AABDP Application 2025 - Spring / Summer

AABPD Application Form

Please fill out the form carefully to apply
How did you learn about this program?
Business Owner Name

First NameMiddle Name (If Applicable)Last Name
Business Owner's Title
Gender
Enter your business's address.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant Email
example@example.com
Applicant Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
What is your company website address?
If you do not have a website, leave this field blank.
Social Media URL
If you do not have a website, leave this field blank.
What is your Business Name?
(Enter "NA" if not applicable)
Company Name What is the nature of the business / organization?
What is the legal structure of your business?
How many employees does your business have?
How many years in this business or any other business you have owned or experience in related work?
What are your annual revenues?
If your revenues are less than $100,000, please choose one of the options below:
What percentage of your company is minority or woman owned?
Please List All Business and Personal Certifications
Please Select Your Minority or Women's Certification Type - Select All That Apply
What kind of financial statements do you have?
What kind of accounting software do you use?
Do you have a business plan?
Do you have an accountant?
Do you have an attorney?
What do you consider your most important accomplishment to date? Why? What leadership role did you play in achieving the accomplishment?
What do you consider the most serious problem for your company or propective business venture, and what do you think should be done about it?
Why should you be selected for the African American Business Development Program?
What outcomes do you expect to gain from this leadership development experience? List three (3) in order of importance to you.
Are you willing to provide feedback regarding how your business is doing with the class facilitator(s) and your classmates?
What personal strengths, characteristics, or capabilities will you bring to the AABDP experience?
From the following scale, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, how open are you to business coaching?
Attendee Requirements

You are expected to attend all sessions. There are 8 sessions, including orientation and graduation. Each session meets twice a month from 9 am until approximately 5pm. If you miss two (2) sessions, you will be denied graduation from the class and be asked to withdraw from the program without recourse. The Urban League Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) reserves the right to change the program dates, if required, for the success of the program. Program dates are indicated in the letter of instructions.
Are you able to fulfill the required time commitment, including one on one business coaching?
A written strategic plan will be developed as part of the class participation, which may require additional time. Are you able to contribute more time for a strategic planning assignment?
I understand the purposes of the African American Business Development Program, and if I become a participant, will devote the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience.
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Application deadline is the close of business on the date indicated in the letter of instructions. All pertinent information including application must be enclosed for this application to be considered.
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AABPD Application Form

Attendee Requirements

I understand the purposes of the African American Business Development Program, and if I become a participant, will devote the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience.

Application deadline is the close of business on the date indicated in the letter of instructions. All pertinent information including application must be enclosed for this application to be considered.