Lower Hudson Valley SBDC will be launching its first-ever Business Accelerator Program, sponsored by KeyBank!

This will be a 10-week program beginning in May, designed to support established small businesses that are ready to grow.

Applications are now open and the deadline to apply is April 10th.

Business Accelerator Program Breakdown:

• Kickoff Intro Meeting
• Four Educational Workshops
• Individual Advising Consultations
• Final Business Pitch Competition

There will be a total of 13 cash prizes awarded after the Business Pitch Competition:

• 1st Place: $10,000
• 2nd Place: $7,000
• 3rd Place: $3,000
• 10 Honorable Mentions: $1,000 each

Business Accelerator Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year in business
• Minimum of $75,000 in lifetime business revenue
• Business owner must be working full-time in the business
• Business must become an SBDC client (no cost)

Click HERE for more information and to apply.