WBDC ScaleUp Application

We are now accepting applications for 2024! Please apply below and book your interview on the final page! We look forward to our next season of ScaleUp with you!

We will be running ScaleUp virtually this season on Wednesday's from 9:30am to 12:30 pm starting on September 25th - November 20th.

Thank you for your interest! Please fill out the application below! On the last page, you will be prompted to schedule your interview, please do so!

The award-winning  ScaleUp program assists established businesses ready to scale their business to new markets and new revenue. The ScaleUp team equips entrepreneurs with the business acumen, resources, and tools necessary to maintain a profitable business with comprehensive business development services. As entrepreneurs scale their businesses, they retain and create jobs, fuel economic growth, and build strong communities.

Each week, the class works on a different side of the business. Participants learn about marketing, branding, and creating a 30-second pitch. On the financial side, they learn about financial statements, break-even pricing, and key performance indicators. Finally, participants learn about leadership and human resources to grow and scale their businesses.

Business owners receive group advising, one-on-one mentoring, plus business sustainability and growth planning assistance.

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* 1. To start, please enter your contact information.

Name

Business Name

Business Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Please provide your website url.

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* 3. Do you use any social media? Please choose all that apply.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How many years have you been in business?

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* 5. What does your business do?

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* 6. Do you work on this business full-time or part-time?

Full-time

Part-time

Unsure

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* 7. How many employees/contractors work with you?

FT employees

PT employees

Contractors

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* 8. Please provide Gross Revenues (Sales) for the years indicated. If "0" please indicate.

2021

2022

2023

2024 YTD

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* 9. Type of Business

Accommodation and Food Services

Administrative & Support

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Construction

Educational Services

Finance or Insurance

Health Care and Social Assistance

Information

Management of Companies & Enterprises

Manufacturing

Mining

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

Public Administration

Real Estate, Rental and Leasing

Retail Trade

Transportation or Warehousing

Utilities

Waste Management & Remediation Services

Wholesale Trade

Other Services (except Public Administration)

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* 10. ScaleUp is being offered virtually this season. This is a cohort-based program that thrives on the participants working together. Please select all that apply.

I have access to Zoom via my phone or computer.

I will attend all 9 sessions as required by the course.

I give the WBDC permission to use my image/likeness/business logo to share with other WBDC Scalers, funders, and/or for promotional purposes.

I agree to be on camera for each of the 9 sessions as required by the virtual course.

I agree to participate and contribute to the class constructively.

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* 11. Are you certified?

WBE

MBE

No, but I am interested in learning more.

Other (please specify)

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* 12. A few of our ScaleUp cohorts bring together Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) business owners into one cohort. Do you identify as BIPOC and/or as a woman? Letting us know this will help match you to the ScaleUp cohort that best fits your identity.

Yes, I identify as a BIPOC woman.

I identify as a woman, but not as BIPOC.

I identify as BIPOC, but not as a woman.

I do not identify as either a woman or BIPOC.

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* 13. How did you hear about the program?

WBDC Staff Referral

Webinar

WBDC Email

Website

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Why are you interested in ScaleUp?

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* 15. Please share any additional information that you would like for us to know about you and/or your business. Also, if you'd like to explain any of your answers further, please do so here.