Winter 2025 Black Business Accelerator Program

FIRST STEP: Complete this Application Link:
https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form.php?orgcode=CVAC&fid=4888901

Who Is The Program Designed For?

Businesses that:
-Hold a business license from a city or county located in the Richmond Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
-Been in business at least 2 years
-Desire to increase the number of employees
-Has a vision to grow the business

The Black Business Accelerator Program’s goal is to help propel African American businesses to a level in which they can compete and perform equally with majority businesses that have stronger roots and relationships. We support this goal with a 3 month course that covers 6 sessions with industry leaders in the areas of accessing capital, organizational development, human resources, branding, and growing digitally.

The Black Business Accelerator Program receives sponsorship from Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and the Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship, enabling us to offer a low tuition fee of $300 for the full course. Participants in the program have the choice to pay the tuition in full or opt for a two-payment plan, with the full payment due before the course's first day.

The program offers both virtual and in-person options. In-person classes are conducted at 6802 Paragon Place, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Richmond, VA. Virtual students will receive information during the course to join. The course consists of six sessions held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates. Applicants should ensure their availability for these dates before applying:

WINTER 2024 DATES

• January 8
• January 22
• February 12
• February 26
• March 12
• March 26

The culminating certificate awarding and networking session will take place early December. Date and time: TBA