The program primarily consists of a six-session educational series held in the evenings after work. These sessions introduce basic tools, concepts, and principles relevant to launching and growing a successful business when one has little to no resources or background. Participants completing the entire program will be given priority consideration for future initiatives such as mentorship, student consulting, and other entrepreneurial programs.
Program Benefits:
- Hands-on & individual attention to help you start and/or grow your business
- Opportunity to build a network with other budding entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Connections for free guidance & consulting after the 6-week program
- Closing ceremony and certificate of completion
- Dinner provided at each session
Who Should Apply?
- People who want to turn a side job into a full-time business
- People who have ideas for a business
- Existing businesses looking to improve
Session Topics:
Session 1 | Program Basics: The Entrepreneurial Dream
Session 2 | Planning and Thinking Strategically About Your Business
Session 3 | Marketing and how Customers Drive the Business
Session 4 | What You Need to Know About the Numbers
Session 5 | Getting Resources When You Don’t Have Any Money
Session 6 | Operations and Other Fundamentals that Matter
Registration Fee: $500*
*$480 waiver available for all applicants. The remaining $20 can be returned upon program completion.
Montgomery Details
Montgomery sessions will be held at Sweetie B’s Arms Foundation,
2868 Zelda Road, Montgomery, AL 36106.
Thursday evenings, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th, June 1st, and June 8th, with the final session on Tuesday, June 13th.
Each session runs from 5:30PM – 8:30PM and dinner is provided.
Opelika Details
Opelika sessions are held at the Southside Center for the Arts,
1103 Glenn St., Opelika, AL 36801.
Thursday evenings July 13th, July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd, August 10th, and August 17th
Each session runs from 5:30PM – 8:30PM and dinner is provided.
Questions about Jumpstart East Alabama or the Lowder Center?
Contact Joshua Sahib at jsahib@auburn.edu or 1-334-844-2377.