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Thank you for your interest. You are welcome to apply now for our next class. We expect to begin interviewing on or around December 9th & 10th 2019. In the meantime, you will be added to our distribution list so that you can begin to participate in networking events and receive other useful information.

Who's Eligible

LaunchCARY is open to entrepreneurs and current small business owners with demonstrated need who would benefit from the combination of business and financial resources that LaunchCARY provides.

Requirements:

Have a product or service that can generate profit
Demonstrate need for financial and business resources
If Selected be interviewed by selection committee

Complete business training once a week for 10 weeks
Develop business plan and budget
Be willing to meet and/or communicate regularly with assigned business mentor

Application

LaunchRALEIGH Application

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

List your complete address

(Address, city, state, ZIP code)

The selection process may include an interview, if you are selected for an interview they will be held December 7th & 8th, 2020 from 3:00-7:00pm, will you be available?

Yes, I will be available

No, I will not be available

Applicants must attend 10 weeks of a small business course January 11th - March 15th, 2021 (once weekly) on Monday nights 5:30-8:30 PM. This is provided free of charge to those selected for the LaunchCARY program. Please check your calendar, If selected, are you able to attend 100% of these classes (dinner provided)?

Yes, I will be available

No, I will not be available

Describe your current business; OR, describe your new business idea. List any experience you have related to the business or idea: what, when, where and how that will contribute.

Are you already in business or plan to start a business?

Already in Business

Plan to Start a Business

What is the name of your business, or planned name? When do you plan to start if a new business is planned

How long have you been in business?

Where is your business, or where would you plan for it to be, please provide details?

How much time do you commit to your current business weekly? If starting a new business do you have the necessary time and energy to commit to starting and running a new venture, please explain?

Website Address

(if available)

Business Facebook Page

(if available)

Do you have a LinkedIn Account

Describe your Bookkeeping or Accounting Skills Level:

How would you plan to use any potential Small/Modest grant funding that may be provided by LaunchCARY to those who are selected for the program and qualify upon graduation. NOTE: for significant funding you will need to seek bank loans, etc., Please Confirm?

If you have an existing business, what significant challenges are you experiencing that you’re hoping to improve through this program? If you are starting a business what are your biggest challenges at this juncture to launching?

What else would you like us to know about your current business, or your planned business?

***NOTE: To be considered for this program you MUST SIGN UP & ATTEND an INFO SESSION, if you have not yet done so --> see dates/times/locations on our main home page and Click on the Link to Sign Up for the Info Session you would like to attend...

Would starting or growing a small business help you stabilize your family income,

Yes

Note: this program is needs based, do you have a need for financial and business resources? Please Explain how it will help you?

How did you hear about LaunchCARY?

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Yes I will sign up for an Info Session

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Who's Eligible

Requirements:

Application

LaunchRALEIGH Application

About Us

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Get In Touch:

Email us at: LaunchCARY@dorcascary.org