StartMart gets grant; pitch competition set: Local Business Briefs.
StartMart meets goal, gets $40,000 grant from city
CLEVELAND, Ohio - StartMart, an entrepreneurial hub in downtown Cleveland, announced this week a $40,000 grant from the City of Cleveland that requires matching funds. As a result, StartMart, which successfully met its initial goal of raising $10,000 on Kickstarter on Friday, is setting a 'stretch' goal of $40,000 on Kickstarter to raise the match.
The entrepreneurial hub launched the Kickstarter campaign on Aug. 19 to raise funds for supplies, such as tables, chairs, whiteboards and paint, and provide scholarships for members. StartMart aims to connect people, ideas and resources in a 35,000 square-foot multi-functional facility located in the Terminal Tower.
StartMart will receive funding from the City of Cleveland's Department of Economic Development through the Neighborhood Development Program grant. Funds from the grant will enable StartMart to purchase basic office furniture, event furniture and technology equipment.
Growth Pitch Competition set for Oct. 6
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Entrepreneurship Center's second annual Growth Pitch Competition is set for Oct. 6 at The Club at Key Tower, Marriott Downtown Cleveland, 127 Public Square.
During the competition, six entrepreneurs will compete in a Business Growth Strategy Pitch Contest for a chance to win cash and prizes ranging in values of up to $10,000.
Tickets to this event, which features a keynote speaker and awards presentation, include a complimentary drink ticket and heavy hors d'oeuvres. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact Amanda Renfroe at sbdcinfo@ulcleveland.org for more information or to get tickets.