Ace Epps has been named director of inclusive entrepreneurship for Bounce Innovation Hub, effective Jan. 1. Epps has served as an entrepreneur-in-residence and business advisor at Bounce since July 2019. A certified facilitator for the Ice House Entrepreneur Program, he brings 20 years of experience in the areas of workforce development, black male engagement and minority … [Read more...]
Buy local at Crafty Mart’s Holiday Market Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Crafty Mart will host its 11th Annual Holiday Market, starting on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 1, at Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 S. Main St., on the second floor. The Holiday Market will feature 70 Akron-area artists and makers selling one-of-a-kind gifts. Throughout the two-day event, Crafty Mart will host DIY workshops, an Iron … [Read more...]
Bounce hosts Startup Showcase pitch event, featuring local CEO Aaron Christopher ‘AC’ Evans
Members of the community will be able to connect with Bounce Innovation Hub’s most promising startups in a live pitch/networking event. The inaugural Startup Showcase takes place Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. The Showcase features pitches from 16 of the organization’s business startups. Attendees also will hear from Aaron … [Read more...]
Open House event reveals renovated first floor, new programs at Bounce
Bounce Innovation Hub will host a free, public celebration to commemorate the opening of its newly renovated first-floor Generator space, on Wednesday, May 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. Bounce is located at 526 S. Main St. in downtown Akron. Activities throughout the day are planned to showcase the new space, programs and amenities, as well as current startups in residence. … [Read more...]
FUEL Akron selects software startup finalists for pitch competition Nov. 15
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio will compete for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s accelerator, The Bit Factory, at the third annual FUEL Akron, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created to help aspiring software … [Read more...]
Bounce Innovation Hub hosts ‘wall-breaking,’ adds tech startup
Earlier this week, Bounce Innovation Hub and the the city of Akron hosted a ceremonial “wall-breaking” event that marked the start of a major construction project to transform the center’s ground floor. The 27,000-square-foot renovation will include new office space, co-working space, a makerspace, a café and meeting area, conference rooms, and an e-sports lab for The … [Read more...]
Bounce Innovation Hub celebrates official launch with April 13 open house
Bounce Innovation Hub will host an open house on Friday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m., to celebrate its official launch. The event is free and open to the public. Bounce is located at 526 S. Main St., Akron, in the former Akron Global Business Accelerator building. The event will kick off at 5:30 in the Bit Factory, located on the fifth floor, with a welcome and introduction … [Read more...]
