we mean business
Downtown Brattleboro Alliance presents We Mean Business (WMB) a personalized business accelerator created for women and gender-expansive folk ready to elevate the growth of their business. Facilitated by Luella Strattner of F.E.R.N. Ltd. Co. and limited to 6-8 participants.
The WMB Accelerator is an eight-week, cohort-based program where women and expansive-gender founders work collaboratively to grow their businesses. Cohort members will participate together in a structured curriculum, receiving mentorship, peer support, and access to resources to help grow your business, while building a strong sense of community. Cohort learning is a powerful way for entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge with a group of peers over several weeks.
Who should apply: The WMB Accelerator serves both newer entrepreneurs and more seasoned business owners, especially those that are traditionally underserved and have limited access to capital.
Program dates: The program sessions will meet twice a month for 2.5 hours from March through June.
Educational Topics/Content
In addition to masterminds and group formation topics/activities, sessions facilitated by content experts may include:
- Strategic planning (vision, goals, mapping)
- Digital (modern/magnetic/attractive) marketing
- Accessing capital (pitching/presenting, deck creation, cap tables, etc)
- Leadership skills (people management)
- Money management (forecasting/projections/budgeting)
- Compliance (legal, financial, health, data, HR)
- Organizational development (systems, documentation)
- Technology for sales (online & in person POS systems)
- Brick & Mortar Operations (navigating leases & biz operations in a physical location)
Program Fee: $250
Program dates: March – June, 2nd and 4th weeks, day TBD
Questions? please email kate@brattleboro.com
