SonoStik Perfects the Art and Accuracy of IV Insertion
Did you know that the peripheral intravenous line stick is one of the most common procedures in hospitals today? Think about it. When you get fluids or medicines in the hospital, a PIV is inserted first. It’s estimated that more than 300 million peripheral intravenous catheters are sold annually in the United States. And at […]
Member Spotlight: Néna Roy, Executive Director, Akron Promise
This month, we sat down with Néna Roy, executive director of Akron Promise to discuss her organization and what working at Bounce means to her. Néna rents a reserved desk on the first floor in the Generator. Akron Promise facilitates connections, scholarships and enrichment activities to improve education opportunities in Akron. This can include activities […]
Sunshine Senior Staffing Agency Brings Sunshine to Senior Adults
The GROW program at Bounce supports both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs as they bring their ideas to life. The program focuses on minorities and women. Terressa Dixon-Pickett is a graduate of the sixth cohort of the MORTAR at Bounce program, our 15-week business accelerator. Currently, she is in our Next Level Business Incubator. From an […]
Tech Spotlight: MyHouseCall, Michael Cole, co-founder, COO
Have you ever been frustrated by how long it takes to get into an office to see a doctor, especially when you need your medical issues resolved quickly? Because of this frustration, patients often end up in urgent care or the emergency room, resulting in even higher medical bills. Bounce software accelerator client MyHouseCall wants […]
Celebrating the Beauty of Cultural Diversity is the Essence of Bereka Coffee
In Ethiopia, coffee is central to the country’s culture, fostering friendships and a spirit of community. By sharing her homeland’s coffee culture through Bereka Coffee, founder Nardos Street has also found a vibrant community at Bounce Innovation Hub. Street is a graduate of the MORTAR at Bounce program, a 15-week accelerator focused on minority- and […]
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Joy
Even though the official Juneteenth holiday is now behind us for 2022, the work is not; it continues every day. Thank you to Bounce program manager, Asha Zayn, for sharing their thoughts about the holiday, its history and its meaning to Black Americans. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston Bay, Texas, approximately 2,000 Black Union […]
Agricultural Innovation and Sustainable Farming at Bounce
On the third floor of Bounce Innovation Hub, located in a former tire manufacturing plant building, is a thriving model of responsible and sustainable farming that is producing about 550 pounds of lettuce, herbs and microgreens each day. Vigeo Gardens is an indoor agricultural business started by two friends, Vincent Peterson and Jacob Craine. The […]
TECH Spotlight: Global Health Metrics, Éamon Johnson, CEO
How many times have you filled out a questionnaire at a doctor’s office or emergency room? Many of these questionnaires about your medical history, emotional and physical health and lifestyle behaviors are health risk assessments, designed to help individuals and medical professionals monitor health status over time. Bounce software accelerator client Global Health Metrics […]
Ecosystem Connections Benefit Small Businesses
MORTAR at Bounce is a 15-week small business accelerator that helps established entrepreneurs take a deeper dive into the nuances of business ownership. It focuses on serving minority- and women-owned businesses. An entrepreneurial ecosystem is invaluable to anyone starting a business. Between various partners, including many right here in Greater Akron, entrepreneurs can find inspiration, […]
City of Akron and Bounce Innovation Hub Receive $2 Million Grant to Support Entrepreneurs in Akron
Akron, Ohio, May 16, 2022 — Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Bounce Innovation Hub announced a $2 million grant from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has been awarded to the city of Akron to expand and renovate the second floor of Bounce. Bounce is a nonprofit organization, housed in a 300,000 […]