Five Modules - One Module is offered Each Week

on Saturdays Sessions

Saturdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Doors open at 9:30 am)

Five Required In-person Sessions at HCC West Loop Campus,
Room C108

Program Session Dates & Topics:

9/30 - 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. 

10/7 - Ignite the Entrepreneur in You! – Explore key attributes, behavior styles and profiles of successful entrepreneurs to challenge yourself, your team and the future of your business. Develop a map of your business idea alongside fellow entrepreneurs. 

10/14 - 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. 

10/21 - 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. 

10/28 - 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. 

Cohort Graduation Ceremony also on 10/28, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

Register Now - Class Size is Limited!