Jump Start to help convene NEO's social network

The Fund For Our Economic Future recently publicized insight [1] from their first Minority Forum, which features a link to an interesting presentation from the keynote speaker [2], Dr. John Powell from Ohio State, on issues related to diversity and regionalization. Also included is a presentation from Ray Leach [3], CEO of NEO entrepreneurship supporters JumpStart, which expresses a commitment to be diverse and an interest to support minority entrepreneurs and help place minority business people in companies Jump Start supports. Page 3 of the presentation also says one thing that is "Different about Jump Start" is "We believe we can serve as a convener for all interested parties to build a social network". As this is a purpose of REALNEO, and this social network is committed to all parties in the region interested in entrepreneurship, it is clear we should all work together - we're all working with Case and dedicated to bettering this region. Time to start co-convening! Later in January, Jump Start is hosting an "Exchange" [4], which should be a nice opportunity for local entrepreneurs to form physical connections... in the mean time, REALNEO will continue developing virtual connections and explore collaboration with Jump Start [5].