SMALL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
The Small Business Accelerator (SBA) program was born from the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee in order to advance local small businesses in Troup County.
The Chamber is currently taking applications from small business owners to participate in our annual 4-part educational program to help enhance their business skills and growth strategies. This program provides valuable workshops on essential topics such as marketing, financial management, leadership development, and strategic planning.
The Small Business Accelerator supports high-potential small businesses by providing targeted training, access to 1-1 sessions with small business coaches, as well as a Chamber membership and marketing package. Participants will leave the program with a strategic plan to guide their development.
OUR WHY
The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Accelerator Program seeks to accelerate the development of high potential small businesses in Troup County and to strengthen and expand the regional entrepreneurial community. We want to help these businesses identify and overcome barriers, which often include limited access to capital, key decision makers, and entrepreneurship education.
The inaugural cohort will begin in 2023. Applications for the program will be accepted in late 2024 and chosen participants will be announced at the chamber annual gala in January 2025.
Applicants for the program should:
- Have been in business between 3 months and 5 years (Business license required to participate)
- Be a for profit business
- Have less than 30 employees
- Be willing to attend all required events
