Application | CO.STARTERS Core at Binghampton Development Corporation

Thank you for your interest in the CO.STARTERS Core program! We're excited to walk alongside you in your entrepreneurship journey.

Participant Details:

I understand that there is a program fee of $275, and if accepted into the program, I will receive a payment link. I am responsible to pay a minimum of $20 to secure my spot regardless of a scholarship or payment plan.  

I understand that partial scholarships may be available for Binghampton residents. If I am awarded a scholarship, I will be notified by email. My spot will not be confirmed until I have completed scholarship steps and my application is confirmed. 

It is my responsibility to inquire about payment options and potential payment plans for the cohort fee if I require more flexible payment options. This should be discussed with a team member from Binghampton Development Corporation.

Please note that all participants are required to pay $20 to confirm their seat. 

I understand that attendance is mandatory for all 10 sessions of the Co.Starters program. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from October 8, 2025 to December 17, 2025, excluding November 26th (in observance of Thanksgiving). I may not miss more than two sessions, and I must notify both the facilitator and the program administrator in writing before any absence. I am responsible for all missed content and will utilize office hours if I need support. If I miss more than two sessions, I understand I will be asked to defer and join a future cohort.

I understand that the registration fee of $20 holds and confirms my seat in the cohort. No refunds will be issued once the workbook has been received and the first session has been attended.

We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience for all participants. If you have any special accommodations (such as mobility, visual, hearing, or other accessibility needs) or dietary restrictions, please let us know below. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and ensure a welcoming environment for everyone.

CO.STARTERS is a venture too! As such, we have to follow our own advice and ask you to enter into a little business agreement with us. The statements below were crafted by keen legal minds... If you have any questions about the dense legalese, please let us know.

I understand that neither the host organization nor CO.STARTERS guarantees that I will be successful in my venture. Furthermore, the benefits gained from participating in CO.STARTERS are a result of time, energy, and dedication to the program, and thus are not based solely on the completion of the coursework. I further understand and authorize CO.STARTERS to provide applicable information to the assigned management counselor(s). I understand that any information released is to be held in strict confidence by him/her. No person will be excluded from participation in or otherwise subjected to discrimination in regard to services, programs, and employment provided by the host organization and CO.STARTERS based on race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or ordinance.I understand that the facilitators of the host organization and CO.STARTERS rely upon the active participation and assistance of local volunteers in order to effectively operate the program. I further understand that CO.STARTERS is most effective when participants are willing to freely share experiences and advice with one another during the course of the program. In order to encourage these vital contributions, as well as those of program staff and facilitators, I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the host organization, CO.STARTERS, program staff, facilitators, volunteers, and fellow participants from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that i may hereafter have based upon the advice provided during the program and I understand that I am entirely responsible for the results of the decisions I make involving my venture during and as the result of my participation in CO.STARTERS. I do hereby give permission to the host organization and CO.STARTERS, its agents, and others working under its authority, full and free use of video/photographs containing my image/likeness. I understand these images may be used for promotional, news, research, and/or educational purposes.I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless CO.STARTERS and its agents from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that I may here after have by reason of anything contained in the photographs or video. I do further certify that I am either of legal age, or possess full legal capacity to execute the foregoing authorization and release.

Thank you for your response. We will review your application and contact you with a decision as soon as we can.