LAUNCH WAYNE APPLICATION
Please complete all questions below. Unanswered or incomplete questions will void your application.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Do you agree to have private financial counseling if accepted into the program?
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While some entrepreneurs may become successful financially without a solid understanding of personal finances, having sound financial knowledge is critical to increasing your chances of success, and more importantly, remaining successful.
If chosen, do you agree to becoming a Business Counseling Client, attend counseling sessions as needed, and sign an information release form to share information with LAUNCH?
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LAUNCH participants will be required to register as a Business Counseling Client of the Small Business Center (SBC)at Wayne Community College. SBC counseling services are not limited to LAUNCH participants, but if chosen to participate you must agree to counseling. Counseling is confidential and free of charge, however, there may be times when information needs to be shared with associates of the LAUNCH program.
To be eligible for the Pitch Competition, you must be able to attend a minimum of 10 seminars and all mentoring sessions. Do you agree to be in attendance?
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Seminars and mentoring sessions are 2 hours each, held Thursday evenings. Please see the calendar above for exact dates and times. **Please note, any missed seminars must be rescheduled with the class facilitator.
If selected, do you agree to complete all assignments by the assigned due dates?
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At the end of each class, LAUNCH participants will be given an assignment to complete. It is the responsibility of the LAUNCH participant to contact the coordinator for the assignment in the event of an absence.
Summarize your business or idea:
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What is the name of your business?
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How long have you been in business?
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Where is your business located?
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**Please note, your business must be located in Wayne County, NC to be eligible for the Pitch Competition and coordinating awards.
Please share your business social media handles (no personal profiles) :
**We will tag your business page in posts on the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce social media pages should you be selected for the program.
Please share your business website/social media links :
**To be shared in posts on the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce social media pages should you be selected for the program.
Is your business agriculture based or in support of the agriculture community?
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How would you describe your ideal customer?
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How many employees do you currently have?
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How many employees do you anticipate employing in the next 12 months?
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If you have an existing business, what significant challenges are you experiencing that you’re hoping to improve through this program?
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What else would you like us to know about your business?
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