Aileron and JobsOhio have partnered to elevate Ohio’s small businesses in a fully sponsored business growth program
Aileron is thrilled to announce a new program designed in partnership with JobsOhio designed to uplift small businesses across the state of Ohio.
The Small Business Academy is a fully sponsored 12-month business growth program for small businesses across Ohio. Throughout the program, 25 organizations will learn and practice professional management — a proven, transformative approach for growing a business that thrives for the long-term.
This five-year partnership will support 5 cohorts of 25 organizations per year, uplifting 125 Ohio businesses total. To learn more about programming dates and eligibility, continue reading.
What is the Small Business Academy?
The Small Business Academy is an intentional cadence of programming — in-person workshops, virtual Peer Groups, and one-on-one Business Coaching — designed to help small businesses thrive.
The program blends in-person and virtual events, all of which are facilitated by Aileron. The program includes:
- Professional Management Workshops: Participants will gather as a cohort to learn the seven disciplines for running a thriving business in three two-day interactive, in-person workshops.
- Business Coaching: Participants will benefit from one-on-one time with an Aileron Business Coach where they can process challenges, get unstuck, and build their skills for running a thriving business.
- Peer Group: Participants will build community through a facilitated Peer Group — virtual sessions where the cohort will process real challenges, learn from each other, and advance their businesses together.
- Aileron Campus Day Passes: An Aileron Campus Day Pass gives participants access to common spaces on Aileron’s Campus in Tipp City, Ohio — a destination for business owners and teams looking to get out of the day-to-day to work on their businesses.
- Travel Stipend: Participants will receive a $1,000 stipend to cover travel and lodging expenses for in-person events.
What’s the schedule for the Small Business Academy?
The list of program events below includes cohort-wide workshops and Peer Groups and one-on-one Business Coaching, which is scheduled by each participant with their Business Coach.
Who is eligible for the Small Business Academy?
We’re looking for owners, presidents, and CEOs of small, growing B2B businesses in Ohio who have received JobsOhio funding in the past. Haven’t received JobsOhio funding before? No problem — reach out directly to Aileron to learn more about how we can support you and your business in Discovery, a complimentary get-to-know-you session.
How to learn more
To learn more about the partnership and program, visit www.jobsohio.com/aileron. Applications are due on July 31 and applicants will be notified of their acceptance in August.