Summit Biz CORE Program

Summit Biz Bootcamp powered by CO.STARTERS CORE

Applications are now open for the Summit Biz Bootcamp, a 9-week business development program that’s powered by CO.STARTERS and brought to you by the Summit Economic Partnership, Summit County’s economic resiliency group.

This is a program developed to help and support new and existing business owners and entrepreneurs with workshops, guest speakers, mentoring, coaching and educational classes. It's an interactive program with hands-on learning and activities. So, get ready to roll up your sleeves and focus on your business.

In order to ensure that all business owners and entrepreneurs have access to this program, we're offering a discounted rate of $50 for the ENTIRE program (the program is valued at $550+) - thanks to the generous support by the Summit Economic Partnership with marketing support from the Summit Chamber.

The program meets weekly on Thursday evenings starting on May 18 (4:30-6:30 pm) and will be primarily virtual with some sessions in person in Summit County.

Sessions will be:
Session #1: Thursday, May 18 (IN PERSON SESSION)
Session #2: Thursday, May 25
Session #3: Thursday, June 1
Session #4; Thursday, June 8
Session #5: Thursday, June 15
Session #6: Thursday, June 22
Session #7: Thursday, June 29
Session #8: Thursday, July 13
Session #9: Thursday, July 20 (IN PERSON SESSION)
Session #10: COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: TBD

WHAT: 9-week business development and growth program

COST: $50 materials fee for the program // $500 value for the program (thanks to our generous supporters and sponsors)

DATES: Thursdays, May 18 - July 20, 2023

TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Primarily virtual sessions with some in-person sessions scheduled

For questions, please reach out to amy.m.kemp@gmail.com.

What am I going to get from this program?

This program will help you:

Confidently move forward with actionable next steps.
Adapt in a changing environment.
Challenge core assumptions.
Creatively problem solve.
Find financial stability.
Tap into a cohort of peers.
Connect with mentors & advisors.
Access online content, a physical workbook, and additional resources.
Receive ongoing support through your local community

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Proven Success

Participants of Summit Biz bootcamp programs in the past, benefitted from the programs:

100% Maintained or grew their revenues

100% Gained skills and confidence to adapt their business

53% Improved their financial skills

33% Improved their marketing skills and tactics

The CO.STARTERS programming has been proven to help business owners & entrepreneurs get ‘unstuck’ and accelerate their business growth

Course Details:

The CO.STARTERS Core program is a 9-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs and business leaders with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into action and grow their passion into profits.

Session 1: Knowing Yourself

Session 2: Knowing Your Customer

Session 3: Finding the Right Solution

Session 4: Getting the Relationship Right

Session 5: Building Blocks for Success

Session 6: Structure & Systems/Focusing on the Bottom Line

Session 7: Financial Modeling

Session 8: Planning for Growth

Session 9: Celebration!