The Black Business Accelerator Program goal is to help propel African American businesses to a level in which they can compete and perform equally with majority businesses that have stronger roots and relationships.

Who Is The Program Designed For?

Businesses that:

• Hold a business license from a city or county located in the Richmond Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
• Been in business at least 2 years
• Desire to increase the number of employees
• Has a vision to grow the business
• Agree to annually report the number of employees and gross revenues to a CPA for the purpose of tracking program results
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What Will You Receive?

The Black Business Accelerator program is a $300 investment that is currently completely covered by our program sponsors, Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship. Only serious business owners should apply as the tuition is completely covered by sponsorship, however, a time commitment is required to attend class sessions, complete assignments to progress in business, and receive an end of course accelerated certificate.

With registration tuition you will also receive:

• 6 class sessions over a 3 month period taught by industry leaders
• In person or virtual, small group courses centered around a key growth topic
• A BBAP Executive Tool Kit with strong business resources and hands-on tools ($450 value)
• Access to the BBAP private course webpage with "On Track" accountability assignments
• Business sources and connections for real world application

Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2023
Course Dates: September 13, 2023 - November 29, 2023

Fall 2023 is a commitment to six sessions from 7:00PM - 8:30PM on the following dates:
September 13,  September 27, October 11, October 25, November 15, November 29

The certificate awarding and networking session will take place December 5th 8:00AM - 9:30AM.

Additional Details:

In-Person OR Virtual - Receive all the benefits of In-Person instruction OR be in the room via Video Conferencing

Completing the course study as a 3 month program will provide the maximum opportunity to build knowledge, relationships with corporate executives, and fellow African American business owners. 

The course is offered as a full 3 month program.

2 Classes per month – Live and virtual instruction offered – Maximum 10 in-person and 10 virtual participants per class

• 2 Wednesdays each month – 7:00PM – 8:30PM
• Off weeks are designed for participants to implement learned strategies

Participants are screened and final selection confirmed after determining whether the business has significant growth potential.

For more information visit: https://www.cvaacc.org/black-business-accelerator-program-instructors