Cincinnati Gives Challenge participant; donate here: www.cincinnatigives.org/Main-Street-Ventures
ESTABLISHED: 1999
MISSION: Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY: A vibrant economic future for Cincinnati requires an entrepreneurial ecosystem that removes barriers to starting and growing a business. At Main Street Ventures, we are committed to providing the resources entrepreneurs need, when they need them, to drive the growth of their businesses and contribute to Cincinnati’s thriving business community. We offer the following programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of entrepreneurs:
- Equity-Free Grant Funding: Funding programs run on a quarterly basis and awards range from $5,000 to $30,000 to complete a project that will accelerate the growth of the business.
- Level Up Support Program: Ongoing business support for our grant recipients
- Launch It: Cincy University Program and Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy for High School Students: Experiential learning for high school and college students
LEADERSHIP
Staff
Sean Parker, Executive Director
Abby Ober, Director of Engagement
Brianna Dzuricsko, Director, Funding and Impact
Jazmine Mosby, Manager, Special Events and Operations
Sarah Kubala, Chief Financial Officer
Board
Tony Alexander, Kelly Bonnell, Dave Knox, JB Kropp, Rob McDonald, George Molinsky, John Moore, Paula Boggs Muething, Tara Noland, Joel Stone, Ryan Watson
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
• Mentor: Offer your expertise and industry knowledge as a mentor to students and entrepreneurs in Main Street Ventures’s programs. Mentorship opportunities include the Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy (high school students), Launch It: Cincy (university students), and Level Up Support Program (regional business owners).
• Connect: Join our group of supporters by leveraging your professional network to connect entrepreneurs with potential customers, partners, and investors. Help them expand their reach and build valuable relationships in the retail, manufactured goods, and technology sectors.
• Partner: Contribute to Main Street Ventures through in-kind services or strategic partnerships, offering your skills, resources, or products to support the growth of regional entrepreneurs.
• Guest Speaker or Workshop Facilitator: Share your insights and experiences by participating as a guest speaker or leading workshops throughout our various programs.
1311 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.mainstventures.org
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