Event Schedule
Jumpstart Business Bootcamp 2024 Schedule
Schedule Announcement! The bootcamp for 2024 begins on January 10th at 6:00 pm in the Roundhouse. To register ahead of time follow this link https://forms.gle/9nv8K9rtzgkomLPc9.
2024 Workshop & Business Pitch Schedule
All classes will be held at the Roundhouse in the Portland Rose Room at 6:00 p.m.
Orientation
January 10
Presented by The Jumpstart Evanston Board of Directors
An opportunity to learn more about the program & the upcoming classes. The criteria for being able to participate in the "competition" and access to grant funds will also be discussed. Tonight, you will have a chance to meet your fellow classmates with whom you will be sharing time over the next couple of months.
Writing A Business Plan
January 17
Presented by Rob Condi
The Wyoming Small Business Development Center
Gain access to business plan templates, the research capabilities of SBDC, and the components of writing your own business plan.
Business Accounting / CPA
January 24
Presented by Nathan Sponenburgh
Sponenburgh & Company
Learn the basics of business accounting and the tools necessary to keep your business on track and chart your progress.
Business Structure & Legal Concepts
January 31
Presented by Nathan Prete
The Dustbusters Inc.
Discuss the different types of business structures (LLC, S Corp, sole proprietorships, etc.) and the legal risks you have as a business owner.
Banking & Financing
February 7
Presented by David Benton & Ben Bell of First Bank of Evanston
Presented by Brent Hatch with Lincoln Uinta Revolving Fund
Learn how to access financing, interpret, and track the financial records for your business, and how to create projections for future growth.
Marketing & Sales
February 21
Presented by Jayson & Erica Bailey
CWG Digital Marketing
How to market your product in the new digital arena. Get information on the many types of marketing tools and what will work best for your business. Quality customer service training will also be discussed.
Expanding Your Business
February 28
Presented by Cody Bateman, Austen Webster & Lance Norris
How can you leverage your business for future growth? Succession planning and how to buy a business.
Submit Business Plans
by March 8
Participants competing for access to funds
If you are competing for access to funds, please send your business plans to jumpstartevanston@gmail.com by the end of the day.
Practice Pitches
March 13
Hosted by The Jumpstart Evanston Board of Directors
Enjoy an evening celebrating the conclusion of the program with your classmates.
Pitch Day
March 22 - Open to the Public
Hosted by The Jumpstart Evanston Board of Directors
JUMPSTART EVANSTON competitors will present their business plans to a group of local professionals, serving as judges.
Competitors have 20 minutes to present their business concepts to the judging panel followed by 20 minutes of questions from the judges. The judges will review the written business plan and score the individual(s) during the presentation.
Based on independent scoring from all judges, the winner will be announced by the end of the week. Winner(s) will have access to Jumpstart funding (amount will vary).