Blue North has partnered with the Owen County Chamber of Commerce to bring CO.STARTERS back to Northern Kentucky in March. Launched nationally in 2013, the ten-week program helps local entrepreneurs further develop their ideas, critically examine their business models and determine next steps through real-time feedback from business leaders in the region.
CO.STARTERS presented by Blue North in partnership with Owen County is scheduled for March 11 – May 13.
Classes will be held virtually on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.
Applications are available online to residents of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati and due March 7. The program fee is $200 and there are a limited number of scholarships available for participants.
“Owen County Chamber of Commerce is pleased and excited to continue our partnership with CO.STARTERS and Blue North. Despite a pandemic, 2020’s cohort was a wonderful success,” says Jenni Duncan, executive director of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce. ”We can’t wait to begin with the March cohort and meet a new group of enthusiastic entrepreneurs. Our community is built on small business and embraces this opportunity to help a small business launch.”
The CO.STARTERS program has served nearly 3,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs around the world, building a community of peers, coaches and business services. Last year, Blue North’s inaugural cohort graduated six small businesses from the program.
“Starting a business can be overwhelming and COVID-19 presents a new set of challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs,” says Brit Fitzpatrick, Blue North executive director. “In just 10 weeks, this program allows participants to not only create a framework to move an idea into a business but also build confidence and knowledge by melding non-traditional business support models with high-growth start-up methods.”
Session topics include goal setting, knowing your customer, marketing, accounting, team building and more. To learn more click here.