Main Street Ventures

Meet #MSVActivator Babushka Pierogi! Babushka Pierogi is the only place in Cincinnati where you can find authentic pierogies, as well as an eastern European grocery store. Head to babushkapierogi.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

"We love MSV! We are so grateful for the support we’ve gotten — funding, resources, exposure, and more." ~ #MSVActivators Anthony Bernas and Racine Gruberman, Co-Founders of The Cooler Keg We love being able to support so many #MSVActivators and to see the impact they are making in our small business community.

Did you learn some lessons the hard way about starting your own business? Share your hard-earned expertise with the next generation of entrepreneurs. Check out the link below to learn more about how you can become a program partner, mentor and help #MSVActivators set up their businesses for long-term success ⬇️ https://bit.ly/EducateMSV

Are you a college student with an innovative business idea? We are excited to once again host Launch It: Cincy, a pitch competition and summer program that allows student entrepreneurs to spend the summer in Cincinnati learning from experts, attending workshops, and building their businesses. Applications are open TODAY! Head to https://lnkd.in/gHQNBH9h to apply! #MSVActivators

Thank you to Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw of WCPO 9 News for visiting #MSVActivator Gee Horton at his studio to talk about his path to becoming a full-time artist and how MSV has helped him along the way. They also talked about his participation in BLINK, which is happening this weekend across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! Check out the segment ⬇️

Meet #MSVActivator Spotted Yeti Media! Spotted Yeti creates and executes video productions and marketing plans to encourage audiences to think, feel, and act. Be sure to check them out at BLINK this weekend! Head to spottedyeti.com to learn more. #ActivatorFridays

What a week! We were so excited to spend last week celebrating the successes and impact of our local startup ecosystem during StartupCincy Week! 🎉 We continue to be energized by all of the rich talent that exists in our region, and it was great to hear from so many people (including some #MSVActivators) who are making an impact in our community. We are already looking forward to next year! #SUCW24

Looking to support local entrepreneurs as they pitch their ideas for a chance to win funding? Join us in ONE WEEK for Pitch & Empower at Memorial Hall in OTR! Congratulations to Art The Nail Shop, Frankenstein's Nursery at Adopt a Plant Greenhouse, Magnificent Morsels Catering, Our Harvest Cooperative, Soul Secrets, Storms Secured Services, The STEM Lab, and Zoe Consulting for being named finalists! Get the details and reserve your spot ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gmPHaaad Hamilton County, Ohio, Alloy Development Co. , The African American Chamber of Commerce: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, MORTAR

We are excited to announce that #MainStreetMonday is back! Join us on November 18 at 1819 Innovation Hub for a day full of one-on-one office hours with experts, interactive workshops, networking, and meaningful connections! Want to join us? Learn more and reserve your spot at https://lnkd.in/gfNeFdEG. #MSVActivators

Meet #MSVActivator Qlicious! Qlicious is an OTR-based shop creating handcrafted bubble tea drinks and mouth-watering pastries. 🧋🍰 Head to bit.ly/MSVQlicious to learn more. #ActivatorFridays