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...]
Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute returns Oct. 27 with accelerated schedule
Summit Artspace, whose mission is to support artists, will again offer the Artist as Entrepreneur Institute (AEI) program, Oct. 27 through Dec. 8. AEI is open to individuals who are interested in or are already becoming entrepreneurs in the creative arts, including but not limited to visual art, music, theater, dance and writing. AEI is presented at Summit Artspace on East … [Read more...]
Crafty Mart hosts ‘Creative Catapult’ to provide boost to local business startups
Local artisans and makers will present their best pitches for potential funding at the Creative Catapult event, Friday, Oct. 12, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bit Factory, 536 S. Main St. Hosted by Crafty Mart, the evening will feature entrepreneurs from Akron’s local artisan and handmaker community who have honed and polished their business plans using Crafty Mart’s Crafty Canvas. The … [Read more...]
New Crafty Mart program helps catapult creative businesses
Kickstarter campaign will raise funds for pitch event, micro grant for local startup -- You may know Crafty Mart as the organizer of the many cool craft shows featuring popup artist vendors, music, food and other local offerings, but one of the organization’s finest strengths is helping these startup businesses navigate the often difficult world of surviving as an … [Read more...]
E Camp guides young entrepreneurs (Video)
The Emmanuel Christian Academy Entrepreneurship Camp is design to "EDUCATE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS" beginning with 4th to 10th graders, and this camp exposes the youth to business fundamentals, which helps them develop plans to run their own businesses. … [Read more...]
