One module is offered each week virtually on Zoom - from 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Modules are split into two parts - 2 hours each.

Please reference timeline below for program breakdown. 

Session Topics - 5 Required Modules in All to Receive Completion Certificate 

• 09/06 - 09/08  - Vet the Venture - Are My Ideas Lucrative? -  Assists entrepreneurs in determining the financial viability of their business idea or growth plan. Covers competition, market need, price positioning, differentiators, revenue projections, start-up costs & more. 
• 09/13 - 09/15 - Ignite the Entrepreneur in You! - Understand key traits of successful entrepreneurs; your leadership style & problem-solving skills to negotiate, sell & achieve goals. 
• 09/20 - 09/22 - Financials for Small Business Launch & Growth - Prepare for the "why, how & what's next" in understanding your numbers: past, present & how to analyze & estimate numbers you & your funders need to know to propel you to sustained success.
• 09/27 - 09/29 - Sales & Marketing Powered Up -  Insights & tactics to improve your organization's ongoing market research process, messaging, strategic planning, budget & spending, digital marketing, analytics & measurement and loyalty & brand advocacy.  
• 10/06 - 10/08 - Minimizing Risk - Protect Your Assets, Your Business & Your Future! - Minimize risk considering: Liability and tax requirements in business organization; insurance; hiring employees & independent contractors; operational processes & contract negotiations.
•  Graduation Ceremony also on October 8th. 

When the schedule start date approaches, applicants who have been chosen for acceptance in the cohort will be contacted via the email address provided in this application. Each applicant will then have two days to reconfirm their commitment to the schedule, before we confirm those that are accepted into the cohort.