Entrepreneurial Engagement Ohio

“All of the board members review the 990.”

“Officers, directors and trustees report annually any conflicts of interest.”

“Board reviews compensation annually and approves rates.”

“Information is provided upon request. Requests may be made to the organizations address.”

“On July 1, 2013, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed Ohio's 2014-2015 biennial budget which included a $5,000,000 appropriation to the Ohio Board of Regents for the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for the development of a state-wide "Youth Entrepreneurial STEM Ecosystem for the State of Ohio" which is popularly known as the "Believe in Ohio" Program (BIO). Although originally intended to be rolled out in time for the 2013-2014 school year, the initial rollout of the full program was delayed until the 2014-2015 school year. As a result of this delay, on June 26, 2015, the Ohio Board of Regents granted OAS and the BIO program a "No Cost Contract Extension" to allow BiO to continue the implementation of the program through June 30, 2016 (i.e. the 2015-2016 school year). BIO was collaboratively developed by EEO and OAS and is collaboratively managed by EEO and OAS, with an official from each organization each serving as a Co-Director of the overall BIO program. OAS serves as the fiscal agent for the overall BIO program. Control over the BIO program is exercised by the Ohio Board of Regents through its periodic review and approval of a budget for the BIO program. See additional information about the Believe in Ohio program under Part III, Section 4a.”

“The Believe in Ohio program (BiO) is a program of The Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) that was collaboratively developed and is collaboratively managed by Entrepreneurial Engagement Ohio (EEO) and OAS. The BiO program helps students prepare for the future and encourages them to become the STEM innovators and entrepreneurs Ohio will need to enhance and maintain its prosperity. The Believe in Ohio program collaborates with a wide range of venture development and entrepreneurial STEM organizations and programs throughout Ohio and includes four principal, interconnected statewide initiatives that were launched for the 2014-2015 school year: 1) The development of a series of regional STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forums across the State of Ohio, 2) The development of a series of six regional "Introduction to the Innovation Economy of Ohio" online courses that provide STEM innovation and entrepreneurship instruction to students, 3) A statewide STEM Advocate and Urban Mentoring Network program and teacher support program and 4) A local high school and statewide STEM Commercialization Plan and STEM Business Plan Competition judged by STEM professionals and entrepreneurs from across Ohio that provides cash awards and scholarships to Ohio colleges and universities to student winners.”

“The Scholarship of Entrepreneurial Engagement Economics & Entrepreneurship is a mini-course of study that can be integrated into existing high school economics, business, marketing and entrepreneurship classes. As part of the program, students learn how the American free enterprise system works and the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in the context of the global economy. They also develop a business plan which can be eligible for a local and regional competition.”

“Financial statements are reviewed by Executive Director and officers and is then presented to the entire board.”