Small Business Accelerator I Kauffman FastTrac®


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Ready to turn your business idea into a real venture? This hands-on, cohort-style workshop, powered by the nationally recognized Kauffman FastTrac® curriculum, helps aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for launching and growing their business. In this program, you will learn how to:

• Define your business concept and identify your target market

• Validate your idea through customer research and competitive analysis

• Build a business model that drives profitability and sustainability

• Develop a clear roadmap for funding, marketing, and growth

By the end of the series, you will have a refined business plan, valuable feedback from peers and mentors, and the confidence to move your idea forward. The program concludes with a Shark Tank inspired pitch competition, where top participants receive cash awards to invest directly into their business. CEU: 1.6

The Strategies at Work Grant will reduce the cost of training by 50%. To access these funds and register for the course, please call 815-224-0427.
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Class Details

8 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue.  
  Weekly - Wed.  

Location : Oglesby Campus Location : 
  Oglesby Campus.

Instructor : Connor Cofoid 

CEUs : 1.6

 

Notice

Please read:  The Strategies at Work Grant will reduce the cost of training by 50%. To access these funds and register for the course, please call 815-224-0427.

Tuition:  $549.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/15/2026 - 10/27/2026 Weekly - Tue 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Oglesby, Oglesby Campus  Map, Room: CTC-124 Connor Cofoid  In-Person
11/4/2026 - 11/4/2026 Weekly - Wed 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Oglesby, Oglesby Campus  Map, Room: CTC-124 Connor Cofoid  In-Person