March 2023
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The 2023 Spring Idea Incubator Cohort
Congratulations to the Spring 2023 Idea Incubator cohort! Last Wednesday, they kickstarted their 10-week journey of working through the early stages of the business planning process. By the end of this program, they’ll have a solid business model, a developed 5-minute pitch, and an understanding of what their next steps are as entrepreneurs.
MORE ABOUT THE IDEA INCUBATOR:

The Idea Incubators provide a 10-week business development course for local entrepreneurs. This unique program offers an interactive and conversational way for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn and work through the early stages of the business planning process while creating positive relationships and networking essential for small business owners.
→ upcoming TRAININGS & EVENTS
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Stewardship University
March 18th | 8 AM- 1 PM
Learn more about combining your faith and finances in your stewardship story, and how to make an impact in your community with Everence. Take advantage of the many workshops offered including the Transforming Communities through Transformational Relationships Workshop with ASSETS' Chief Program Officer, Mike Mason, and Leonard Dow of Everence Financial. They will focus on collaboratively building on assets already found in the community while intentionally and strategically mobilizing individuals, organizations, and institutions to come together to build on their assets – not concentrate solely on their problems and needs.

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Women's Business Enterprise Certification Webinar
March 28th | 6 PM
Looking to be recognized as a certified woman or black-owned business? This webinar is designed specifically for entrepreneurs with established businesses seeking to become certified as women or minority business owners.
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Finance Boot Camp
April 13th – May 11th
The Finance Boot Camp is a 5-week crash course held semi-annually and is geared towards entrepreneurs with business ideas and start-up businesses who have not fully developed the financial foundation for their business. Upon completing this course, you’ll gain the financial knowledge needed to start and operate your business confidently.
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Climate Summit
April 22nd
Organizations and businesses around Lancaster County will celebrate Earth Day by sharing their expertise and services at the first-ever Lancaster County Climate Summit. The event, organized by climate-concerned citizens and action nonprofit RegenAll, will take place in venues across Lancaster City, each with its own thematic focus on the challenge of climate change.

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the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Transforming Communities Through Business

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