Black Business Accelerator Program Application (3/24) - Central Virginia African American Chamber

NOW ENROLLING FOR WINTER 2025 AND SUMMER 2025 SESSIONS

Please complete the following application in full for consideration in the Black Business Accelerator Program (BBAP).

Please note: The selection process will include a committee review of all applications. Selected participants will receive an acceptance email.

For additional program information, please visit https://www.cvaacc.org/bbapÂ .

TUITION
The Black Business Accelerator Program receives sponsorship from Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and the Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship, enabling us to offer a low tuition fee of $300 for the full course. Participants in the program have the choice to pay the tuition in full or opt for a two-payment plan, with the full payment due before the course's first day.

Upon the assessment and approval of applications, selected participants will be sent an email containing guidelines for submitting the course tuition. It's important to be aware that our course has limited availability. Please take note that the tuition fee is non-refundable, and a participant's spot will only be confirmed upon the successful completion of full payment. Even if you have received an acceptance notification, payment must be made before the course reaches maximum capacity in order to secure your participation.

It's important to emphasize that we are seeking applications only from dedicated and committed business owners.

DATES, TIMES, LOCATION
The program offers both virtual and in-person options. In-person classes are conducted at 6802 Paragon Place, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Richmond, VA. Virtual students will receive information during the course to join. The course consists of six sessions held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates. Applicants should ensure their availability for these dates before applying:

WINTER 2025 DATES

January 8
January 22
February 12
February 26
March 12
March 26

SUMMER 2025 DATES

May 14
May 28
June 11
June 25
July 9
July 23

The culminating certificate awarding and networking session date and time: TBA

* - Required Field

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

You are submitting an application for:
Choose 1

Personal Information

Mailing Address *

City, State, and Zip Code *

Telephone *

Alternate Telephone

LinkedIn Profile (Optional)

Company Information

Business Name *

Job Title *

Primary Line of Business/Industry *

With regards to your primary product/service, at what stage is your business? *
Choose 1

Primary Business Street Address *

Business Location City *

Business Location State *

Business Location Zip Code *

Website

Share social media platforms/links and social media names/handles (@example) where your business is listed:

Number of Years in Business *

Number of Employees *
Choose 1

Annual Revenue
Choose 1

List the specific city or county where your business licensed is filed. *

Please upload a copy of your most current business license.

Preference: *
Choose 1

Participants in the program have the opportunity to have business contact information placed in a Black Business Accelerator Program Participant Directory to remain connected to classmates for business networking purposes. Would you like your contact information listed in the directory? *

Yes

Which payment option would you prefer for the tuition?
(Additional instructions will be sent via email upon acceptance of the application) *
Choose 1

How did you hear about our program? *

Terms and Conditions
By submitting this application, you agree to the following:

As a for-profit company there is a valid current business license on file from a city or county located in the Richmond MSA OR if a non-profit there are valid current and updated documents filed with the proper agencies.
Your business or non-profit has been in operation at least 2 years.
As a business owner you have a desire to increase the number of employees OR if a non-profit you have a desire to increase your staff.
You have a vision to grow your business.
To evaluate course impact, we may request data after the course. You agree to provide information periodically that may include the number or percentage of change for employee and revenue growth.

By accepting the opportunity to participate in the CVAACC Black Business Accelerator Program, you are consenting to the Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce to use your photo, video recordings, and information provided for marketing and program purposes. By submitting, you also consent to:

Your information being provided to third parties that we work with such as our sponsors and instructors
Receiving program text and email messages and reminders.

By submitting this application, you agree that the content and materials associated with the Black Business Accelerator Program are proprietary to the Central Virginia African American Chamber and Commerce. You agree not to duplicate, distribute, or use the course content for any personal or professional purposes beyond the scope of the program itself. All rights to the course materials are reserved and are intended solely for use by the Central Virginia African American Chamber and Commerce.