(Timeline subject to change)
Business Readiness Bootcamp
As part of the 2023 Supernova competition, 20 participants will receive free professional mentorship and training through an 10-week business development bootcamp from March through early June. This comprehensive, hybrid program will be available both in-person and virtually, and cover the major fundamental areas of business development including market, operational, and financial planning.
Thank you to Supernova Partner, Enterprise for Equity, @enterpriseforequity, for teaching all entrepreneurs Business BootCamp readiness workshops! Made possible with Supernova BLC Sponsor, Washington State Microenterprise Association.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2023 competition. For more information on sponsorship levels and online payment details, visit http://www.ncwedd.com
February:
Wednesday, 2/22 – Online Meet and Greet (ZOOM Link to be sent out after the 17th)
Applicants meet our staff and partners to learn more about the upcoming Bootcamp.
Mandatory 2-day workshop for all applicants
Saturday and Sunday, 2/25 – 2/26 / 9 AM – 5 PM
Location: Pybus Public Market Board Room
3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA 98801
OR
Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5 / 9 AM – 5 PM
Location: Okanogan County Economic Alliance
238 Oak St, Okanogan, WA 98840
Monday, March 15th by the end of the business day Applicants will be notified if advancing
11 Week Bootcamp
March:
Saturday, March 18 / 11 AM – 5 PM / In-person (Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce – 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA)
Introductions, Program Overview, Coaching, Start-up/expansion costs /resources
(1 hour for lunch at 12:30 or 1:00)
March 22 and 29 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
3/22 – Customers, Surveys, Target Market
3/29 – Visioning, Lega
April:
April 5 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
Triple Bottom Line
Saturday, April 8 / 11 AM – 4 PM / In-person (Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce – 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA)
Branding, Social Media, Features & Benefits
April 12 and 19 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
4/12 – Pitch and Focus Groups
4/19 – Stress and Time Management, Networking
April 22 / 9 AM- 2:00 PM / Virtual Saturday
Networking pt 2, E-Commerce (1-hour lunch break)
April 26 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
Promotional Planning, Accounting Overview/Cash Flow Planning
May:
May 3 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
Prosperity, Business Relationships
Saturday, May 6 / 11 AM – 5 PM / In-person (Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce – 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA)
Distribution, Pricing (1-hour lunch) Break-even, Taxes
May 10, 17 and 24 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
5/10 – Taxes Q&A, Insurance, Record-keeping
5/17 – Space/Contingency Planning and Leasing
5/24 – Operations – Systems, invoicing, bidding, contracts
Saturday, May 27 / 9 AM – NOON / Virtual Saturday
Profit and Loss and Cash Flow
May 31 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
Balance Sheets and Cash Flow
June:
June 7 / 6 PM-8:30 PM / Virtual Wednesday
Price-talk practice and Profit First/Finding Hidden Cash
Saturday, June 10 / 11 AM – 5 PM / In-person (Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce – 137 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA)
Customer service, Implementation Planning, Financing a Business (1-hour lunch), Workshopping the
Promotional and Cash Flow Plans
Friday, 6/30 – Business Plans are due by 5 PM
July:
Saturday, July 22
Entiat City Park – North Pavillion
Business Plan Celebration
A special event for all who completed and turned in a business plan.
August:
Wednesday, 8/2 – Top 10 Announced
Wednesday, 8/23 – People’s Choice Voting begins at NOON.
Friday, 8/18 – Revised business plans due by 5 pm
September:
Friday, 9/1 – People’s Choice Voting ends at 5 pm.
Wednesday, 9/6 – Final Four Announced at 1 Million Cups
Wednesday, 9/13 – Final Four present to NCWEDD Board of Directors
Thursday, 9/21 – Final 4 VIP event with sponsors and partners.
October:
Thursday, 10/5
Supernova Cele-bacon
