Seeds for Growth
Plant the seed. Grow your business in South Euclid.
Join One South Euclid, Huntington Bank, and the Heights-Hillcrest Chamber of Commerce for an evening celebrating local entrepreneurship in South Euclid.
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Compete in the Seeds for Growth Pitch Competition,
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Connect with business experts at the Resource Fair,
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Enjoy complimentary samples during A Taste of South Euclid, and
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Learn from Huntington Bank's Ignite Small Business: Preparing for Financial Capital panel discussion.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Euclid Community Center | 1370 Victory Drive
Free admission. Everyone is welcome.
Experience an Evening of Growth
Seeds for Growth is a celebration of South Euclid entrepreneurship and community innovation. Join entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, resource partners, and community supporters for an evening of networking, inspiration, and opportunity. Cheer on contestants in the live Small Business and Nonprofit Pitch Competition, connect with organizations that can help your business or organization grow, explore the Resource Fair, and enjoy complimentary food samples and handcrafted mocktails during Taste of South Euclid.
Three Experiences
Pitch
Competition
Share your business story, pitch your vision to a panel of judges, compete for cash prizes, and gain valuable feedback to help take your South Euclid business to the next level.
1st prize: $1,000
2nd prize $750
3rd prize: $500
Wildcard Prize: One non-winner receives a professional social media package
Application closes September 8.
Resource
Fair
Connect with business organizations, and community partners offering resources, guidance, and services to help your business start, grow, and succeed.
Participating organizations:
Cuyahoga County Department of Development and Office of Small Business
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration
Ohio Department of Development, Minority Business Assistance Center
Taste of
South Euclid
Experience the flavors of South Euclid with complimentary samples from local restaurants and refreshing handcrafted mocktails from 2 You Wines while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and community members.
Participating restaurants:
Featured Panel Discussion
Ignite Small Business: Preparing for Financial Capital
Preparing for Financial Capital equips business owners with the knowledge and tools needed to become capital ready. The session covers credit, cash flow, business plans, documentation, lender expectations, and how to clearly articulate funding needs. It’s designed for entrepreneurs preparing to borrow now or in the future.
Moderator:
Roshonda Smith
Business Engagement Director
Huntington Bank
Panelists:
Brandon Tufts, Branch Manager, Oakwood Commons
Meet the Judges
Pitch Competition
Brandon Tufts
Huntington Bank Branch Manager
Oakwood Commons
To be announced
Michael Love
Director of Planning & Development
City of South Euclid
Ready to Grow?
Every successful business starts with an idea.
This could be yours.
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