Cultivate Final Announcement

We regret to announce that Cultivate, a 501c3, will dissolve on December 31, 2024, due to insufficient funding. Since our inception in 2016 in Grove City, we have been privileged to expand our services to numerous communities that have supported our mission to foster aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses.

We want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our clients, partners, and supporters. Your trust and teamwork have been essential to our success, and we are proud of the impact we’ve achieved together.

We are grateful for the dedication and passion of our board members, who volunteered their time and expertise to serve our community. Their contributions have been invaluable in driving our mission forward. The Cultivate board members have included:

Rick E. Hulse
Allen Houk
Gary Ross
Jason Hipsher
Mike Lanese
Kristy Campbell
Matt Yerkes
Gary Stentz
Larry Pliskin
Kyle Rauch
Theresa Byers
Leslie Thornton
Lori Eisel
Deonna Barnett

We have reached incredible milestones together including over 1,500 business consultations, over 5,000 participants in our business trainings and nearly 1,000 strategic referrals. We have successfully utilized $1.6 million in grants and $547,907 in in-kind donations to support small businesses.

As we finish our mission, we want to ensure your ongoing access to support. Here are some valuable resources:

Thank you for your unwavering support and for playing an integral role in supporting small businesses. We hope the spirit of entrepreneurship and community service will continue to grow and thrive in your community.

Warm regards,

The Cultivate Team