Programs and Workshops
Emerge and Rise™ nonprofit incubator and accelerator is an initiative designed to help entrepreneurs and small business leaders to start, run, and place the infrastructure needed for sustainable growth and measurable impact on their organizations.
We cover:
- How to Start a Business in San Antonio
- Strategic Planning
- Goals and Objectives Definition
- Putting your Strategic Plan to Work
- Hiring Practices and Onboarding
- Marketing and Branding
- KPIs and OKRs
- Finances 101
- Budgeting
- Templates and Resources
- Workshops
- Pitching Competitions
- Leasing Office Space
Business Launch 12-Week Program
Cohort
Emerge and Rise™ Incubator Program embraces business support services tailored to new and emerging companies to create sustainable businesses that contribute to local and regional economic growth.
Our cohorts are not requiring tenancy, and we are located in three locations throughout San Antonio. Each cohort consists of no more than 18 members and runs every 15 weeks.
Requirement:
- 18 years or older (or have a guardian witness)
- A resident of Texas (San Antonio)
- Able to speak, write, and comprehend the English language
- Able to complete an application to determine your eligibility
- Able to comply with the Emerge and Rise™ Training Policies (including attendance, release of business status, and results to track long-term business outcomes, etc.)
- Current business owner or an aspiring business owner with a strong desire to develop and launch a business in the San Antonio area
- Copy of Valid ID
Meeting:
We meet weekly for 12 weeks with assigned homework for successful launch/re-launch
Cost:
$299 for 12-week attendance (scholarships available)
How To Get Started
Apply. Interested businesses must fill out an application detailing your experience and objectives.
Send a business plan. Submit your business plan for consideration or business model canvas. It doesn't have to be detailed, a summary will do.
Interview. All candidates take part in an interview to discuss the program further and provide more information about their business and needs. These interviews may take place in person or virtually.
Receive a decision. The program representatives will notify you of the decision through a phone call or email.
Emerge and Rise™ Business Incubator Programs:
Monthly and Bi-Weekly
Building your vision and planning.
- Create a vision and develop a useful plan to open and run your business.
- Build your financial projections and your marketing plans so that you will know how to launch and operate your business. We will meet weekly for 6 sessions.
90 Days to launch your business.
- 90 days to business success will help business owners develop business plan, goals, objectives, financial projections, and marketing strategies. We will meet weekly for 3 months with other business owners to solve challenges that prevent you from moving forward. The series uniquely focuses on both external and internal barriers to business success.
- Marketing Workshops - bi-weekly meetings
- Business Operations Workshops - bi-weekly meetings
- Leadership Workshops - twice a month
Assistance with core business operations (accounting, market research, marketing, legal compliance).
Cost:
$49/month (scholarships available)
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