StartUp Hutch
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hopeful entrepreneurs can learn the fundamentals of starting and running a business through the Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP© (EBB JUMP) program June 24 through September 16, sponsored by StartUp Hutch, The City of Hutchinson – Human Relations Office, and Network Kansas. Led by facilitator Kira Cheree’ Cobb, the 12-week program offers a unique opportunity for individuals to accelerate their business growth, scale operations, or launch ventures with confidence. On the last day of the course, a pitch contest will be held with the winner earning $1,000 to help make their business a reality.
"The JUMP© Entrepreneur Course reflects our commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting the growth of small businesses in our community," said Jackson Swearer, executive director of StartUp Hutch. "We've seen entrepreneurs from the first two cohorts successfully jump into business, leading to new startups in Reno County so we're excited to make this opportunity available again."
The JUMP© Entrepreneur Course is designed to equip participants with essential business skills, insights, tools, and resources necessary for success in today's competitive market. Through a hybrid format, blending in-person sessions and virtual meetings via Zoom, the course provides flexibility and accessibility for all aspiring entrepreneurs.
The program kicks off on Monday, June 24th with weekly sessions running from 6 pm to 8 pm CST. Participants will convene in person at The Peel Center, 1 E. 9th Avenue, for the inaugural session in Week 1, while Week 6 will feature a resource fair at Hutchinson City Hall,125 E. Avenue B, and the grand finale, The Pitch Contest, will take place at the Justice Theatre in the Shears Technology Center, 1300 N. Plum St., in Week 12. For added convenience, all other sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
Registration is now open at www.ebbkc.com/register. The course, valued at $700, has been made accessible to all participants at the registration fee of $50, thanks to the support of program sponsors. Limited scholarships are also available.
Those interested in learning more about the EBB JUMP program are encouraged to learn more and sign up at https://www.startuphutch.com/event-details/jump-entrepreneur-course-1.
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