Bounce Innovation Hub

“There’s an inspiring energy that happens when you know highly engaged people in your building are there to work.” We caught up with Micah Kraus, a local artist and teacher from Work Studio Ltd., to discuss his entrepreneurial adventure and quest to find the ideal spot for his studio. His search led him to Bounce Innovation Hub, where he found a dynamic and engaged community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Micah has witnessed remarkable growth for his business at Bounce, thanks to the priceless connections he's made within our building and the vibrant business ecosystem around us.

Navigating legal processes can be intimidating for startups, but Legal Reader has shared some tools and resources, recommended by real founders and CEOs, to help manage the legal aspects that are inevitable in any startup's journey. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBYevEBm

Small business leaders and owners, this is an opportunity for you. The Federal Reserve has begun collecting responses to this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. As an official survey partner, we’re distributing the survey to for-profit businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. By taking the survey, business owners and leaders contribute to data that directly informs the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefitting their business and other businesses like theirs. The survey closes November 1, 2024. We’re proud to help amplify the voices of US small businesses. You can help by taking the survey (or sharing it with others) today! https://bit.ly/3Xrr3Iy

FREE WORKSHOP: BUSINESS BASICS, PART 2 Don't miss the free workshop hosted by the Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) on Wednesday, November 6, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Bounce Innovation Hub. The “Business Basics, Part 2” workshop is designed for small businesses or entrepreneurs with business ideas in the early stages of their business journey. Even if you missed "Business Basics, Part 1," you can still attend! The workshop is free. More details can be found on their registration page: https://lnkd.in/g4KS_rY4.

Bounce Innovation Hub’s second Beyond Startup workshop, “Develop the Core Elements of Your Brand Identity,” will take place Wednesday, November 6, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This workshop for established entrepreneurs will focus on developing a solid, intentional foundation for how you present your brand. Participants will work with an expert facilitator to create a customer persona, brand thesis, tone, colors, and fonts to guide their marketing efforts or jumpstart their work with a marketing firm. Alexander and Drew Sprungle of the award-winning, Akron-based design and brand studio Secret Creative Org will facilitate this workshop. Registration is now open. The first Beyond Startup Workshop filled up quickly, so we suggest you register today! Link to register: https://lnkd.in/egZtKi46

In a recent report, Ohio was ranked among the top states to start a small business. With low housing costs and great incentives for business owners in the state, areas like Greater Akron and Northeast Akron is a great match for those looking to start their business. Read more via cleveland.com: https://lnkd.in/eiBsx-dt

For many, navigating an airport is a grating and arduous component of traveling for work, vacations, and holidays. When you think about the typical airport experience, you may think of things like long lines, lost luggage, and other inevitable headaches with frequent flying. These issues inspired RaidoHub, an Akron-based startup that offers airports a software package that captures and conceptualizes near real-time flight data, historical trends, and operational capacity for accurate flight and traveler activity. This flight information and traveler density insights update frequently throughout each hour to identify and resolve potential issues early, reducing congestion and frustrations for providers and travelers. We spoke with RaidoHub co-founder Scott Garchar on the company's journey and how they were able to meet critical milestones and make invaluable connections with support for Bounce's programming! Full story: https://lnkd.in/gP2mhwpW

Questions About Getting Certified As A Minority-Owned or Woman-Owned Business? Candace Love, the Minority Business Assistance Center’s Certification Specialist, will be at Bounce on October 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to answer your questions on becoming certified as a minority-owned or women-owned business. This is free for anyone.

Small Business Administration Regional Innovation Cluster Award We are excited to announce that Bounce has been chosen as one of the recipients of this year's Small Business Administration Regional Innovation Cluster award! Our goal is to expand the innovation network that links new materials and polymers with the healthcare sector, focusing on creating new medical devices and wearable sensors. This award reflects our dedication to building and convening ecosystems that generate innovative economic opportunities for our region. https://lnkd.in/gJ54fBBv

Akron Coffee Roasters. Coming in early November to Bounce Innovation Hub. More info coming soon.