The Village Market Atl Summer Edition

ELEVATE

(Verb) to rise to a higher point.
Please take your time completing the application.
Thank you for your interest in ELEVATE virtual incubator. We have partnered with incredible organizations, businesses and corporations to bring a valuable experience to small businesses. ELEVATE is a virtual 12 week program that will consist of weekly classes, small group workshops, mentorships and funding opportunties.

Participation requires a time commitment of 12 weeks (5 to 6 hours per week) that includes a weekly Saturday and Wednesday session. Your application will go before a committee and a virtual interview will be scheduled if your business is selected to participate.

The next COHORT will be selected December 2021.
Business Name:*
Primary Contact *

First NameLast Name
Primary Email*
example@example.com
Preferred method of contact*

Home PhoneMobile Phone
Phone Number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Secondary Contact

First NameLast Name
Secondary Email
example@example.com
Address*

Address 1

Address 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Website *
Social Media Handle *
Business Type*
Please describe your business, products, etc.*
Please choose which applies to your business.*
Are you a Black-owned business (50% equity stake or more)?*

YesNoOther
How do you identify the ownership of your business?*

Woman ownedMale ownedNonbinary ownedFamily ownedVeteran ownedLGBTQI ownedChild/ Teen owned
Please choose how many years you have been in business.*

I have been in business 0-1 years.I have been in business 2-4 years.I have been in business 5-10 years.I have been in business 10- 15 years.I have been in business 15- 20 years.
Please select the structure of your business.

I am a full time business owner.I am a part time business owner.I have a physical location.The majority of my customers are online.I have both an e-commerce site and physical location.
Please select your 2019 revenue range.

$20,000- 0$50,000- $20,000$80,000- $50,000$110,000- $80,000$150,000- $80,000More than $150,000
Please select your revenue range from March 2020 to present.

$20,000- 0$50,000- $20,000$80,000- $50,000$110,000- $80,000$150,000- $80,000More than $150,000
What are your business goals (short and long term) ?*
Have you participated in an incubator program before?*

YesNo
If yes, what was your experience? What were the pros and cons? If no, N/A*
What are your current business challenges?*

FundingSourcingMarketingGrowing your teamScaling your revenue model
What are your other business challenges? Please describe.
What challenges have your business faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic?*
What business pivots and/or changes have you made due to the COVID-19 pandemic?*
Tell us about a proud moment that you have had a business owner.*
Tell us about the moment when you realized that you had experienced a proof of concept? (Evidence, typically derived from an experiment or pilot project, which demonstrates that a design concept, business proposal, etc., is feasible)*
What classes would be the most beneficial to you?*

Opening a brick and mortarMerchandisingAdvertising/ Ads (Google, Facebook. etc)Mass RetailShipping/ DistributionObtaining corporate contractsAmplifying web/ social presenceContent developmentReal estate/ commercial propertiesFranchisingAll things legalAccountingGetting fundingE-CommerceBrandingMarketingBusiness formationScaleIncreasing customer baseI need all of it.Other
What services are the most critical for you at this time?*

I need a CPA or accounting support.I need technology services.I need a small business attorney.I need HR support.I am ready to hire my first employee.I need a grant writer.Other
Identify the best schedule for you?*

I need morning meetings.I need mid day meetings.I need evening meetings (after 6 PM)Saturday meetings are ideal for me.
Have you participated as a vendor or patron for any of the Village Market past marketplaces?*

YesNo
Are you aware that this is a 12 week program and will require a time commitment of 5 to 6 hours per week?*

Yes
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
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ELEVATE

Please take your time completing the application.