ENTREPRENEURS WANTED FOR THE 2024 FALL COHORT
Spark's three-part program application requires a business plan, pitch video, and letter of recommendation. Attend these three workshops in our July Application Prep Series to get a head start on becoming a confident entrepreneur and making your dream business a reality.
Workshop 1:
Business Plan Development
Tuesday
July 2
5:00 - 6:30 P.M.
Thomasville Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
By the end of this workshop, entrepreneurs should be able to:
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Understand the role of the business plan
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List several reasons for developing a business plan
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Identify sources where you can get help in developing a business plan
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Identify the type of information to include in the business plan
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Prepare an outline to complete a business plan
Workshop 2:
Pitch Video Presentation
Tuesday
July 9
5:00 - 6:30 P.M.
Thomasville Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
In this workshop you will:
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Learn ideal pitch content and structure
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Discover how to communicate about your business
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Identify ways to build a strong personal brand
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Determine ways to present yourself, your brand and your business with confidence
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Get clear on your 'why' and use it to create your pitch video
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Uncover techniques to build rapport and create lasting relationships
Workshop 3:
Letter of Support
Tuesday
July 16
5:00 - 6:30 P.M.
Thomasville Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
In this workshop you will:
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Understand what to include in the Letter of Support
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Identify your entrepreneurial support system
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Discover how to earn buy-in from you support system
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Recap of 3 Part Application to submit
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Business Plan
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Pitch Video
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Letter of Support
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Application Prep Classes: July 2nd, 9th & 16th
Get prepared ahead of time for the next 12-week Entrepreneurship Training and Coaching Program on August 13th!
APPLICATION PREP CLASSES ARE FREE!
FREE APPLICATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS July 2nd, 9th & 16th
Fall 2024
Spark Thomasville’s 12-Week Entrepreneurship Training and Coaching Program Schedule
Spark Thomasville is excited to welcome entrepreneurs to join its 2024 12-Week Training and Coaching Program. The program has a Three (3) Part Application that includes:
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Submitting a Business Plan
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Submitting a Pitch Video Presentation
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Submitting a Letter of Support
Friday
July 30th
3-Part Application Due
Tuesday
August 6th
Invitations to participate in the program distributed.
Tuesday
August 13th
12-Week Training and Coaching Program Begins
Tuesday
October 29th
12-Week Training and Coaching Program Ends
Tuesday
November 12th Graduation & Spark Tank Pitch Competition
Tuesday
January 14th, 2025 A Year of Spark Connect Program Begins
Dates To Remember:
July 16: Application Period Opens
July 30: 3-Part Application Due
August 6th: Invitations Distributed