Apply by March 21 | Selections will be made April 4
Do you have a business idea and don’t know where to start? Have you started but need help to grow?
Biz Smart Start is designed to help you take your business idea to the next level. Ten North County residents will be selected to participate in the 11-week program featuring industry experts Arriel Biggs of Young Biz Kidz and Cortez Springer of Local Biz Marketing Pros who provide one-to-one support. We’ll cover everything you need to know to leave with a solid business plan and so much more.
Sessions will be held Wednesday evenings at Beyond Housing from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, April 9 through June 18.
Every founder who is selected to participate in the program will receive $1,000 cash – with an opportunity to win up to $4,000 more in an exciting Shark Tank style pitch competition during the final session.
- 1st Place – $4,000
- 2nd Place – $3,000
- 3rd Place – $2,000
Biz Smart Start will help you:
- Validate your business idea
- Define your value proposition
- Identify your customer segments
- Outline your pricing
- Learn to confidently pitch your venture
Program features:
- Expert coaching: Industry experts Arriel Biggs of Young Biz Kidz and Cortez Springer of Local Biz Marketing Pros lead weekly sessions and provide one-to-one support individualized for each Founder
- High-impact learning: 10 weeks of curriculum cover all the areas needed to put together a business plan
- Guest speakers: Subject area experts present on important topics, such as pitching your venture, managing finances, marketing strategy, using social media platforms, using payment systems, and the importance of networking
Other perks include:
- In-kind awards provided during program
- Dinner & networking at every weekly meeting
- Free childcare provided at every weekly meeting
- Connections to local resources
You must be a start up founder in any industry and live in North St. Louis County to apply
We’re sorry, applications have closed.