10/14/2026
It still feels a little surreal to see the Elite Guard Power Washing name on this list.
We are honored to be part of the Fall cohort of JumpStart Inc.’s Small Business Impact Program - Stark County. Thank you to JumpStart team for believing in what we're building and for investing in small businesses right here in our community. Over the remaining weeks, we are looking forward to learning, being challenged, and coming out the other side a better business.
It’s an honor to be alongside Mike Moyer of M&H Beans, Sophia Shaheen of Shaheen Rug Cleaning & Repair, and Amanda Probst of The Alley Cafe and Bakery. I'm (Kyle Updegrave) excited to learn from each of you, and I'm rooting for all of us. If you haven’t, I encourage you to support these local companies.
Elite Guard Power Washing is built on two things: education and service. We believe customers deserve to understand what's being done to their home and why. We also believe great service doesn't end when the job is finished. We love our customers, and we take that commitment seriously every single day.
My goal is to grow Elite Guard into a business that does more than clean homes and businesses. I want it to create jobs, support local families, and leave a lasting positive impact on the community that has supported us over the past 2+ years.
Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with their home. This is just the beginning.
Introducing the newest group of entrepreneurs joining the Fall cohort of the Stark Impact Program!
Please join us in welcoming:
✅ Mike Moyer – M&H Beans
✅ Kyle Updegrave – Elite Guard
✅ Sophia Shaheen – Shaheen Rug Cleaning & Repair
✅ Amanda Probst – The Alley Cafe and Bakery
These four entrepreneurs will participate in our intensive 12-week program, receiving one-on-one business advising, education on key business topics, and access to valuable tools and resources designed to help them grow. The program culminates in a pitch competition, where participants will compete for up to $10,000 in funding.
Learn more about these entrepreneurs and their businesses: https://jumpstartinc.org/news/small-biz-news/meet-cohort-6-of-the-stark-county-small-business-impact-program