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More than 400 small business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered to "think BIG" at the COSE Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Summit, where mentorship, innovation, and community connections took center stage. Three Key Takeaways: ➡️ Embracing Innovation and Technology for Growth: Speakers throughout the day emphasized how crucial it is to evolve and adopt new technologies while staying connected to the community. ➡️ People-Centric Leadership and Values: The focus on values and people was a recurring theme, for both internal and external growth. ➡️ The Power of the Local Community: Greater Cleveland’s collaborative spirit was praised by attendees in a wide range of sectors and businesses. 🔗 Read the recap: https://lnkd.in/eFywquX7 This event is sponsored by: Medical Mutual, Minutemen HR, Cleveland Magazine, Engage! Cleveland, JPMorganChase, Mastercard, COMPASS PAYROLL SERVICES, NEORSD, Pedal Stomper Productions, Dollar Bank, Vantage Financial Group, Inc., Yellowcake Shop.

Wow is all I can say about COSE's BIG Summit yesterday! It was a day entirely focused on business connections, inspiring and real stories from our keynotes, and learning from experts on innovative growth strategies. The overall theme of the day was that it is all about people - showing empathy, taking care of your employees, making connections, providing support, and the importance of the small business community investing in one another’s success. Our day started out with a humorous and real conversation with Mike Malley and Bill Malley of Malley's Chocolates and Patrick Conway of Great Lakes Brewing Company on growing and sustaining a family business. Our young entrepreneur programming featuring Brandon E. Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, Tina Lattouf Chamoun of Terranean Herbs & Spices, Marvin Montgomery Jr of Kicks n' Cuts LLC, and Jason Therrien of thunder::tech shared stories of starting and growing a thriving business. And our closing panel brought us home with Greater Cleveland successful and impressive businesses unknown to many with Maria Bennett of SPR Therapeutics, Inc., Trina J Bediako of New Horizons Baking Company , and Scott Mueller of Dealer Tire discussing the highs and lows of building and innovating to put Cleveland on the map. And in between all of that, there was tons of networking, resource tables, and workshops presented by experts on business growth. Thank you to my Committee Chairs Marvin Montgomery (The Sales Doctor) and Bonnie Matthew and our entire committee for making it all happen! Paul Federico, Paul F. Marnecheck M.A., Chad Aerni, Mary Ann (Durkin) Cordiano, Heidi Murphy, Timothy Opsitnick, Baiju Shah, Greater Cleveland Partnership #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #buylocal #GreaterCLE #AllIn

500+ small business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs gathered at the BIG Summit 2024 to gain valuable insights from Cleveland's top business minds on innovation, success and growth. The day kicked off with the opening panel “Crafting Success: A Delicious Dialogue featuring: Great Lakes Brewing Co. and Malley's Chocolates,” with Mike Malley and Bill Malley, Malley's Chocolates and Pat Conway, Owner, Great Lakes Brewing Company, moderated by COSE Chair Cheryl Perez, CEO, Cheryl C Perez Enterprises. That session was followed by 15 unique workshops, dedicated programming for young entrepreneurs, and an “Embracing Innovation – Big Ideas. Bold Ventures” closing panel featuring Scott Mueller, Chief Executive Officer, Dealer Tire, Trina J. Bediako, CEO, New Horizons Baking Company and Maria Bennett, President and CEO of SPR Therapeutics, Inc. This event is sponsored by: Medical Mutual, Minutemen HR, Cleveland Magazine, Engage! Cleveland, JPMorganChase, Mastercard, COMPASS PAYROLL SERVICES, NEORSD, Pedal Stomper Productions, Dollar Bank, Vantage Financial Group, Inc., Yellowcake Shop.

BIG Summit 2024 is underway! 🌟 We’re kicking off the day with the opening panel “Crafting Success: A Delicious Dialogue featuring: Great Lakes Brewing Co. and Malley's Chocolates,” with Mike Malley and Bill Malley, Malley's Chocolates and Pat Conway, Owner, Great Lakes Brewing Company, moderated by COSE Chair Cheryl Perez, CEO, Cheryl C Perez Enterprises. This session will be followed by 15 unique workshops, dedicated programming for young entrepreneurs, and an “Embracing Innovation – Big Ideas. Bold Ventures” closing panel featuring Scott Mueller, Chief Executive Officer, Dealer Tire, Trina J Bediako, CEO, New Horizons Baking Company and Maria Bennett, President and CEO of SPR Therapeutics, Inc. This event is sponsored by: Medical Mutual, Minutemen HR, Cleveland Magazine, Engage! Cleveland, JPMorganChase, Mastercard, COMPASS PAYROLL SERVICES, NEORSD, Pedal Stomper Productions, Dollar Bank, Vantage Financial Group, Inc., Yellowcake Shop.

Every day I wake up with a mission and a purpose to help small businesses in our region grow. Whether that is connecting them to a resource, making an introduction, inviting them to an event, or providing a solution, it is such a privilege to have the opportunity to watch these ambitions entrepreneurs live their dreams. To say I absolutely love my job would be an understatement. Our small business community is incredible which is why I am so excited to see 500 plus owners and leaders come together at this year's COSE BIG Summit on October 15th at La Centre Conference & Banquet Facility. This entire day is dedicated to helping owners work ON their business shifting from the day-to-day of wearing multiple hats. It is about learning, connections, idea sharing and inspiration as we hear from leaders of iconic Cleveland brands including Mike Malley and Bill Malley of Malley's Chocolates, Patrick Conway of Great Lakes Brewing Company, Brandon E. Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, Maria Bennett of SPR Therapeutics, Inc., Scott Mueller of Dealer Tire, Trina J Bediako of New Horizons Baking Company and more than 20 other leaders with expertise on how to build a successful and thriving business. If you are a small business owner, budding entrepreneur, or just someone interested in connecting with the small business community, you need to be there! I might know someone who can get you a free ticket 😉. Message me if you're interested. Thanks to some of our awesome committee members for helping us hype it up: https://lnkd.in/eWbSzHn6 Erin Longmoon, Bonnie Matthew, Marvin Montgomery (The Sales Doctor), Josh Troche, Justin Hunsaker, Ashu Howard, Dana Allender, Timothy Dimoff, Bob Pacanovsky, Roger Frank, Greater Cleveland Partnership #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #buylocal #GreaterCLE #AllIn

It's your last chance to register for the BIG Summit! 🚨 The BIG Summit on October 15 is a must-attend event for business owners and leaders looking to gain valuable insights from Cleveland's top business minds on innovation, success and growth. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/erJbxqki Don't miss: ➡ "Crafting Success" keynote panel featuring Great Lakes Brewing Company and Malley's Chocolates ➡ "Embracing Innovation" closing panel featuring Dealer Tire, New Horizons Baking Company and SPR Therapeutics, Inc. ➡ Fifteen unique workshops focused on the topics of most need and interest for small businesses ➡ Five hours of CEC credits in accounting, legal and HR ➡ Dedicated programming for young entrepreneurs This event is sponsored by: Medical Mutual, Minutemen HR, Cleveland Magazine, Engage! Cleveland, JPMorganChase, Mastercard, COMPASS PAYROLL SERVICES, NEORSD, Pedal Stomper Productions, Dollar Bank, Vantage Financial Group, Inc., Yellowcake Shop

Calling all Greater Cleveland innovators in the health and life science space: join us on October 9 for a free SBIR grant workshop at Case Western Reserve University’s incubator for biomedical and life sciences entrepreneurs. 17 Greater Cleveland companies received 22 awards in NIH SBIR grants over the last two years resulting in a combined $17M. Notable recipients include: ➡️ BioChip Labs: $2.8M ➡️ Advanced Imaging Research, Inc.,: $3.5M ➡️ MOLECULAR THERANOSTICS LLCS: $2.2M To learn how you can tap into this non-dilutive seed funding too, register below. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eHQQiYNF #GreaterCLE #AllIn OpsiClear Prentke Romich GmbH Janusq LLC BIOINVISION INC. I-IMAGING GLC BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. Haima Therapeutics iRxReminder LLC COLLAMEDIX INC. Bioprinting Laboratories, Inc. Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies Thrive Digital Health H Cubed Group, LLC

Think BIG! The BIG Summit is back on October 15, offering insights from Cleveland’s top business minds on growth, innovation, and success. 💡 With 15 workshops and nearly 20 speakers, you'll gain the tools and resources to elevate your business. Marvin Montgomery (The Sales Doctor) and Dana Allender's session will provide attendees with essential insights on optimizing their sales processes to bring on their first (or next) sales hire. This interactive session will cover six key factors to consider and ten best practices for preparing to hire your first salesperson. Watch more speaker highlights here: https://lnkd.in/eVtSvVYq 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/erJbxqki Thanks to our sponsors: Medical Mutual, Minutemen HR, Cleveland Magazine, Engage! Cleveland, Mastercard, COMPASS PAYROLL SERVICES, NEORSD and Pedal Stomper Productions. #GreaterCLE #AllIn #COSE #BIGSummit

Join us on October 9 for a free SBIR grant workshop at Case Western Reserve University’s incubator for biomedical and life sciences entrepreneurs. The seminar will be led by Lenka Fedorkova, former Executive Director of the The National Institutes of Health SBIR program, who will provide an overview and valuable insights on securing awards. Many entrepreneurs from Cleveland and across Ohio have kick-started their ventures with these grants, which can be as high as $1.5 million. 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eHQQiYNF

"I used to go to summits and educational events all the time. I remember an event about business growth with COSE back in the day and I got a lot out of it. These summits really made a difference in my life, so if I can give back, I'm glad to." –Scott Mueller, CEO Dealer Tire We're thrilled to have Scott Mueller, CEO Dealer Tire speak at COSE’s BIG Summit on October 15. ➡️ Register for the BIG Summit: https://lnkd.in/erJbxqki