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Jumpstart Evanston Promotes Entrepreneurship in Evanston

Build your business from the ground up.
Jumpstart Evanston offers a 7-Week Business Bootcamp.
  Plus, pitch your business plan for a chance to win up to $10,000 in start-up/growth funds.
Competition

Evanston residents have the opportunity to compete for funds to start and/or grow their businesses.

Education

FREE business classes taught by local, successful professionals to coach & inspire competitors.

Financial Reward

Pitch your business plan for an opportunity to win seed funds to achieve your entrepreneurial dreams!

Our 2023 Winners

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Learn to Launch

Launch your business and turn your business goals & dreams into reality.  Learn how to . . .

  • Write your own business plan
  • Do basic business accounting & track your progress
  • Choose the right business structure

Confidence to Grow

We help new businesses set & achieve business goals and overcome challenges.  Learn how to . . .

  • Access financing
  • Interpret & track financial records
  • Project for future growth
  • Market your business with the latest tools

Navigate Expansion

As your business grows, your goals will also shift to meet expansion.  Learn how to . . .

  • Plan for business succession
  • Buy an existing business

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