YOU'RE INVITED! HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR

SPREAD YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER AT OUR HAPPY HOUR

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm *Please note new date The Jolly Scholar CWRU Thwing Center 1111 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 GCBA is hosting a holiday happy hour including a presentation on two upcoming restaurant support businesses founded by The Jolly Scholar's very own Matt Vann, Green Light Grocery and Supply Now! Enjoy an evening of networking, socializing, and celebrating the holidays! Cash bar and appetizers provided. GCBA members will receive two drink tickets. Advanced registration appreciated!

About Matt Vann, Green Light Grocery & Supply Now Matt Vann is the owner of The Jolly Scholar, a brewpub located on Case Western Reserve University's campus. The Jolly Scholar has been a University Circle staple since 2007, and has since transformed from a campus bar to a fully functioning brewery! Recently Matt along with Aaron George co-founded Green Light Grocery and Supply Now, a food distribution and crisis shopping company. Green Light Grocery connects restaurants to distributors through an all-in-one digital ordering guide with pricing transparency and zero cost to the restaurant! Supply Now provides on-demand delivery services for restaurants. Supply Now searches, shops, and delivers all your restaurant needs. Stay tuned for their business spotlight on our blog! Questions? Contact Anna Zavoda by email or by phone at 216-707-5082

SHOP & CHOMP PASSPORT

UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INC. & THE GREATER CIRCLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE ARE LAUNCHING A SHOP & CHOMP PASSPORT

This program to encourage and incentivize dining and shopping at University Circle businesses and institutions, as well as businesses at GlenVillage and Innova. Once a customer has completed a purchase at four participating locations, they will be entered into a raffle to win prize packs provided by UCI. Shop & Chomp passport is FREE for businesses to participate in and completely mobile! For more information, to sign your business up as a participating location, or to download your pass visit our website today!

Saturday, November 26, 2022 - Monday, January 16, 2023 Questions? Contact Anna Zavoda by email or by phone at 216-707-5082

NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK AWARDS

Small Business Administration (SBA) Cleveland District office is now accepting nominations! The SBA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week Awards for businesses and organizations across northern Ohio. SBA Cleveland District Office must receive all nominations electronically no later than 3:00 pm ET on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Visit the weblink for more information.

CDC NEIGHBORHOOD MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM

The CDC Neighborhood Micro-Grant Program was created to provide Community Development Corporation (CDC) network partners with an economic development tool to help retain, expand, and attract small businesses within Cleveland's neighborhoods. Eligible businesses can receive microgrants to cover eligible costs related to the daily operation and/or expansion of their business. Applications must be submitted by the CDC service area on behalf of the business owner, as well as a CDC signed letter of support. To apply or for questions please contact Anna Zavoda by email or phone at 216-707-5082.

Learn more about eligibility requirements below!

ABOUT GREATER CIRCLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE

The Greater Circle Business Alliance (GCBA) aims to promote and support businesses in and around University Circle while enhancing the quality of life for our connected communities. We will do this through: Workshops that enhance marketing, financial, and leadership skills Vending opportunities at University Circle Events and Institutions  Business networking and peer support for owners and entrepreneurs  Marketing and exposure opportunities to both B2B and B2C businesses and organizations  Join Today!

Support for the Greater Circle Business Alliance is provided by:

Greater Circle Business Alliance | Website

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