Local First Arizona’s We Rise business accelerator is a new, no-fee six-month program offering comprehensive and practical business skills to Arizona’s Black entrepreneurs.
Donor Name: Local First Arizona
State: Arizona
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Training or Mentorship
Deadline:  05/31/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Meeting bi-weekly, business owners receive classroom instruction and mentorship from Black entrepreneurs with firsthand experience and expertise in starting or growing a small business in Arizona. The We Rise business accelerator exposes start-up or experienced businesses that are missing fundamental components of entrepreneurship to the nuts and bolts needed to build a successful business in Arizona’s economy. Classes will be through remote learning.
Eligibility Criteria

The following are criteria for individuals interested in applying for the We Rise business accelerator:
Self identifies as a Black-owned business.
Must be 18+.
A Black American entrepreneur with some experience of running a business. The prospective candidate must have some knowledge of entrepreneurship but needs assistance with the fundamentals of establishing or growing a business such as creating a business plan, registering their business, etc.
Business owner(s) must be available bi-weekly to attend class. Given the rigor of the program, participants can only have 1 absence of class.

For more information, visit Local First Arizona.