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TJ & Justin were some of the first producers in Ohio to grow hemp when production was legalized in 2019. A few weeks ago, Ohio Hemp Company landed its first contract with Michigan-based Heartland Industries to produce a bio-plastic made with hemp fiber! launchdayton.com/news/ohio-star…

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Launch Dayton Startup Week is back Sept 10-12! This year’s theme is “The Quest for Entrepreneurial Mastery.” Entrepreneurs are heroes, & this conference will help you find the maps, tools, & teammates you need to complete your quest.

Congratulations Katie & UnlistedHomes.com on your big win! Dayton-based real estate technology startup, UNLISTED, won $100K at Pitch HearstLab New York last week. The startup leverages AI to reveal off-market real estate opportunities launchdayton.com/news/unlisted-…

When Erin Parrott launched After5, she & her hubby packed orders in the basement. Today, After5 is a full-blown women’s clothing boutique in downtown Dayton’s Fireblocks District. & she & Ed now work together on a new venture — The Reserve on Third launchdayton.com/video/erin-par…

This year’s Startup Week theme is “The Quest for Entrepreneurial Mastery”! We believe entrepreneurs are heroes, & there are certain things every hero needs along their journey, like maps, tools & teammates. And we want YOU to share your expertise! launchdayton.com/news/speak-at-…

A team seeking to tackle the complexities of scheduling for sand volleyball leagues stole the show Sunday at the final pitch competition for the 2024 LaunchHack Startup Weekend! Read on to meet the teams --> launchdayton.com/news/6-teams-p…

Next week! Come hang out at @SparkFairborn and enjoy eats from The Grazing Table Dayton, Hot Honeyzzz & Home Cooked Vibes! Plus, you can try to beat Reginald in the Uno tournament eventbrite.com/e/draw-four-an…

There's still time to snag your ticket! Build a startup with us this weekend! eventbrite.com/e/launchhack-s…

Bridget Flaherty and Te’Jal Cartwright share a belief in the power of stories. This belief led Bridget to found her company, Lore, in 2018. And earlier this year, it led Te’Jal to pick up the reins as the company’s new owner. launchdayton.com/news/passing-t…

Congratulations Smart Response Technologies on closing a $1.5M seed round! The Dayton startup's patented Delphini software provides emergency call takers and dispatchers with real-time voice-to-text transcriptions in a simplified dashboard. launchdayton.com/news/dayton-st…

Next week! Hang out and network over puzzles and boba tea! We can't wait to see you there! eventbrite.com/e/puzzle-night…

If you joined our Game Night Mixer at D20 in Kettering, you might remember meeting Darren and play-testing Logic & Lore, a card game where you enlist the help of dragons to align 9 stars in the heavens. Today, he & Jason's game is LIVE on Kickstarter! launchdayton.com/news/back-this…

Building a network of support is crucial for any entrepreneur. At Launch Dayton, we have 20+ business support orgs in our network — and they all want to help you succeed. Let us connect you with the right resource to move your business forward: launchdayton.com/business-resou…

For Nickole Ross, cannabis is a family business. But the path from getting a license to opening the manufacturing floor, was not easy — or cheap. Thank you, Nickole, for sharing your story in the latest episode of our "I Am an Entrepreneur" series! launchdayton.com/video/nickole-…

Puzzles, and bubble tea, and entrepreneurs, oh my! We're so excited for this collab with @billiegoldbt — snag your ticket and come hang with us on March 20! eventbrite.com/e/puzzle-night…

Meet the new IBROC — Inclusive Business Recovery Opportunity Center — next week at a community forum at the Northwest Branch Library! Share what you want to see in Dayton's small business community Tuesday, March 5, 3-4:30p.m. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Sometimes a little paint can make a big impact, shares artist entrepreneur Kat Timm. The Fruitful Wild founder is a recent gradof Entrepreneur Rising Academy (currently accepting applications for the upcoming spring 2024 cohort!) launchdayton.com/news/kats-mura…

📣 Hey hey #Dayton, OH innovators! 👋🏾 Join Lightship next week for our #WorkflowWednesday event! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Come meet members of Dayton's thriving ecosystem while discussing all things #business & #tech! 🍸 ⏰ 5:30-7:30pm 📍@TheHubDayton RSVP 👉🏾 bit.ly/49JnUa6

To launch + grow a successful business, you have to know who your customer is, where to reach them, what makes them tick. Not sure where to begin? Check out LeKeisha's Business Feasibility course in the FREE @LaunchDayton Business Toolkit launchdayton.com/business-resou…

LaunchHack Startup Weekend is back! Build a startup in 54 thrilling hours at LaunchHack Startup Weekend, April 5-7! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/launchhack-s… @LaunchDayton