Scalerator NEO

🚀 Scale Up, Ohio! The 9th Scalerator NEO cohort kicks off with 12 growth driven Northeast Ohio companies. This cohort now brings 107 Northeast Ohio companies that have participated in Scalerator since 2017. We marked the milestone by recognizing PFI Displays as the 100th NEO company. Stay tuned as each company embarks on their growth journey focusing on Customers Capacity and Cash! Cohort 9 Companies: Advanced Distribution Services Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Mika Metal Fabricating Moving Ahead Services PFI Displays RIMECO PRODUCTS S3 Technologies Textbook Painting Universal Oil Inc. Werner G. Smith, Inc. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3XjR4Wi Special thank you to our alumni, ecosystem partners and ambassadors their support in identifying potential candidates for the cohort. #ScaleratorNEO #BusinessGrowth #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship Burton D. Morgan Foundation, MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, Daniel Isenberg, Elaine Eisenman, KEVIN MULCAHY, Tim Marken, Daniel Hampu, Michal Marcus, Brittany Bush, Mike O'Donnell, Norma Rist, John Dearborn, Kirk Lintern, Megan Kacvinsky, Tia Ramlow, Kevin Woeste, PS, LS, PLS, Eric Ludwig, Tracie Roberts, Elie Merheb, Tom Sasura (Veteran), Melanie Friedman, Jay Mellon, Christopher Nook, Dave Mueller, Jr, Linas Biliunas, Rich Gent, Chrissy Myers

Scale Up, Ohio! Scalerator NEO is a proven, results-driven program to help entrepreneurial leaders quickly, profitably and sustainably grow their business. The unique blend of proprietary tools, frameworks, team exercises and faculty-led discussions has helped almost 400 companies enter into new, rapid growth trajectories. Highly motivated and ambitious entrepreneurial leaders that operate companies with roughly $3M to $15M in sales and 20-200 employees are encouraged to apply for the free January - July 2025 cohort. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eMwUbHN

Apply for Scalerator NEO December 1, 2024 Deadline Are you a growth-driven CEO or business owner of a Northeast Ohio company with annual revenue between $3M and $15M with 20 to 200 employees? Are you ready to take your company to the next level? Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for this proven business program that’s helped nearly 100 Northeast Ohio companies skyrocket their growth and revenue!   Scalerator NEO is a seven-month, cohort-based educational program for Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs and their leadership teams who want their companies to achieve immediate and long-term growth.   Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eMwUbHN ******************************************************************* Hear what executives are saying about Scalerator NEO! "Participating in the 2020 Scalerator NEO Cohort 4 was a transformative experience for Pro-Techs Surfacing. "The program’s focus on the three C's—Customers, Cash, and Capacity—gave us clear, actionable strategies to scale our business effectively. The structured exercises on core values, mission alignment, and building a strong company culture resonated with us deeply and provided invaluable insights that helped us optimize our approach to growth. Since completing Scalerator NEO in 2020, we've been able to scale our revenue by 124%. By implementing the tools and tactics provided in the program, we've successfully enhanced our revenue streams and maximized our bottom-line profit margins, positioning us for sustained growth. Scalerator NEO has truly empowered us to understand and leverage the drivers of our business' success, and we continue to apply its principles as we grow. We would highly recommend Scalerator NEO to any company looking to break through to the next level." - George Tomko, President, Pro-Techs Surfacing (2020 cohort) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “We are trending to grow over 22% in 1Q2024, we have won 4 new clients in the last 4 months and are expanding our team with an Account Manager new hire.” - Megan Kacvinsky , CEO, Point To Point, Inc. (2023 cohort)

Companies that participate in Scalerator NEO overwhelmingly find great value in the experience and achieve significant growth. Burton D. Morgan Foundation, in partnership with the Fasenmyer Fund is pleased to provide this program free of charge to qualifying businesses. Time is running out to participate in the 2025 six-month cohort which begins in January. If you are interested in growing your company, contact Brittany Bush at [email protected]. Daniel Hampu Michal Marcus Brittany Bush

"Participating in the 2020 Scalerator NEO Cohort 4 was a transformative experience for Pro-Techs Surfacing," shared President, George Tomko. "The program’s focus on the three C's—Customers, Cash, and Capacity—gave us clear, actionable strategies to scale our business effectively. The structured exercises on core values, mission alignment, and building a strong company culture resonated with us deeply and provided invaluable insights that helped us optimize our approach to growth. Since completing Scalerator NEO in 2020, we've been able to scale our revenue by 124%. By implementing the tools and tactics provided in the program, we've successfully enhanced our revenue streams and maximized our bottom-line profit margins, positioning us for sustained growth. Scalerator NEO has truly empowered us to understand and leverage the drivers of our business' success, and we continue to apply its principles as we grow. We would highly recommend Scalerator NEO to any company looking to break through to the next level." 💡Apply today for the 2025 Scalerator NEO cohort: https://lnkd.in/eMwUbHN 🚀 Are you a growth-driven CEO or business owner of a Northeast Ohio company with annual revenue between $3M and $15M with 20 to 200 employees? Are you ready to take your company to the next level? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/et4gwuYi #ScaleratorNEO #BusinessGrowth #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship Burton D. Morgan Foundation, MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, Daniel Isenberg, Elaine Eisenman, KEVIN MULCAHY, Tim Marken, Daniel Hampu, Michal Marcus, Brittany Bush, Mike O'Donnell

"Participating in the 2020 Scalerator NEO Cohort 4 was a transformative experience for Pro-Techs Surfacing," shared President, George Tomko. "The program’s focus on the three C's—Customers, Cash, and Capacity—gave us clear, actionable strategies to scale our business effectively. The structured exercises on core values, mission alignment, and building a strong company culture resonated with us deeply and provided invaluable insights that helped us optimize our approach to growth. Since completing Scalerator NEO in 2020, we've been able to scale our revenue by 124%. By implementing the tools and tactics provided in the program, we've successfully enhanced our revenue streams and maximized our bottom-line profit margins, positioning us for sustained growth. Scalerator NEO has truly empowered us to understand and leverage the drivers of our business' success, and we continue to apply its principles as we grow. We would highly recommend Scalerator NEO to any company looking to break through to the next level." 💡Apply today for the 2025 Scalerator NEO cohort: https://lnkd.in/eMwUbHN 🚀 Are you a growth-driven CEO or business owner of a Northeast Ohio company with annual revenue between $3M and $15M with 20 to 200 employees? Are you ready to take your company to the next level? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/et4gwuYi #ScaleratorNEO #BusinessGrowth #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship Burton D. Morgan Foundation, MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, Daniel Isenberg, Elaine Eisenman, KEVIN MULCAHY, Tim Marken, Daniel Hampu, Michal Marcus, Brittany Bush, Mike O'Donnell

⌛ Only a few spots remain and the application deadline for the 2025 Scalerator NEO cohort is fast approaching. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eMwUbHN 📈 Are you ready align your team around your growth goals in 2025? 🚀 You are invited to apply for this proven growth program that’s helped nearly 100 Northeast Ohio companies skyrocket their growth (and revenue!) so far. #ScaleratorNEO #BusinessGrowth #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship Burton D. Morgan Foundation, MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, Daniel Hampu, Michal Marcus, Gina Dotson, Daniel Isenberg, Brittany Bush, Mike O'Donnell

Elie Merheb, President & CEO of Kent Adhesive Products Company (KAPCO) recently shared the great value by participating in Scalerator NEO. "The cohort-based nature of Scalerator allowed us collaborate with other like-minded leaders. By involving our key leaders in setting the growth plan, they fostered a sense of ownership throughout their organizations. The alignment this created ensured everyone was moving in the same direction. We enhanced accounts receivable processes, which enabled quicker cash flow, and updated their pricing strategies to better reflect market realities. We defined our customer segments more precisely allowing us to tailor strategies for each, leading to more effective marketing and sales efforts. Another huge impact has been celebrating our successes both internally and externally, which reinforced a growth mindset across their teams, encouraging openness to new ideas from all levels." 💡Apply today for the 2025 Scalerator NEO cohort: https://lnkd.in/eMwUbHN 🚀 Are you a growth-driven CEO or business owner of a Northeast Ohio company with annual revenue between $3M and $15M with 20 to 200 employees? Are you ready to take your company to the next level? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/et4gwuYi #ScaleratorNEO #BusinessGrowth #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship Burton D. Morgan Foundation, MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, Daniel Isenberg, Elaine Eisenman, KEVIN MULCAHY, Tim Marken, Daniel Hampu, Michal Marcus, Brittany Bush, Mike O'Donnell    

💲Entrepreneurs gathered in Akron this morning at the Bounce Innovation Hub for an interactive panel discussion, Fueling Business Success: Unveiling the Crucial Role of Capital, hosted by Burton D. Morgan Foundation and MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network. Our panel of experts discussed the pivotal role of capital in driving business success for small and mid-sized companies and shared strategies to obtain financial backing that will unlock opportunities and promote business growth. Special thank you to the panelists, Ted McQuade, Principal – FocusCFO®, Tara Murphy, Senior SBA Product Specialist – Vice President – Huntington National Bank, Anne Richie, Founder & Managing Director – The Mezzanine Fund and moderator, Jessica Sublett, J.D., LLM, Chief Executive Officer – Bounce Innovation Hub. Learn more about the Burton D Morgan Foundation scaleup support for entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/dkWw-iJE #scaleup #entrepreneurship, #NEOeship, Daniel Hampu, Michal Marcus, Gina Dotson, Brittany Bush, Mike O'Donnell

One of our awesome Fractional CFOs will be sharing his knowledge on the pivotal role of capital in driving business success, alongside several other #Akron business leaders. If you're in the area, check it out! #FocusCFO #AkronSMB #AkronBusiness #GreaterCleveland