Economic Evolution Accelerator Program

Throughout the workshop, our students will be given fundraising strategies that are innovative and different for every stage company. Unique challenges and opportunities have always been available to Black-owned businesses, which we will help you navigate.

Our curriculum and instructors are designed with you in mind. Our program assists in providing a tried and true approach to business practices, branding, and sales as well as on topics like cyber resilience, AI, and legal contracts. The knowledge base we've put together for Black entrepreneurs and professionals differs substantially from what other cultural groups are taught because of our shared past. Our approach is to heal from generational trauma and propel you to generational wealth.

Serving customers will be one of the cornerstones of our accelerator because customer services are one of the most talked about facets when discussing Black-owned businesses in all sectors. It needs to be taught because it's important to capture new customers and have a high retention rate. The way to do that is to be of service to your community. An idea can be great, but it will materialize once you have customers to service.

Entrepreneurship is lonely, and even more so for the Black entrepreneur. You will be in a room, and learning with like-minded people will open up the possibilities to sharing and collaborating, showing that you are not alone. A COHORT is a companion or colleague who shares and sets similar goals for each other and acts as an accountability partner. For Black entrepreneurs and professionals, there is much to share about the challenges unique to this intersection, and together, you will be excited to go through a program with your tribe. The environment is set up for you and your cohort to provide each other with ongoing support as your organizations grow.

The Key to our mission is building and promoting the region's economic growth through education, advocacy, opportunities, and resources. The Northern Virginia Region, the state of Virginia, and the Washington D.C. metro area have a massive impact on the local economy, the United States, and the world. Our focus on collaborative programming through the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is a safe and inviting place to learn and network with more significant support. Our program differs from most accelerators, which don't need to invest heavily in community building because their focus is investing. We provide guidance, organizations, and best practices to get funding. However, our most significant investment is in our members. In our Culture.