2027 Amped Business Accelerator Information Session Registration
The Amped Business Accelerator aims to create more opportunities for Black and Latinx founders in Kentuckiana by improving access to entrepreneurship, capital, education, and networking.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Business 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
Register for Session
You must register for a specific session date and time using the link below.If you do not complete your registration, you will not receive the session location details and will not be permitted to attend.
Which session would you like to attend?
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June 3rd 12pm-2pm
July 22nd 5pm-7pm
July 29th 12pm-2pm
Is your business registered with the Secretary of State?
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Please Select
Yes
No
My business is registered as
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Please Select
LLC
S-Corp
C-Corp
Sole Proprietor
Non Profit -Local
Non Profit -Federal
My business is not registered
None of the Above
My business is
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For Profit
Non- Profit
Business Industry
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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Accommodation
Business Franchises
Consumer Goods and Services
Finance and Insurance
Hospitality Services
Industrial Machinery, Gas and Chemicals
Life Sciences
Mining
Professional and/or Technical Services
Retail an/or fashion
Transportation and Warehousing
Waste Mangement Services
Consulting
Community Services
Promotional Products, Embroidery, Apparel
Social Service
Transportation
Educational
Sports
Distribution
Adult Beverage
Advisory and Financial Services
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
Construction
Educational Services
Food Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Information and Technology Services
Manufacturing
Online Retail
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
Specialist Engineering, Infastructure and Contractors
Utilities
Beauty and Wellness
Life Coach
Apparel
Community Organization
Technolgy
Entertainment
Child Care
Media
Shipping
Other
"Other" Industry
Does your business have an Owner/CEO/President who identifies as Black/African/African American and/or LatinX?
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YES
NO
Is the Owner CEO or President, or most senior role on the founding team a legal U.S. resident?
Yes
No
Amped ABA supports family businesses. Are all your business team members/employees 18 years or older?
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YES
NO (I have employees and team members that are under 18 years old)
If you have any team members or family employees under 18, please list their name, age and relation to the owner (daughter, son, niece, nephew, grandchild, etc.)
Are you the sole owner of the business?
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Yes
No
How many partners does the business have?
What percentage of the business do you own?
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Do you currently have a basic version of your product or service that customers can use or purchase to test your idea and provide feedback?
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YES
NO
How long have you been in business?
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6 months or less
1 year
2 -3 years
4-7 years
8-10 years
11+ years
In three sentences or less, describe what your business does, who you serve, and how your business makes money.
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Is your business currently generating revenue?(Revenue means your business is earning money from selling products or services, securing contracts, or other business activities.)
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Yes
No
Which of the following best describes your business revenue?
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Revenue generating
Revenue generating with Consistent Positive Cashflow
Revenue generating with Consistent Positive Cashflow & Profit
Non-Revenue generating
Are you currently paying yourself from your business?(This means taking money from your business earnings for the work you do — such as a salary, owner’s draw, or profit distribution.)
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Yes
No
Have you worked with anyone from the Louisville Urban League's Center for Entrepreneurship, either currently or in the past?
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Yes
No
If answered yes, what is the name of the person you are working with?
Have you met with anyone from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), either currently or in the past?
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Yes
No
If answered yes, what is the name of the person you are working with?
Have you participated in any business accelerators, incubators, or entrepreneurship programs in the past or are you currently enrolled in one?
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Yes
No
If yes, please list the program name(s) and year(s) of participation.
How do you measure the success and growth of your business, please choose all that apply
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Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
Customer Acquisition Rate
Customer Retention Rate
Market Share
Return on investment (ROI)
Brand Awareness
Employee Awarness
Employee Satisfaction
Productivity Metrics
Innovation Rate
Social Impact
Sustainability Metrics
Cash Flow Managment
Competitive Positioning
Customer Satisfaction Scores
None of these
How do you currently measure whether your business is growing or being successful?
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Why do you believe the Amped Business Accelerator is the right program for you and your business at this stage?
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Can you commit to attending in-person classes once a week on Thursdays starting January 2027? Consistent attendance is key to your success in the ABA program, and it is a mandatory requirement for all founders.
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Yes, I can commit to attending in person classes every Thursday starting January 2027-December 202
No, I cannot commit to attending in person classes every Thursday starting January 2027-December 2027
Please rank the following in order of importance to you joining ABA, with 1 being the least important and 4 being the most important.
Networking Opportunities
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Least
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2
3
4
Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Access to Funding
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Least
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2
3
4
Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Education, Workshops
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Least
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2
3
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Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Acceleration of Growth
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Least
1
2
3
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Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Please rank the following in order of importance to you, focusing on what you are most interested in, with 1 being the least important and 5 being the most important.
Accounting
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Least
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2
3
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Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Legal
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Least
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2
3
4
Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Mindset Coaching (Mental Health)
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Least
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2
3
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Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Business Coaching
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Least
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2
3
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Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Funding
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Least
1
2
3
4
Most
5
1 is Least , 5 is Most
Are you willing to work with our back-office accounting staff? One of the requirements and benefits of the ABA program is getting your back-office operations organized and running smoothly.
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Yes
No
Have you previously applied to Amped ABA?
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Yes
No
What year(s) did you apply? Check all that apply.
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
What has changed in your business since you last applied that makes you a strong candidate for the 2027 program?
How did you learn about Amped ABA?
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Referral
ampedlouisville.org
Amped Social Media
Employee
Simmons College Applicant
TV
Friend
Family Member
Other
Name of Family Member
First Name
Last Name
Name of Friend
First Name
Last Name
Name of Referral
First Name
Last Name
Name of Employee
First Name
Last Name
Please explain how you heard about Amped Business Accelerator.
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Please submit up to two questions you have about the Amped ABA Program that could be answered in a group setting. (Optional)
I understand that attending the full Amped ABA Information Session is required in order to be eligible to apply. This ensures that I have a complete understanding of the program’s expectations, structure, and opportunities before submitting my application.
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Yes
No
Please carefully review the information included in this email, as it will serve as our primary means of communication regarding the Amped ABA Information Sessions.Due to limited capacity, we ask that you register for and attend only one Information Session. This will help ensure that others also have the opportunity to participate.Please note that attendance at a full Information Session is required in order to receive the 2027 Amped ABA Application, which will be distributed in August.By submitting your registration, you are confirming that all information provided is accurate and complete.
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