WE Create

We are currently accepting WE Create Applications for the Spring 2019 Cohort.

Please read all program information below before completing the program application.

THE PROGRAM

WE Create is phase 1 of the WE Accelerator Program. WE Create is a 5- week program that will meet once a week for 2 hours. WE Create is for women who are at the beginning stages of entrepreneurship and have yet to create a business plan. At the end of this program, the participants should be ready to start a business plan.

WE Create is designed to prepare aspiring entrepreneurs for their future endeavor. At the end of WE Create, the participant should know if they are ready or not to be an entrepreneur, if the business idea is viable, and have a complete Business Model Canvas to guide to the next level of entrepreneurship.

There is a $50.00 non-refundable fee due upon acceptance, with information to follow upon acceptance.

class information

Classes will be held at the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) at 241 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503 on Wednesday evenings from 5:45-7:45 pm.

program fee

Non-refundable $50.00 due upon admittance to program

selection process

The program is open to any woman within the Mahoning Valley aspiring to be an entrepreneur. Simply fill out the form below. Space is limited. Once reviewed, an email will be sent to confirm acceptance along with program guidelines.

Class schedule

WEEK 1

Business Model Canvas

WEEK 2

Market Verification & Understanding your Market

WEEK 3

The Life of an Entrepreneur

WEEK 4

Registering your business with the State of Ohio

WEEK 5

Business Model Canvas Presentations

WE Create Application

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Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*

Company Name*
What problem does your business solve?*
What consumer needs does your business satisfy?*
Have you already sold your product or service to anyone?*
- Yes
- No
Who are your potential customers? List their characteristics.*
How do you plan to reach your customers?*
What do you think your customers would be willing to pay for your product or service?*
What key resources do you need in rder to be able to make and deliver your product or service to your customer?*
Who are your key suppliers or partners needed for you to be successful?*
What key resources or key activities are most expensive?*

Is your business registered with the state?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have a current business plan?*
- Yes
- No

By checking "I AGREE" below and submitting this completed application you are acknowledging that you are aware of the program dates and, if accepted into the WE Create program, you will complete the necessary requirements to participate in the program and will pay the $50 entry fee by the start of the Create Program.*
- I AGREE