A FREE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR

Why Upstart?
It takes more than a good idea to start a successful business. Issues like accounting, financing and marketing may seem overwhelming and connecting with the right resources can be challenging. WARF’s free UpStart program can help.

People with interests ranging from farming to real estate, personal services, mobile apps and more have benefited from WARF’s UpStart program.

Each cohort includes motivated individuals from diverse professional and educational backgrounds. Participants with GEDs to Ph.Ds learn from each other and share their own ideas and experiences.

UpStart:

• Connects you with area professionals and other aspiring entrepreneurs
• Helps you gain the skills you need to launch your business
• Works with you to establish strategic goals and identify next steps

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants should reside in or near Madison, WI and surrounding communities
• Business ideas should be considered a legal business in Wisconsin
• Applicants should self-identify as a woman and/or person of color

Classes are Tues. evenings 6 – 8:30 p.m., January 23 through March 26
In-person class at Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St. Madison, WI

More information

Register by Nov. 24