Applications Open For Mobile Chamber Minority Business Programs

The Mobile Chamber has announced Minority Business Accelerator and Minority Business Development programs. Each has a nine-week curriculum taking place between August 20 and October 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the University of South Alabama’s Melton Center. Those interested must apply before July 8 to be considered as candidates. Only six to eight entrepreneurs will be selected for each program. The Minority Business Accelerator is for existing companies preparing to scale, and the Minority Business Development program is designed for entrepreneurs in the ideation phase and companies under a year old with founders having little to no business experience. Participants will learn from subject-matter experts on topics including customer discovery; market research; and legal, financial and business planning.