Are you ready to move your business to the next level, but not sure how to get there? The Diverse Chambers of Philadelphia have partnered to bring a business scaling program to you. Apply today to Accelerate Business. You will get the business knowledge, management know-how, and networks needed to think like a CEO, grow your revenue, increase jobs, and be contract-capable and procurement-ready to do business with Philadelphia's large companies.
Spring 2024 COHORT *FULL* Waitlist coming soon... **No previous degree or affiliation with upper education is needed. |
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Once in the program, business owners have this revelation: “I don’t have to be alone.”
As a participant, you’ll be surrounded by CEOs, like you, who will become your trusted advisors.
There is also an alumni group of CEOs, living around the country, for you to connect with for advice and business opportunities.
As a participant, you’ll be surrounded by CEOs, like you, who will become your trusted advisors.
There is also an alumni group of CEOs, living around the country, for you to connect with for advice and business opportunities.
5 ModuleSApproximately 50% of classes are virtual.
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3-Yr Growth PlanThis is your big take away from the program, a 3-year roadmap for growth that you build, section-by-section as part of your learning process. You will be assisted by the instructor, your CEO Mentoring Group, and the multiple guest experts that participate in each of the modules.
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mentoring & networksSmall sub-groups of participants meet between sessions to build community and collaboration around the learning objectives of the program. You will also receive individualized coaching and access to GPHCC resources.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Eligibility
The ideal candidate is a business owner who is tired of the status quo, looking to take action and willing to invest the time in order to scale their business.
*These requirements have flexibility, we evaluate every application individually.
*These requirements have flexibility, we evaluate every application individually.
- Business owner +1 employee*
- $100k+ annual revenue*
- 2+ years in business*
- Existing bookkeeping system & ability to run standard reports
- Time flexibility to fully participate in program
- Must attend a 8-month course (2 sessions per month)
- Must complete 3 drafts and one final Business Plan by the end of the course - delivering on deadlines.
YOUR COMMITMENT
- Attend 13 Sessions of 3 hours each (held every other week)
- 1:1 meeting with instructor
- Self-guided learning assignments to prepare for each session
- Complete preliminary drafts for each section of the 3-Year Growth Plan
- Create a final 3-Year Growth Plan
- Presentation of the final 3-Year Growth Plan
- Participate in 7 CEO Mentoring Group meetings
- Total time commitment of up to 150 hrs. (classes + homework)
SCHEDULE
Spring 2024 COHORT * FULL*
- Approximately 50% of classes are virtual.
- Information Session, March 13, 2024, VIRTUAL *To Be Confirmed*
- Program session tentative to start March 20, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM
- Instruction: 3-hour class every other week from 2 PM to 5PM (some sessions are scheduled in consecutive weeks)
- In-person classes will take place at Esperanza College in North Philadelphia (free parking lot)
- Final presentations October 2024
FEES
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, tuition cost of $15,000 are subsidized.
All fees are due upon acceptance and includes all program materials.
**Proof of chamber membership required**
- Members in good standing of the following chambers of commerce can participate at NO COST:
- Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- African American Chamber of Commerce for PA, NJ, DE
- Greater Philadelphia Asian American Chamber of Commerce
- Independence Business Alliance
- Non-Members: $500.00
All fees are due upon acceptance and includes all program materials.
**Proof of chamber membership required**