BOLT Innovation Center Receives $500,000 Grant from Ohio One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund!
Read the press release here
Welcome to The BOLT Innovation Center
Your Hub for Economic Growth and Community Development
At The BOLT Innovation Center, we're pioneering a new era of economic and workforce development in the Northmont area.
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Our mission
to create unparalleled opportunities for diverse entrepreneurs to flourish, foster innovation, and cultivate a skilled workforce while serving as a vibrant community space for events and gatherings.
Our Vision
The BOLT Innovation Center isn't just another business complex; it's a dynamic ecosystem designed to ignite creativity, collaboration, and growth.
Located within walking distance of Northmont High School, our center will become a beacon of progress, drawing together entrepreneurs, educators, businesses, and community members from across the region.
Key Components
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The Workforce Innovation Hub: A vital resource for connecting job seekers with local employers, providing training facilities, collaboration spaces, and an incubator/maker space equipped with cutting-edge tools and technology.
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The Event Center: A flexible indoor venue for everything from pop-up markets and craft fairs to banquets and community gatherings, complemented by an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and theater productions.
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The Marketplace: A bustling hub of activity, offering permanent vending stalls, anchor retail and restaurant spaces, commissary kitchen facilities, and a vibrant farmers market plaza.
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Outdoor Plazas and Parking: Ample outdoor spaces for markets, festivals, and leisure activities.
Building Partnerships for Success
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We're proud to collaborate with the cities of Clayton and Englewood, Northmont City school district, Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Ohio Means Jobs, Learn to Earn Dayton, Sinclair Community College, and other local institutions and businesses to ensure that our workforce remains competitive and ready to meet the needs of the evolving economy.
A Catalyst for Growth
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The BOLT Innovation Center isn't just about buildings; it's about building futures.
By providing a launchpad for startups, supporting established businesses, and fostering a culture of innovation, we're driving economic development, creating jobs, and transforming the Northmont area into a thriving hub of opportunity.
Join Us at The BOLT
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply a member of the community looking for a place to connect and grow, we invite you to be part of The BOLT Innovation Center.
Together, we'll shape the future of Northmont and beyond.
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Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey together.
If you would like to receive email updates about The Bolt project click HERE.
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Welcome to The BOLT -
Where Innovation Ignites.