DATE: November 12, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Jasmine Jones, Broward County
Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD)
PHONE: 954-357-6400
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Make your business idea a reality! Just because you are an entrepreneur doesn't mean you have to figure everything out on your own. Our free workshop offered in partnership with the Innovation Hub @ Broward College, FastTrac® NewVenture™ can put you on the path to success.
With the guidance of successful entrepreneurs and a supportive peer community, FastTrac® NewVenture™ will help you refine your business concept, identify the components of a strong business plan, and access the appropriate resources to complete your launch. The benefits of FastTrac® NewVenture™ will last you long after the workshop has ended and into your role as a start-up business owner.
You are eligible for FastTrac® NewVenture™ if you meet the following criteria:
- Have a well thought-out idea for a new business
- Two years of work experience
- Access to a computer to complete assignments
- Have conducted some market research
- Commitment to attend all sessions (approximately 30 classroom hours) and complete prep work (approximately 15-20 hours per week)
A NewVenture™ Information Session will provide an overview of the program to prospective participants on Thursday, December 3, 6 to 7 p.m., Innovation Hub @ Broward College Cypress Creek Administrative Center, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale. To attend the Information Session Register Today!.
NewVenture™ is free and open to Broward County residents. Interested participants will need to apply online at http://oesbd.affiliate.fasttrac.org/ during the application period from December 7 - 18 for this competitive process. Please be sure to submit a complete application. Space is limited to 15 participants. New Venture™ courses for accepted applicants ONLY will be held at the Innovation Hub @ Broward College January 7, 2016 through March 31, 2016 from 6 to 9 PM on the following Thursdays: January 7, 14, 21 • February 4, 11, 18, 25 • March 3, 10, 17, 31.
Upon completion of NewVenture™, participants' completed business plans will be evaluated and seed money may be distributed to the top three business plans. All students will receive a bonus prize at the end of the course. For more information on the Kauffman FastTrac® program, contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development at 954-357-6400, Visit our website. Individuals requiring accommodations in order to participate in a workshop must make a request at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled workshop.
About Economic and Small Business Development
The mission of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development is to enhance Broward County's economy and contribute to an improved quality of life for all residents. Areas of focus include value-added job creation, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development, international trade development, export readiness and entrepreneurial training and development. Services are delivered by the agency and through partnerships with state, local and private sector organizations. The Office of Economic and Small Business Development promotes equal access to Broward County procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs, and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities, and grow their businesses beyond Broward. Call 954-357-6400 for more information or visit Broward.org/EconDev.