Clone of Ideas 2 Enterprise Application - Mon Valley Location - Cohort 4

Ignite's Ideas 2 Enterprise - June 2026

Mon Valley - Cohort 5

Class Location:

Mon Valley Alliance

cfsbank Business Resource Center

235 W. Main Street

Monongahela, PA 15063

Ideas 2 Enterprise is a free 5-week business planning workshop. We meet once a week for 4 hours. By the end of this program you will have a business plan and a 5-year financial projection.

We will cover the following topics:

Business Planning & Market Research
Understanding Marketing vs. Sales
Operations Framework
Financial Modeling Including Building a ProForma Statement
Pitching 101 (Pointers on Best Pitch Tactics)

After we complete 5 weeks of classes, each business is given the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges and possibly win grant money.

Grant Awards:

1st place - $5,000

2nd place - $3,000

3rd place - $1,000

All participants that complete the 5 weeks of classes, whether you pitch or not, will be offered a 90-minute digital strategy session, 3 months of a free coworking membership to Ignite and a CliftonStrengths Assessment.

Please complete this application fully.

We will review and be in contact soon. Thank you!

Name: (Required)

Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email: (Required)

example@example.com

Preferred Phone Number: (Required)

Format: (000) 000-0000.

How did you hear about Ignite and/or the Ideas 2 Enterprise program?

If you indicated 'other' in the question above, please detail here:

What type of business do you have? (Required)

Business Name: (If applicable)

What County is your business located in, including zip code: (or where you plan to conduct business):

In which County do you reside?

Business Website: (If applicable)

Are you a non-profit organization?

What type of business are you? Select all that apply. (Required)

If you are an existing business, how many months/years have you been operating?

If you are an existing business, how many employees do you have today?

If you are an existing business, how were you funded? Select all that apply.

Describe your existing business or concept/idea: (Required)

Why did you start your business? Why are you looking to take your idea to the next level?

Upload any supporting documents about your business.*

*This can include a storyboard of photos, marketing materials, business mission statement, or anything else you feel would be helpful for us to review with your application.

Share your entrepreneurial story with us! Whether you have an existing business or an idea, what made you decide to take the next step? (Required)

Explain how you will use the grant money if you win. (Required)

Select the areas below where you need the most assistance. Select all that apply. (Required)

What is your preference for class day and time of the week? This cohort is set to kick-off the first week of June and consists of one 4-hour class for 5 consecutive weeks. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Do you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies?

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