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Deadline to apply September 4, 2020 LaunchRockyMount is accepting applications! Entrepreneurs Wanted! With local support from the Eastern NC Center for Business and Entrepreneurship at Wesleyan College, the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, and Station Square, we are proud to announce the return of LaunchRockyMount! LaunchRockyMount will assist early stage entrepreneurs in defining products and services, identifying core customers, creating financial tools, and developing marketing strategies. The program is also open to small business owners who are currently operating and are interested in learning more about accessing capital, networking with other entrepreneurs and developing a business plan. By the end of the program, participants will have a completed business plan, a business mentor and can pitch their business plan for the opportunity to obtain one of three cash prizes of $500 for the top business plan pitches. The program also includes ongoing business counseling and support services, such as legal, accounting, and marketing which early stage business may find difficult to obtain these critical services due to heavy startup costs. LaunchRockyMount begins September 15,2020 - November 17,2020 Each Tuesday from 6 pm- 9 pm Classes are held virtual weekly, with two face-to-face meetings throughout the course of the program. Benefits of the program A completed business plan. Valuable relationships with other entrepreneurs and small business owners. A business mentor from the community. Free counseling services. Accountability! Assistance with difficult business decisions. Access to a variety of services. A chance to win a $500 cash prize! Business Resources and information on accessing capital. For more information or to apply CLICK HERE! Want to Help? We are also currently accepting applications for Business Mentors. Business mentors will provide our participants with advice, counsel and encouragement. Act as a sounding board to help the participant work through crucial and complex decisions. Interested Business Mentors please contact the Small Business Center, or complete the Mentor application HERE! SHARE Connect with us
Deadline to apply September 4, 2020
LaunchRockyMount is accepting applications!
Entrepreneurs Wanted!
With local support from the Eastern NC Center for Business and Entrepreneurship at Wesleyan College, the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, and Station Square, we are proud to announce the return of LaunchRockyMount! LaunchRockyMount will assist early stage entrepreneurs in defining products and services, identifying core customers, creating financial tools, and developing marketing strategies. The program is also open to small business owners who are currently operating and are interested in learning more about accessing capital, networking with other entrepreneurs and developing a business plan. By the end of the program, participants will have a completed business plan, a business mentor and can pitch their business plan for the opportunity to obtain one of three cash prizes of $500 for the top business plan pitches. The program also includes ongoing business counseling and support services, such as legal, accounting, and marketing which early stage business may find difficult to obtain these critical services due to heavy startup costs.
LaunchRockyMount begins September 15,2020 - November 17,2020
Each Tuesday from 6 pm- 9 pm
Classes are held virtual weekly, with two face-to-face meetings throughout the course of the program.
Benefits of the program
For more information or to apply CLICK HERE!
Want to Help?
We are also currently accepting applications for Business Mentors. Business mentors will provide our participants with advice, counsel and encouragement. Act as a sounding board to help the participant work through crucial and complex decisions.
Interested Business Mentors please contact the Small Business Center, or complete the Mentor application HERE!
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