Fairfield County Business Accelerator

Wed May 14 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Bridgeport Public Library Main Branch | Bridgeport

Entrepreneurship Foundation
Publisher/HostEntrepreneurship Foundation
Fairfield County Business Accelerator
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Launch or grow a venture with expert mentoring and access to talent, capital and customers in this free ten-session accelerator.
About this Event

Entrepreneurs who complete the program are eligible for prizes, cash grants for their business, and entrepreneurship proficiency certificates and digital badges.

To participate in the accelerator, you need only sign up for the initial May 14 event. (You will be automatically registered for follow-on sessions.) All meetings start at 5:30.
May 14 - Be the go-to expert on the problem you address
June 11 - Validate your solution
June 25 - Draft one-page business plan
July 9 - Design minimum viable product or service
July 23 - Legal Issues (Structure; Protecting your idea, Insurance)
Aug 6 - Finance: pricing, merchant credit card, raising capital
August 20 - Branding (Name, URL, Logo, Graphic standards)
September 3 - Be findable: physical location, website, email address, phone
September 10 - Marketing: business card, email newsletter, SMM, pr, paid ads
October 29 - Pitching investors and customers
November 14 - Pop-up marketing event (Frday, 4:30 to 7:00 pm)

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for networking, learning from industry experts, and gaining valuable insights to accelerate your business.

This free program is underwritten by CEDF (Community Economic Development Fund). We look forward to seeing you there!

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Bridgeport Public Library Main Branch, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, United States

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