(Atlanta, GA)
Retail Ready:
Downtown Business Accelerator
Atlanta Downtown + 37 Oaks are excited to host an accelerator that educates and prepares small business owners for successful growth into storefronts.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Preparing Atlanta's Entrepreneurs For Growth Into Storefronts!
This 11-week program empowers product- based businesses to transition into storefront locations within Downtown Atlanta.
We have strategically curated a combination of 37 Oaks University courses, hands-on exercises, and workshops; Prepare to Shift: The Workbook and 37 Oaks' Growth Lab to gain the knowledge, resources, and connections necessary to successfully scale their operations, as they consider a brick-and-mortar presence in Downtown Atlanta.
Apply today!
Small Businesses​ Profile
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Product-based business with 2+ years of operations.
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1-3 years of business operations
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Interest in growing into a storefront in Downtown Atlanta within the next 1-3 years.
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Active business license.
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Commit to completing this program in its entirety.
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See more details on application.
Program
Curriculum​
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37 Oaks University courses + assignments.
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Courses from the Storefront, Strategy + Operations series.
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Live webinar and on-demand courses
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In-person workshops.
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Downtown Atlanta tour of upcoming developments + retail spaces.
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Connection to landlords + vending opportunities.
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Pitch event
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Grant support upon completion of program.
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Complimentary access to 37 Oaks Growth Lab.
Key
Dates
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​June 25: Interest Session (see application to register)
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​July 24: Application Deadline
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Aug 9: Cohort Selection
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Aug 20 at 11: 00 AM EST: Virtual Orientation
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August 27 - December 3, 11:00 - 1:00 EST: Courses
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On Tuesdays
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TBD: Graduation (+ Pitch Event
*Dates subject to change.​
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