The Entrepreneurs EDGE – Overview

Founded in 2005, The Entrepreneurs EDGE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses its time and attention on the following:

  • Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Economic Development
  • Northeast Ohio
  • Mid-Market Companies (up to $750 million in sales that sell at least some of their goods and services outside the 17 county-area which comprises NE Ohio.)

The Entrepreneurs EDGE:

  • Helps mid-market companies grow in value through the creation of programs, services and events that individual companies don’t have the time or money to do themselves or where EDGE can create these programs more effectively by working with a group of companies at one time.
  • Creates value for mid-market companies and value for NE Ohio economic development by providing information and development opportunities for key employees at member companies; helping to implement innovations at any sized company; pro-actively creating new businesses (from existing business executives’ ideas); spinning off stand alone businesses; and preparing talented students with practical learning experiences so they can take on important leadership roles for tomorrow’s NE Ohio economy.
  • Is committed to helping value-creating middle market companies in Northeast Ohio “win” though development, innovation, and relationship building, while building a culture that is supportive of entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Creates market-driven programs and services that encourage growth, innovation and community engagement. EDGE works to establish meaningful benchmarks and track results for the region in a format that can be easily replicated to establish a more thorough indication of our regional economic health.
  • Proactively creates the middle market companies of tomorrow by leveraging the ideas and experience of our most successful business leaders, partnering them with serial entrepreneurs and student teams, to create a continuous pipeline of viable businesses in the region.
  • Encourages companies to give philanthropically (through time, services and money) to support local and regional efforts, which improves the quality of life for all in Northeast Ohio.