Dan joined Burton D. Morgan Foundation in 2022 as the President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, he served in a number of roles within the entrepreneurial landscape. Most recently he served as the Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund, a Venture Partner with Interstate Fusion Ventures, and the Chief Operating Officer, Board Member, and Shareholder in the Akron-based software startup company, Fontus Blue, Inc.
Join us for this informational session to learn more about the nuts and bolts of SIG (System for Integrated Growth) and how it can help you grow your business by shoring up your company’s internal operations and/or expanding your customer base. A guest speaker will describe personal experiences working with the SIG team, how it affected their own growth mindset, and what they were able to do with the SIG deliverables. Paul Bateson, General Manager of External Affairs for Edward Lowe Foundation will serve as moderator.
Ashland University, $15,000
For the Morgan Startup Grants program
Baldwin Wallace University, $22,000
For the Morgan Startup Grants program
BRITE, $20,000
For the Morgan Startup Grants program
Case Western Reserve University, $30,000
For the Morgan Startup Grants program
Cleveland State University Foundation, $25,000
For the Morgan Startup Grants program
May 1, 2024, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Virtual
YIPPEE for Professional Development
Featuring PD opportunities from BizInnovator, Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, and Kent State University!
Keep an eye out for registration opening in mid-April
April 10, 2024, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Virtual
Entrepreneurship through the Lens of a Lemonade Stand
Featuring presentations from Lemonade Day National, Cooler Than Lemonade, Mia and Tiago: The Lemonade Principle, and Ava & Mae own a Lemonade Stand.
April 15, 2024, 6:30 -8:30 pm
University School, 2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley
November 14, 2024
7:30 - 9:00 am, Location TBD
Our panel of experts will discuss the pivotal role of capital in driving business success for stage two companies. Discover strategies to obtain financial backing that will unlock opportunities and promote business growth.
Hosted by Burton D. Morgan Foundation and EDGE powered by MAGNET
To RSVP, email Brittany Bush
September 12, 2024
Location TBD
Join us for another enriching networking event. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and expand your professional circle while enjoying refreshments and engaging discussions.
Hosted by Burton D. Morgan Foundation and EDGE powered by MAGNET
To RSVP, email Brittany Bush.
Nadia joined Burton D. Morgan Foundation in 2024 as YIPPEE Coordinator, bringing a diverse array of experiences from her roles in education management, business operations, and curriculum development. She was instrumental in developing the EntrepreNew Pathways program, aimed at cultivating entrepreneurial skills among high school students. Nadia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The University of Akron.
April 18, 2024
Akron-Fairlawn Hilton, 3180 W Market St, Akron
Each year the OEOC’s Annual Conference features an eclectic and interesting mix of featured speakers, 20-plus breakout sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities - and more - for management and leaders of employee-owned companies, rank and file employee-owners, business owners interested in selling to their employees, and anyone interested in employee ownership.