Main Street Ventures

Shop local and support what matters with every purchase. When you #ShopYourValues, you’re not just buying a product – you’re investing in your community. Support small businesses and see the real impact of choosing local. Head to https://lnkd.in/gFwG_-fr to find and support our #MSVActivators.

Throughout March, we're spotlighting some of the amazing women-owned businesses in our community during Women's History Month. Meet #MSVActivator The Lil Goodie Shoppe! The Lil Goodie Shoppe is serving up delicious treats to help you celebrate all of life's "sweet" occasions! ???? Head to lilgoodieshoppe.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

For #MSVActivator and CEO of Karneyium Inc. (Techstars '24) Kelvin Brown, a deep dive into the disparities between people of color and access to clinical trials sparked the idea that he turned into a healthcare revolution. Learn about Kelvin and how Karneyium is working to increase equity in healthcare through technology ??

?? Looking to help local entrepreneurs break through financial barriers and take their business to the next level? ?? Help us support Bold Ideas, Inclusion, and Growth through the B.I.G. Campaign. Click the link below and give local entrepreneurs in the region valuable resources to help them thrive ?? https://bit.ly/DonateToMSV #MSVActivators

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Sean Parker, on his second workaversary with Main Street Ventures! Every day, Sean brings passion and dedication to connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed. His leadership has made a lasting impact on our community, and we’re grateful for all he does to support and champion our #MSVActivators as they launch and grow their businesses! Learn more about Sean ?? https://lnkd.in/gweBvU6u

Join #MSVActivator Together Digital, Cintrifuse, and trailblazing women leaders on March 5 at Union Hall for an International Women’s Day event, “Accelerate with AI”! ?? Attendees will learn about responsibly leveraging AI to help with work and life, creative use cases and ways to ease the mental load women often bear. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gwtrJx8G. #AccelerateAction #IWD2025 #WomenInTech #TogetherDigital

Throughout February, we're spotlighting some of the amazing Black-owned businesses in our community during Black History Month. Meet #MSVActivator Skin by Brownlee & Co! Skin by Brownlee is a skincare clinic and trusted brand known for delivering results with driven treatments and expertly formulated products tailored to address real skin concerns. Head to skinbybrownleeandco.com to learn more.

#MSVActivator Annie Brown, owner of Laughing Bees, enjoys making candy and making people happy. A grant from MSV allowed her to purchase a mixer that gives her the opportunity to continue doing both. Learn more about Annie's entrepreneurial journey and how her business continues to grow ??

We're excited to announce the winners of this year's Launch It: Cincy pitch competition! ?? - Ella Rumpke, Founder of Nail Pops (Miami University) - Jaden Walton and Noelle Scheper, Co-Founders of Motiv (University of Cincinnati) - Amelia Wares, Founder of TissuTrak (University of Cincinnati) We are excited to have these founders participating in our summer program where they will be connected to the people and resources needed to grow their businesses here in the Cincinnati region! #MSVActivators

REMINDER: Registration for this year's Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy is now open! This 5-day program introduces the entrepreneurial process. Students will learn how to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solve, generate ideas, and develop their ideas into business models. Participating teams will pitch their ideas for a chance to win $500 in prize funding for their venture. Register and learn more at https://lnkd.in/g4tY-4TR.