June/July 2022
NEWS
Feature Story
Vigeo Gardens: on a Mission to Promote Agricultural Innovation, Sustainable Farming
Vigeo Gardens, located on Bounce's third floor, continues to increase its capacity and revenue. The Bounce Technology Incubator client is on a mission to promote sustainable farming and produces about 550 pounds of lettuce, herbs and microgreens each day. Read the story.
Special Feature
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Joy
Even though the official Juneteenth holiday is now behind us for 2022, the work is not. Bounce program manager, Asha Zayn, shares their thoughts about the holiday, its history and its meaning to Black Americans. Learn more.
Bounce News
CEO Doug Weintraub will retire at the end of 2022. COO Jessica Sublett will take over as CEO in January 2023. Learn more
The City of Akron and Bounce received a $2 million grant to renovate Bounce's second floor and further support entrepreneurs. Read more
Chief Marketing Officer Jeanine Black will join the newest class of Leadership Akron. Congrats, Jeanine! Read more
Our 2021 Annual Report is here. Find out how our team knocked it out of the park to serve even more entrepreneurs in NEO. Read more
GROW Small Business News
Connections Benefit Small Businesses
Entrepreneurial ecosystems are invaluable to anyone starting a business. Discover how Black Culture Candles and Julia Belle's Seasonings navigated their entrepreneurial journeys by taking advantage of programming at Bounce and Crafty Mart.

Tech Company News
Tech Spotlight: Global Health Metrics
How many times have you filled out a questionnaire at a doctor's office or emergency room?

Bounce software accelerator client Global Health Metrics wants to create the most scientifically rigorous health assessment on the market.

Learn more about the company in our Q&A with CEO Éamon Johnson.
And in other news...
Bounce tenants Any Means Necessary discuss how they use the business to support mental health awareness. Learn more
MORTAR at Bounce graduate A Choyce Touch offers plastic surgical post-operative care. Learn more
Happy Pride Month!
As Pride Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to remember history and how far we've come in advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. We still have work to do.

We want to wish our LGBTQ+ staff, clients and community a Happy Pride, and we hope to see you at the Akron Pride Festival on Aug. 27!
EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Date!
Get ready for Bounce's fourth-annual Startup Showcase on Thurs., Sept. 29.

We bring the entrepreneurial community together for a day full of speakers, workshops, presentations and more.
Mark Your Calendars!
We host Free Coworking Days every month on the fourth Wednesday. Register for Free Coworking Day on July 27 and future dates.

July Promotion
Buy 1 Day Pass, get 5 free!

Learn more about our Generator space! We offer coworking, office space and conference room rentals.
Every Wednesday this summer from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., we're bringing together local food trucks for lunch or an afternoon snack.

We'll have one to two food trucks every Wednesday with the exception of FREE Coworking Day which will have five to six trucks!

Check out the full schedule: RSVP
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