Robert ‘Bob’ C. Smith (LC 1997) was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine as Board Chairman for JobsOhio – a private non-profit corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital…
Read MoreFreshWater covers the “indelible mark on Cleveland” Accelerate has made
“Since the first event was held in 2015, the Accelerate: Citizens Make Change civic pitch competition has definitely made an indelible mark on Cleveland. It’s seen in the two “Give Boxes” installed in…
Read MoreHear the Accelerate winners and finalists on The Sound of Ideas
Just 12 hours after pitching their dreams in front of 500 people and winning money to bring those dreams to life, the Accelerate winners and runners-up chatted with Mike McIntyre…
Read MoreThe Plain Dealer’s Accelerate coverage features teen winners
The Plain Dealer coverage of Accelerate highlighted the winners and runners-up, Tory Coats’ young entrepreneurs, the announcement of the partnership with Social Venture Partners for next year. “Two teens who…
Read MoreTeen refugee program is winning civic pitch at Accelerate
6 finalists win prizes; additional partner announced for 2020 CLEVELAND – A pitch by two teens who want to build buddy relationships among refugee and non-refugee students was voted the…
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