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Welcome

Renasant Roots Capacity Building Program

Thank you for your interest in the Renasant Roots Capacity Building Program.

Please review the information below before completing your application.

Application Deadline: July 22, 2026

Estimated Time: 10–15 minutes

Before You Begin

Please have the following available:

Government-issued Photo ID
EIN Verification Letter from the IRS
Business formation documents, if applicable
Business logo
Professional headshot
One-minute video introduction

Video Requirements

Maximum length: 60 seconds
Business casual or professional attire
Introduce yourself and your business
Share what you hope to gain from the program
Applications are reviewed by the BBRC and the Renasant Bank Selection Committee.
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Owner Name* This field is required.
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
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Business Name* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.
example@example.com
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Mobile Phone* This field is required.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Business Address* This field is required.
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Select
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Business Structure* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
LLC
Corporation
S Corporation
Partnership
Sole Proprietorship
Other
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EIN* This field is required.
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Year Established* This field is required.
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Industry* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Construction
Professional Services
Retail
Transportation
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Food Service
Technology
Other
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Number of Employees* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Owner Only
2-5
6-10
11-25
26+
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Annual Revenue* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Under $50,000
$50,000–$99,999
$100,000–$249,999
$250,000–$499,999
$500,000+
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Which best describes your business today?* This field is required.
Startup
Early Growth
Established
Expansion
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Do you anticipate hiring employees within the next 12 months?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Are you seeking financing within the next 24 months?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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To support the application review process and potential banking relationship with Renasant Bank, applicants must upload the required documents associated with their business structure. Only the documents applicable to your business type should appear. Applicants may not continue until all required uploads have been completed.
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Government-Issued Photo ID* This field is required.Upload a clear government-issued photo ID for identity verification.
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EIN Verification Letter from the IRS* This field is required.Upload the EIN Verification Letter issued by the IRS.
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Secretary of State Business Registration or Good Standing Record (Required for LLCs, Corporations, and S Corporations)* This field is required.Upload your current Secretary of State registration document.
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Operating Agreement (Required for LLCs)* This field is required.Required for LLCs. Upload your current operating agreement.
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Corporate Bylaws (Required for Corporations)* This field is required.Required for Corporations and S Corporations. Upload your current corporate bylaws.
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Partnership Registration/Formation Document (if registered with the state)* This field is required.Required for Partnerships. Upload your current partnership agreement.
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DBA Registration (if applicable)
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Articles of Formation / Articles of Organization / Articles of IncorporationUpload the formation document applicable to your business structure.
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Additional Business Formation Documents (If Applicable)Please upload any additional documents that are necessary to verify your business's legal formation or authority to operate. Examples may include: Business License DBA (Trade Name) Registration Professional or Occupational License Local or Municipal Business Permit Certificate of Authority Sales Tax Permit or Seller's Permit Industry-Specific Licenses or Certifications Any other legal documents applicable to your business entity Upload only the documents that apply to your business.
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Which Renasant Bank services are you most interested in learning more about? (Check all that apply)
Business Checking
Business Savings
SBA Lending
Merchant Services
Treasury Management
Commercial Banking
Wealth Management
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Do you currently have a relationship with Renasant Bank?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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If yes, which services do you currently use?
Business Checking
Business Savings
Business Loan
Merchant Services
Other
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Business Goals
Increase Revenue
Hire Employees
Purchase Equipment
Expand Operations
Obtain Financing
Improve Financial Management
Strengthen Banking Relationships
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Which areas of business development would you most like to strengthen during this program? (Select up to three.)* This field is required.
Financial Management
Access to Capital
Business Planning
Marketing & Branding
Sales Growth
Government Contracting
Operations
Hiring & Workforce Development
Leadership Development
Banking Relationships
Treasury Management
Merchant Services
Cash Flow Management
Strategic Planning
Other
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Briefly describe your business.* This field is required.
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What is the biggest challenge facing your business today?* This field is required.
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Why would you like to participate in the Renasant Roots Capacity Building Program?* This field is required.
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What do you hope to gain by participating in the Renasant Roots Capacity Building Program?Please tell us in detail what knowledge, skills, resources, or business support would have the greatest impact on helping you grow your business.
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Video Introduction (1 minute)Please upload a one-minute video introducing yourself and your business. Your video should: Be no longer than 60 seconds Be recorded in business casual or professional attire Include your name and business name Briefly describe what your business does Share what you hope to gain from the program
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Business Logo* This field is required.
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Headshot* This field is required.
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I understand that the documentation submitted may be reviewed by representatives of Renasant Bank and the Birmingham Business Resource Center for purposes related to participation in the Renasant Roots National Capacity Building Program and establishment of a business banking relationship if selected.* This field is required.Required agreement to allow review of submitted documentation.
I Agree
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Can you attend all 8 program sessions and complete the required activities?* This field is required.
Yes (this is required to receive the $3500.00 grant)
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Certifications* This field is required.
I certify that the information provided is true and complete
I understand participation requires attending all 8 sessions and completing program requirements
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Electronic signature* This field is required.
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Date* This field is required.
Month
Day
Year
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