JumpStart Inc. Appoints NaSheka Combs-Lemon as Director of Entrepreneurial Services for Stark County

STARK COUNTY, OH — JumpStart Inc., the Cleveland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth through entrepreneurship, has officially announced the appointment of NaSheka Combs-Lemon as its new director of entrepreneurial services for Stark County.

Combs-Lemon, a resident of Massillon, steps into the role effective immediately. She succeeds Dan Brown, who has transitioned into a new leadership capacity as the organization’s chief services officer.

In her new position, Combs-Lemon will serve as a vital link in the regional business ecosystem. Her primary objective is to cultivate partnerships between local resource providers, capital investors, and technical assistance organizations to help growth-oriented business owners scale their operations and overcome common barriers to entry.

A major pillar of her new mandate includes leading the organization’s high-profile initiatives, most notably the "Stark Impact" pitch competition. The program serves as a critical springboard for local innovators, offering qualifying area entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for a $10,000 grant to fuel their ventures.

As the regional focus on startup development intensifies, the leadership shift at JumpStart Inc. highlights the nonprofit’s commitment to maintaining a robust support network for the Stark County business community. By streamlining access to expertise and funding, the organization aims to continue building a vibrant, sustainable economy driven by local talent.

For more information on upcoming pitch competitions and business support services, residents and entrepreneurs are encouraged to reach out to the JumpStart Stark County office.