The Cleveland Chain Reaction (CCR) project is produced by the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) in collaboration with JumpStart and is featured on FOX 8’s “Kickin’ it with Kenny” morning show. This year’s program is made possible by our generous supporters MAGNET, Bedrock and KeyBank. The goal of CCR is to create jobs, investment and prosperity in Cleveland’s neighborhoods while providing education and information for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to benefit our community.

Since its inception, the program has received more than 476 applications, coached and prepared 108 small business semi-finalists, connected winning businesses to nearly $1.7M in capital, and provided 380 hours of technical assistance. We have also showcased the amazing amenities of nine different Cleveland neighborhoods. 

And in 2023, we want to continue the momentum and do even more! This year, small businesses will be competing in a pitch competition with the pool of available funds being sourced from the business community across Northeast Ohio.