🌟 Bring Propel Business Lab to Your Community
Propel Business Lab is a proven 12-week entrepreneurship accelerator designed for rural and underserved communities. Rooted in real-world business development, Propel equips emerging entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and confidence they need to launch and grow sustainable businesses. Since 2022, Propel has supported 90 entrepreneurs across Barnwell and Allendale Counties, contributing over $3.4 million in annual economic impact. Now, we’re expanding—and your community could be next!
Why Host a Propel Cohort?
- Support Local Business Growth – Help entrepreneurs develop business plans, financial projections, and digital presence.
- Foster Economic Impact – Propel graduates start businesses, create jobs, and contribute to local economies.
- Empower Community Leadership – Create a local support system led by regional educators, professionals, and business leaders.
What We Provide
- A turnkey curriculum with weekly slide decks, worksheets, and business plan templates
- Facilitator training and support
- Marketing materials and outreach templates
- Access to program tools and software
- Templates and Guidance for hosting a pitch competition with a funding prize
- Ongoing coaching and troubleshooting from the Propel team
What You Provide
- A local facilitator (we can help you recruit!)
- A host venue for 12 weekly sessions (co-working space, college, library, etc.)
- Local marketing outreach to recruit entrepreneurs
- Optional but highly recommend: support for a pitch competition grant award
Ready to Get Started RIGHT NOW!?
We’re excited you’re ready to bring Propel Business Lab to your community. Whether you already have local entrepreneurs in mind or you’re just beginning to explore how this program could make a difference where you live—we’re here to help you launch!
Here’s what you can do next:
✅ Schedule a Planning Call – Chat with the Propel team to talk through what’s possible for next steps, timelines, and support.
✅ Download Assets from this Toolkit Page – Get Started with some of the tools below.
Let’s work together to empower entrepreneurs and create lasting economic impact—starting today.