ScaleUp ScaleUp is an award-winning program that has guided more than 400 small business owners as they create a path to their business growth. 

Through the delivery of comprehensive and extensive business development services, ScaleUp equips entrepreneurs with the business/financial acumen, resources and tools necessary to maintain profitable businesses that retain and create jobs, fuel economic growth and build strong communities.
"My name is Tasha Brown. I am the director of Scaleup at the WBDC. It is my sole mission to help businesses just like you to grow and scale your business by utilizing resources and tools necessary to build profitable businesses that allow you to scale and fuel economic growth building strong communities."
JOIN OUR UPCOMING
WINTER/SPRING 2022 COHORT!
WHY SCALE UP? WHY NOW?
ScaleUp is a vital resource for entrepreneurs looking to mitigate the impact of
COVID-19. Each week the class dives into a different side of the business, giving owners the opportunity to review, learn and push themselves to encourage sustainability and growth.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
MARKETING:
YOUR BRAND, MISSION, AND 30-SECOND PITCH
FINANCES:
FINANCIAL STATEMENT, BREAK-EVEN,
PRICING AND KPIS
MANAGEMENT:
BUILDING A WINNING TEAM
CERTIFICATION:
SELECTING THE RIGHT CERTIFICATION
AND CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES
HERE'S HOW SCALEUP WILL BENEFIT
YOUR BUSINESS?
Business owners join a supportive business community, offering peer-to-peer and one-on-one mentorship opportunities, as well as in-depth business and growth planning. Course topics cover marketing, finances, government procurement and certification. Throughout the course participants create their business plan for sustainability and growth, and leave with both a plan for the year ahead and life-long business connections. 

After the program, alumni continue to receive one-on-one support, as well as invitations to Executive Series classes; additional in-depth learning opportunities on subjects covered in the ScaleUp course.
Who Can Apply?
Am I eligible? ScaleUp participants are focused on their business growth. They typically have been in business for more than two years, have at least two employees, have an annual revenue of $50,000 on average (in non-COVID times), and are working in their business full time. Occasionally we work with business owners who do not quite meet this profile exactly, but definitely are on a path to growth. 

This cohort is for Bronzeville based business owners, or business owners who serve Bronzeville residents. Not sure if you fit all our criteria? Apply and we’ll figure it out together!
When:
Bronzeville Winter/Spring 2022 Cohort
Every Wednesday
February 23rd - April 20th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where:
Via Zoom meetings
THE WINTER/SPRING SESSION STARTS ON
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 AT 9:30 AM, CST
For more information email Tasha Brown at tbrown@wbdc.org
2022 ScaleUp Bronzeville Cohort Funder: CIBC
2022 ScaleUp Bronzeville Cohort Partner: Urban Juncture
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.