Women Who Influence Business Growth Accelerator
Build the Business.
Strengthen the Leader.
An 8-week accelerator helping underrepresented entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, prepare for capital, pursue contracts, and build relationships that open doors.
8 WeeksFocused business growth
2 CohortsPlanned each year
50Entrepreneurs annually
NYCCommunity-centered
Built for the next stage
Turn growth goals into a clear plan.
The Accelerator combines practical education, expert guidance, trusted relationships, and connections to institutions so entrepreneurs can make informed decisions and move their businesses forward.
01
Business Assessment
Understand where your business stands, identify priorities, and set focused growth goals.
02
Expert-Led Workshops
Learn practical tools across operations, finance, marketing, leadership, contracting, and legal readiness.
03
Individual Coaching
Receive targeted support that helps turn workshop learning into action inside your business.
04
Capital Readiness
Strengthen financial knowledge, credit awareness, and your ability to prepare for funding opportunities.
05
Contracts & Certification
Understand M/WBE certification, procurement pathways, and government and corporate contracting.
06
12-Month Growth Plan
Leave with a realistic roadmap, priorities, and measurable next steps for sustainable growth.
The curriculum
Eight weeks. Eight areas of growth.
Each week moves from business clarity to stronger systems, financial readiness, visibility, leadership, and opportunity.
1
Business Foundations & Assessment
Clarify your current position, goals, customers, and growth priorities.
2
Operations & Systems
Build repeatable processes that support efficient, sustainable growth.
3
Financial Literacy
Understand cash flow, pricing, financial statements, and decision-making.
4
Credit & Capital Readiness
Prepare for funding conversations and identify appropriate capital pathways.
5
Marketing & Visibility
Strengthen your message, brand presence, customer reach, and market access.
6
Leadership & Legal Protection
Lead with clarity while protecting your business, ideas, and agreements.
7
M/WBE Certification & Contracting
Navigate certification, procurement, and government and corporate opportunities.
8
Growth Strategy & Opportunity Plan
Present a 12-month plan with milestones, resource needs, and next steps.
More than a program
A pathway to capital, contracts, and institutional opportunity.
Entrepreneurs often know what they want to build but need clearer systems, stronger readiness, and trusted relationships to reach the next level. We bring those pieces together in one focused experience.
Eligibility
Who should apply?
- NYC-based entrepreneur or small-business owner
- Operating business with demonstrated commitment
- Ready to strengthen systems, revenue, or market access
- Interested in capital, contracts, certification, or institutional opportunities
- Able to participate fully throughout the 8-week program
Program outcomes
What participants will leave with.
Progress is measured through clear plans, practical tools, stronger readiness, and meaningful connections.
Clear PrioritiesA focused business assessment and growth goals
Stronger SystemsProcesses that support operations and scale
Greater ReadinessPreparation for capital, certification, and contracts
Action PlanA measurable 12-month roadmap
For companies, banks, and foundations
Fund a Cohort. Invest in Entrepreneur Growth.
Your partnership can underwrite entrepreneur participation, bring experts into the classroom, and connect business owners to capital, contracts, tools, and institutional opportunities.
Applications opening soon
Ready to build what’s next?
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