Local businesses graduate from accelerator program

FINDLAY — Several Findlay businesses celebrated their graduation from the 2025 DoorDash Accelerator for Local Businesses in Findlay and Hancock County. The Accelerator for Local Businesses program provides small business owners with dedicated mentorship, specialized programming and grant funding to strengthen operations while fostering long-term growth through local government connections. Over the course of the program, participants engaged in hands-on learning, including one-on-one mentorship from seasoned DoorDash peer merchants; business workshops focused on menu optimization, business operations, digital storefronts, and accessing local support resources; a $5,000 grant to support business development efforts; and $1,000 in DoorDash ad credits to expand customer reach. The 2025 Findlay and Hancock County Accelerator cohort included: • The Baker's Café • Bella Floral Design • Dante's Rolling Food Joint • Doughtroit • Fern Cafe • Hurdwell • Jonny Burritos, LLC • Leggo my eggroll • Tokyo Steakhouse "I'm proud of every graduate from the DoorDash Accelerator for Local Businesses," said Mayor Christina Muryn. "Your determination and creativity showcase Findlay's entrepreneurial spirit. I'd like to thank DoorDash for investing in Findlay and to all of our local partners — from Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development & Chamber of Commerce to AR Marketing — for making the programming such a success."