The Urban Elevation Accelerator is now available to help Dayton entrepreneurs access critical resources to elevate in business.
The Urban Elevation Accelerator is a nine-month program to help entrepreneurs start or grow their business with the intention of creating positive profits and a strong business foundation for underrepresented and under-resourced entrepreneurs.
A mix of educators, subject matter experts, successful entrepreneurs, students and others will work with entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development.
Up to twenty entrepreneurs will be accepted into the program, which begins with a six-week bootcamp called the Elevation Academy on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm starting February 1, 2025 – March 8, 2025. There is no cost to participate.
Program Benefits
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Six weeks of business skill training through the Elevation Academy
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Three months of free mentoring from business owners and entrepreneurs
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Student consulting for a special project
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Connections to community resources to help your business grow
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Access to the Cultural Capital Micro-lending Program and other funding opportunities
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Promotion of your business in on the GWDI website and social media platforms
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Additional training and classes to support your business
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Access to office and or co-working and meeting space at the Greater West Dayton Incubator at the Hub powered by PNC Bank
As an Urban Elevation Accelerator participant, you can take advantage of coworking space at The Hub powered by PNC Bank and at the GWDI while particpating in programs to help your business grow. All businesses are eligible to apply for the fellowship. Preference will be considered for GWDI clients who have participated in past programs, identify as underrepresented, under-resourced, and/or historically marginalized, and is located or serve customers in Greater West Dayton.
The deadline to apply for the program is January 10, 2025. Applicants will be notified of a final decision by January 20, 2025. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Whitney Barkley, program facilitator at 614-772-9800 or [email protected]
