Application for the Startup Acceleration & Idea Launch (SAIL) Program in New Hanover and Pender County
Please visit www.cfcc.edu/small-business-center/sail for the full program schedule, details, and participation rules.
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
Are you currently an employee of Bank OZK or Cape Fear Community College?
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Yes
No
Business Information
Business Name (if you have not yet chosen one, please indicate "in development")
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Industry or Type of Business
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Please Select
Technology & Information (Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Software Development, etc.)
Healthcare & Social Assistance (Medical Devices, Clinics, Medical Services, etc.)
Financial Services (Banking, Insurance, Asset management, Accounting & Tax Services, etc.)
Manufacturing & Construction (Automotive, Construction, etc.)
Retail Wholesale & E-Commerce (General Merchandise, Wholesale Trade, Automotive Dealers, etc.)
Transportation & Logistics (Trucking & Delivery, Air & Water Transport, Warehouse & Storage)
Hospitality, Tourism & Food (Hotels, Restaurants, Travel Agencies, Rental Properties, etc.)
Professional & Business Services (Marketing, Photography, HR Consulting, Legal Services, etc.)
Media & Entertainment (Film, Gaming, Music, etc.)
Natural Resources & Agriculture (Farming, Oil & Gas, Forestry, etc.)
Nonprofit & Civic Organization
Repair & Maintence (Auto repair, electronics repair, machinery maintance)
Pet Industry
Other*
*If selected "Other", please list what type of business
Describe, in detail, your business concept, and what steps you have taken so far to prepare for launch:
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Business Model:
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Brick & Mortar
Home-based
Primarily Online
Moblie or pop-up
Services-based
Other
Where are you planning to open your business, or where will the home base be? *Please specify if located in New Hanover or Pender County
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I certify that this business is not currently operating and I am not selling products or services under this concept.
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Certify
Program Fit and Readiness
Why are you applying for this program?
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Why do you believe you should be selected above other participants? What sets you apart from others?
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What makes your business unique or valuable to the community? How does it fill a gap, solve a problem, or contribute to local economic growth?
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What challenges are you currently facing? (Please select all that apply)
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Funding/capital access
Marketing and customer acquisition
Business Planning or Strategy
Permitting or Zoning Issues
Time Management
Identifying a Target Auidence
Other
What kind of support would be most valuable to you in this program? (Please select all that apply)
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Mentorship
Networking
Financial Planning
Strategy and Planning
Other
How did you hear about this program?
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Personal Experience Statement: Please describe in detail the experiences that led you to pursue this business concept.
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Advancement Past This Stage
By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you understand the commitment required to complete the program and agree to follow all program rules and terms. You also understand that, if accepted into the program, you must sign a commitment agreement before the program begins. If you advance past this stage, you agree to participate in the first in-person class and the final in-person pitch competition. For a full overview of the program rules and requirements, please visit www.cfcc.edu/small-business-center/sail
Signature
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Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Thank you for taking the time to submit your application. You will be contacted on Monday, August 3rd with a decision regarding your application. If you experience any issues while submitting your application or have further questions about the program, please contact Jenna O’Neal with the Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center at jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu or by phone at 910-362-7216.
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