A PROGRAM FOR ENTREPRENEURS

FAQs

Most Frequent Questions & Answers

There is no cost.  Jumpstart Evanston is entirely free of charge.  All you need to do is attend!

There is currently no pre-registration required.  All attendees will sign in at the orientation.  The pitch day requires that you have attended all the workshops/classes and submit a qualifying business plan.

Yes, to qualify for the funding, you will be required to attend all 7 workshops/classes.  Jumpstart Evanston is an education focused organization.  The grant money is set aside specifically for participants in the program.

Yes, the only things that disqualify someone are – 

  • Previously received a Jumpstart Grant
  • Did not attend all classes in the program year
  • Not an Evanston, Wyoming business
  • A business that has been established for longer than 3 years.
  • Must locate their business in Evanston, Wyoming
  • Plans may be submitted by individuals or teams (up to 3 members).  A single individual cannot be the sole qualifying participant for two teams.
  • Must attend all 7 classes and submit a viable business plan
  • Business must be less than 3 years old.