Accelerate Franklin Entrepreneurship Program (AFEP)

Description

For nascent entrepreneurs looking to take existing idea-stage, micro- and small- ventures into sustainable ventures. Accelerate Franklin Entrepreneurship Program (AFEP) seeks to help nascent entrepreneurs looking to take existing idea-stage, micro- and small- ventures into sustainable ventures in the Franklin County and other adjacent communities. We seek to: Foster the creation of new, profitable ventures by those facing economic or other disadvantages Assist existing small businesses owned by those with disadvantages in becoming sustainable and growing Work with community members on the development of both the person as an entrepreneur and the business as a successful venture Celebrate entrepreneurial achievements of those facing/overcoming adversity Program participants will benefit immensely from the Accelerate Franklin Entrepreneurship Program Bootcamp - an intense, hands-on exposure to the fundamentals of launching and growing a successful venture, taught by seasoned faculty from Florida State University, and successful entrepreneurs. Topics covered in the Community Bootcamp address all facets of a successful venture, ranging from the development of a viable business concept to understanding your market, designing your profit model, setting up operations properly, marketing your venture, and understanding the basic numbers. Our underlying focus is how to think and act in entrepreneurial ways—including how to do more with less—and how to grow a venture when you have little in the way of resources. The approach will be interactive, so participants will be encouraged to bring business ideas and challenges into the weekly discussions. Bootcamp Schedule and Location Three consecutive Friday mornings, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., including a networking lunch. Dates: Week One: December 5 Week Two: December 12 Week Three: December 19 Location: Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) 108 Island Drive - Eastpoint, Florida 32328 (Lunch will be provided)