We take you from a business idea to a grand opening
Learn Basic Business Information From Industry Experts And Earn $500, Apply Now
 In 18 weeks you'll meet with subject mater experts who'll teach you basic business strategies such as marketing, legal, finances, management, and much more! All selected participants will receive a $500 stipend + a chance to compete for a $5,000 award to fund their business. 
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Can You Relate???
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Have you always dreamed of becoming your own boss but have never known what to do or how to get started? 
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Have you always wanted expert advice and insights on how to do things as a business professional, but you couldn't afford the coaching rate to reach those individuals? 
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Do you believe your current job is a placeholder for the business that you have been dreaming of launching? 
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Is your ultimate goal to eventually build up an asset that can be passed down from one generation to the next? 
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Are you tired of relying on ONE source of income and want to explore other sources of income?  
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Do you feel like your life is not where you envisioned it and want to start a business to add some excitement in your life?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, the Minority Build a Business Accelerator is the perfect program for you. Apply now to learn how to build a successful business that will have an economic impact on Mobile County.
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Expert Training
 We have industry experts in legal, finance, marketing, sales, and many more industries teaching you the strategies needed to launch and grow a successful business. Apply to the Minority Build a Business Accelerator before the April 8th, 11:59pm CST deadline. 
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Many People Will Apply, But Only a Few Will Be Chosen.
All Participants Will Receive a $500 Stipend
As an aspiring business owner, we know that your time is valuable. That's why we want to compensate all of our Minority Build a Business Accelerator participants with a $500 stipend for your participation in this program.
One Aspiring Entrepreneur Will Walk Away With $5,000!
Concluding the end of the Minority Build a Business Accelerator, participants will be invited to participate in a pitch competition where they can present their business idea to a panel of judges and win $5,000 that will be used to bring their business idea to life.
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Who Can Apply?
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If you have a business idea and/or a startup that you're trying to get off the ground, you're encouraged to apply.
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If you're willing and able to commit to joining the 18 sessions (in-person) for three hours per week.
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If you no longer want to put off the opportunity to make a financial impact in your household and community.
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If you're willing and able to complete the application below and answer the questions truthfully.
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If you know your business idea has the ability to become profitable, but you lack the access to the people and financial resources to bring it to life.
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Important Dates (Mark Your Calendar)
Deadline to Submit Your Application:
April 8th at 11:59pm CST

Status Update For Your Application: 
April 15th

Date of the First Session:
May 7th

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Minority Build a Business Accelerator Application
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Please Note: Your Answers to the Following Questions Must Be No Less Than 250 Characters.
If You Win, How Will You Utilize the $5,000 Pitch Competition Award?*
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How Will Your Business Impact Economic Development In Mobile County?*
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How Will You Find Customers For Your Business?*
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Will Your Business Be a Brick & Mortar, an E-Commerce Store, and/or Both? Explain.*
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What Opportunities Exist In The Industry Your Business Will Be In? In Your Response, Please Include Three (3) Examples of Existing Businesses That You've Researched In Your Industry.*
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Are you willing to commit to showing up at the scheduled time (Tuesday, 5:30pm-8:30pm) for 18 weeks?*
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This project is supported by the American Rescue Plan Act Fund awarded to the Mobile County Commission by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Mobile Area Black Chamber of Commerce
Minority Business Accelerator 2024
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