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Flywheel says accelerator programs have helped launch local social enterprises; demo day planned for June 26
Summary
Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub presented to the Healthy Neighborhoods Committee that its accelerator and innovation programs have helped launch dozens of local social enterprises, producing follow-on investment, jobs and neighborhood projects.
Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub presented to the Cincinnati Healthy Neighborhoods Committee, outlining recent outcomes from its accelerator and innovation programs and featuring alumni entrepreneurs focused on urban farming, environmental stewardship and youth employment.
"They have... mobilized over 700 volunteers that are now on track to deliver 10,000,000 pounds of food a year in this region," said Donna Ziering, Flywheel's executive director, describing Last Mile Food Rescue as an example of a Flywheel alumnus that scaled through the organization's accelerator.
Why it matters: Flywheel said its programs help social entrepreneurs develop investable models that address local needs—food access,…
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