READY TO START OR GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2024?

$1,000 Grant Opportunity!

Let us show you how to make your business dreams come true in our 8-class intensive.

You will be provided with the relevant tools and content to operate your business & develop your idea. The class consists of 5 weekly online trainings starting Thursday, April 18th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 3 In Person Meet & Greets, which include a PITCH competition. We'll select one lucky winner from the PITCH competition. You can potentially transform your $149 investment into a $1,000!

Do y𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 or you've started and need further guidance.

This class is for you!

We hope you enjoy this opportunity to succeed.

You will discover how to create a clear road map for your business as we cover the following categories:

• Entrepreneurial Vision
• Market Research (Clients)
• Reaching The Market (Marketing)
• Building The Organization (Operations)
• Pricing Strategy & Start-Up Costs
• Pitch Competition (Must attend all classes to compete in Pitch)

Only 10 Spots Available per class

Dates: April 18, 2024 - June 6. 2024

Day & Time: Thursday, April 18th-May 23rd, 6pm-8pm, Online

Monday, May 6th : Meet & Greet, In Person

Thursday, May 23rd: Meet & Greet, Pitch practice, In Person

Thursday, June 6th, Pitch Contest & Graduations, In Person

In Person Location: 230 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

F ee: The retail Value is $1,499. Our Promotional Offering is $149

Women's Business Center Scholarship Eligibility Form

https://www.wbcfay.org/scholarship-eligibility-form/

Disclaimer: $149 Fee is NON REFUNDABLE

What recent graduates have to say about IGNITE:

" You are irreplaceable! So glad I took this course and hope future students discover as much as I did."

Alena Barosa, Fayetteville NC

"I came into this cohort an improperly educated woman, I left with the knowledge that literally changed the course of my life! I appreciate every single individual who used their time to help further my dream here."

Danisha Britt, Fort Liberty, NC

Instructors: CEED staff have been trained by The Small Business Administration. Every staff member has business experience ranging from ownership to banking.

Disclaimer: I request business counseling services from the Small Business Administration (SBA) or an SBA Resource Partner. I agree to cooperate should I be selected to participate in surveys designed to evaluate SBA services. I permit SBA or its agent the use of my name and address for SBA surveys and information mailings regarding SBA products and services. I understand that any information disclosed will be held in strict confidence. (SBA will not provide your personal information to commercial entities.) I authorize SBA to furnish relevant information to the assigned management counselor(s). I further understand that the counselor(s) agrees not to: 1) recommend goods or services from sources in which he/she has an interest, and 2) accept fees or commissions developing from this counseling relationship. In consideration of the counselor(s) furnishing management or technical assistance, I waive all claims against SBA personnel, and that of its Resource Partners and host organizations, arising from this assistance. Use of Information: The information in this form is to be provided by individuals and business seeking technical assistance services from the Small Business Administration (SBA) or an SBA Resource Partner. The information is collected to help SBA's continuing improvement of business counseling programs, to ensure effective oversight and management of entrepreneurial development programs and grants, and to meet Congressional and Executive Branch reporting requirements. The form should be submitted at the site of service to the counselor providing the service. Resource Partners will submit information to SBA according to the terms of their notice of award. The Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. WBC Programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals please contact the WBC at least two weeks prior by phone 910.323.3377 or email [email protected] so we can make reasonable accommodations if possible.