Thanks for checking out another episode of Akron Community Voice with Kat Mcdaniel. This week we talk about the MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy. This 15 week program takes place at the Bounce innovation Hub in Akron, Ohio. For more info go to www.bouncehub.org/mortar

Join is for a community discussion from the black perspective covering entrepreneurship, community building and creative arts in Akron, Ohio. With Kat Mcdaniels and Ace Epps. Made possible through a partnership with WAKR 1590AM and BMe Akron.

Today's guest: Suzanne Smaltz of Health Markets

Join is for a community discussion from the black perspective covering entrepreneurship, community building and creative arts in Akron, Ohio. With Kat Mcdaniels and Ace Epps. Made possible through a partnership with WAKR 1590AM and BMe Akron 

Join us as we talk to local hip hop artist Kindu Kinte of Cultivated Ground.

Thanks for joining Kat Mcdaniel and Ace for another week of Akron Community Voice.

We talk to Sekoya Kendrick of 1472 Inc. She has been selected to participate in the new MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy.

Welcome to another show. 

This week we talk to local business facilitator and advocate Cindi Woodrum about commercial development and the Next Level Incubator.

This show is a partnership with WAKR 1590 and Be You Podcasting Company.

Thank you for joining us as we talk to Robert Dejournett Vice President of Opportunity and Inclusion at Greater Chamber of Akron.

We discuss what resources are available for local business owners as well as introducing our listeners to the gaccovid19.org website.

There is also a special announcement by our friends at Mobile Meals who continue to provide food for seniors in need. 

Thanks for joining us for a look into the entrepreneurial journey of local business owner Joi Wilson of JLW Tax and Financial Services LLC.  

Throughout this 15-week course, MORTAR helps both existing and emerging entrepreneurs build a comprehensive business canvas and learn the nuances of business management; The goal being to launch businesses that create jobs and circulate dollars locally.

We don’t stop when the program’s over, however! MORTAR alumni will have access to new customers and opportunities for additional funding in addition to a mentorship network of business leaders.

Applications are now open until 3/15/20

Join us was we discuss the new MORTAR program. Applications are open until 3/15.