MBX ACCELERATION + Ivy Tech kokomo
HELPING BUSINESSES START AND GROW IN INDIANA
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED & COHORT IS IN PROGRESS
Start or grow your business with our 8-week course covering business fundamentals such as sales, marketing, business plan development, and more.
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, and MatchBOX Coworking Studios are bringing the proven MatchBOX Acceleration Course to Howard County to increase access to support and resources for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners in North Central Indiana.
8-WEEK COURSE SCHEDULE
October 2 - Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style | Ivy Tech Campus | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
October 9 - Field Trip to The Drive Pitch Competition | Ivy Tech Campus, Hingst Hall | 6:00pm
October 16 - Marketing Messages and Value Propositions | Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
October 23 - Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit + Campus Tour | Ivy Tech Campus | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
October 30 - Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy | Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
November 6 - Sales, Competition, and Business Models | Ivy Tech Campus | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
November 13 - Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice | Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
November 20 - 1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors and Coaches | Ivy Tech Campus, Hingst Hall | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
THE PERKS
PROGRAM GRADUATES HAVE ACCESS TO…
Eight weeks of curriculum designed to accelerate your business launch and growth
Free office hours access to business professionals, including lawyers, accountants, technologists, and HR experts
Access to MBX team, partners, and mentors for ideation, strategy, and coaching
THE INVESTMENT
There is no cost to participate in this program
Application and acceptance are required for participation.
Participation in MatchBOX Acceleration courses is explicitly designed as a non-equity arrangement. Our commitment is to provide valuable educational resources and support to entrepreneurs. We believe in fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial learning environment, where participants retain full ownership and control of their businesses throughout and after the acceleration course.
Each week of the course includes a 90 minute class session. Participants should expect to invest an additional estimated 3+ hours per week working on their business to meet course requirements.
If you have any questions regarding the program or the application, please email Program Manager Bonnie Devers or the MatchBOX Acceleration Team.
