The program, which began in 2022, seeks to support and expand the footprint of local companies across the state that are owned by LGBTQ-identifying individuals, minorities, veterans and women.
At the end of the program, one company receives $10,000 as well as “business coaching, one-on-one access to health system leaders and networking opportunities with Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals decision makers and suppliers,” according to the release.
The five Ohio-based companies selected for the 2023 cohort include:
- BridgePort Group, a supply chain company.
- Critical Ops, a business modernization company.
- EduCare Medical Staffing, a medical staffing agency.
- Hunter International Recruiting, a staffing agency.
- R.L. Cole Enterprise, a trucking and supply company.
