Childcare Business Accelerator - March 2023
March 24, 2023 • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
EDASC
1932 E College Way Suite B
Mount Vernon WA, WA 98273-2300
United States
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Cost
No Cost
Contact
3602454262
Marissa.herrera@cie-nw.org
Marissa Herrera
1932 E College Way, Mount Vernon WA 98273-2300
Multi-session Course
Business Financing
Are you interested in starting a childcare business in Skagit County?
Our new Childcare Accelerator is designed to support those interested in starting their own licensed childcare business in Skagit County. We are committed to helping entrepreneurs provide high-quality care to the children in their communities while supporting the region's economic growth. This accelerator aims to make it easier for individuals to start and license their businesses by offering resources, training, and financial support.
We are looking for 10 entrepreneurs interested in launching a licensed childcare business in Skagit County! We are prioritizing applicants who have limited access to resources because they belong to groups that have traditionally been excluded from business ownership opportunities.
This accelerator features several valuable resources:
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Classwork: There will be eight 2-hour group sessions where participants will learn how to apply basic business concepts to evaluate their business goal's achievability. This will take place April 18- May 11, 2023 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm, with Spanish-speaking support via zoom and in person.
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Networking and community building: Participants will be paired with experienced mentors, connect to experienced local business professionals and subject matter experts, and childcare resource partners.
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Financial support: Participants completing all required activities will be eligible to receive $500 in startup capital and the opportunity to secure $10,000 in grant funding to start their childcare business if they satisfy the licensing and accelerator requirements.
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Ongoing Counseling: All participants will have access to one-on-one counseling from CIE's business advisors during and after the training to help navigate the challenges of running a childcare business and ensure their continued success.
Apply by April 17th, 2023. To learn more, download a copy of our overview or reach out to us (360.230.8082; communityenterprise@cie-nw.org).
Only welcoming residents in Skagit county.