OH

THE IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTION HIGHER LEARNING, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR CAREERS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP.

THE YOUNGSTOWN EDISON BUSINESS INCUBATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OH

DEVELOPMENT: TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PRMOTE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESORUCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PROMOTE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION.

EAST CLEVELAND FARMERS MARKET PRESERVATION SOCIETY

CLEVELAND, OH

Historic , charity food programs, business incubator in inner city (400 families)

THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION

ASHTABULA, OH

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

Flywheel Social Enterprise HUB

Cincinnati, OH

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

INNOVATION FUND AMERICA INC

ELYRIA, OH

PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS THROUGH EARLY-STAGE FUNDING AND EDUCATION.

QUEEN CITY ANGELS

NORWOOD, OH

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND PROMOTING A VIBRANT ENTREPRENEURIAL SECTOR IN GREATER CINCINNATI, OHIO AND BEYOND THAT SUSTAINS INNOVATIVE START-UPS AND EMERGING BUSINESSES; EDUCATING THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES ON OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST SUCH COMPANIES (THIS IS NOW ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A SEPARATE, RELATED 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY, QCA EDUCATION FOUNDATION); TO FACILITATE INVESTING IN BUSINESSES; AND PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IDEAS, BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND OTHER INFORMATION AMONG REGIONAL EMERGING START-UP AND EMERGING COMPANIES. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS CONDUCTING ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH, ANCILLARY TO, SUCH PURPOSES, AND CARRYING-ON ANY ACTIVITIES PERMITTED UNDER THE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO.

Mortar Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE UNDER-SERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED; CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

HUDSON, OH

TO CULTIVATE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET, CREATE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, AND CONNECT STUDENTS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADVANCE THEM PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.

THE WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 TO STIMULATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ADVANCE A MORE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, CLOSE SOCIAL DIVIDES, AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP AND IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON OUR SOCIETY. INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED THE POTOMAC KNOWLEDGEWAY, NETPRENEUR, THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE AND YOUTHLEARN. THE CULMINATION OF ITS EARLY YEARS RESULTED IN HELPING CREATE VENTURE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS WHICH IT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT. THE ALSO FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES VIA ITS LEAP OF REASON INITIATIVE WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE MESSAGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. PROJECTS WITHIN THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF LEAP OF REASON AND THE PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF WORKING HARD - AND WORKING WELL, BOTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF (1) INSPIRING, MOTIVATING, AND SUPPORTING N

THE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES LED BY UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN SEED FUNDING FOR THEIR DEVELOPING COMPANIES.

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER IRC SECTION 501C3. THE PURPOSE AND GOAL IS TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BY COMMITTING OURSELVES TO THE GREAT COMMISSION. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK WITH EXISTING NATIVE INDIAN MISSIONARIES BY RAISING FUNDS THROUGH INDIVIDUALS, CONGREGATIONS AND BY BUSINESS STARTUPS IN THAT WILL HELP TO FUND THOSE MISSION OUTREACHES.

To serve as a resource a catalyst long-lasting sustainable progress which contributes to community vitality economic growth. We accomplish our purpose through operating supporting educational programs in science business.

To support societal innovation and betterment by education and supporting individuals and organizations in the area of social entrepreneurship.

Create innovative opportunities that spark entrepreneurial spirit, community involvement, and promotes the well being of all people, promoting peace, justice, and freedom through services, philanthropy.

Advance and support entreprneurship, entrepreneurial thinking and sustainable small business development among disadvantaged and underrepresented populations, including Black, low income, other minority, women, young, veterans and others.

To engage in charitable, scientific, literary, religious and educational actions and events to build into a thriving community. Having /events so local entrepreneurs can set up markets for the community economy & offer resources.

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