Helena Entrepreneur Center
Outcomes
Office space for those enrolled in the Start-Up program will be available in spring 2012!
Terrance Clark, Director of the HEC, welcomes class 3 alongside SCORE counselor, Jim Sadler
Cortniegh Colburn unveiled her product line complete with branding materials at the Novemeber "Helena Second Saturdays"!
Gary Deyoung presenting his brewery idea to a group of community stakeholders
Thrive was able to launch the HEC due to a strong coalition of economic development partners locally, regionally, and nationally, who have the same goal of creating jobs and combating poverty through small business entrepreneurship. Working in tandem with The Phillips Community College, The Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, SCORE and Accion Micro-Lending, Thrive has developed a broad-based curriculum and training program that works one-on-one with new and existing entrepreneurs to help them achieve goals and become more competitive. All entrepreneurs are faced with the daunting reality that over half of small businesses fail within their first year. The HEC was created to help new business succeed, and to give support to people with ideas and dreams.
Details
The Start-Up Program
(Phase 1) Workshops
Free to new and existing entrepreneurs in Phillips County, The Start-Up Program is a 10-week business development workshop series that covers the major components needed to start a business including topics such as writing a business concept, evaluating industry and market size, and determining necessary cash flow. The course features multiple instructors, guest speakers, multi-media presentations, and entrepreneurial workbook materials developed by the Kaufman Foundation.
(Phase 2) One-On-One Business Plan Coaching & Design
Business Plan Coaching
For entrepreneurs who confirm the feasibility of their venture upon completion of Phase 1, Thrive provides additional one-on-one, detail oriented business consulting covering topics such as calculating startup costs, cash flow projections, developing key partners, generating a business narrative and more.
HEC Track of The Design Measures Program
An exclusive deal for Phase 1 graduates, Phase 2 entrepreneurs are provided with marketing materials (e.g.website, logo, brochure etc.) and brand coaching. The Design Measures Program is designed to prepare organizations for the 21st century marketplace. More importantly, The Design Measures Program works with clients to set specific, measurable goals for all designed materials.
This package of one-on-one business plan coaching and design is available exclusively to Phase 1 graduates for $1,000. This cost translates to roughly $7-$10 per hour. When compared to the market, our clients save roughly $10,000 in business startup costs.
Apply
If you or someone you know is interested in applying to The Start-Up Program, please apply online at www.helenastartup.org
Contact
Website: www.helenastartup.org
Phone: 870-338-3300
Email: info@helenastartup.org
Office: 310 Cherry Street, Helena, Arkansas
