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SEPT 13 | Deadline to apply for Ascend Retail Program

Take your retail-based business to the next level!

Are you a product-based business ready to explore retail opportunities? Are you a successful small business in pop-up markets or e-commerce looking to elevate your success to the next level? If so, this program is tailored for you! It offers retail-focused workshops, training, and access to market opportunities.

We are excited to launch our Ascend Retail program for fall 2024. The Ascend Retail Cohort serves entrepreneurs interested in retail through a holistic, multi-week program. Our hybrid approach includes interactive workshops, one-on-one consultations with business advisory support, and access to business mentorship. We aim to support the growth and long-term success of under-resourced small business owners in the Greater Washington, D.C. region and surrounding counties in Maryland and Virginia.

This year's Ascend Retail Cohort is designed to help retail bound businesses navigate a complex marketplace and build resilient businesses in an ever-changing environment. This program will offer a customized, timely suite of services to ensure that underserved businesses build and maintain resilience and increase competitiveness.

The focus areas of Ascend Retail include:

  • Developing business foundations – Business canvas creation and evaluation

  • Brand Strategy and Digital Positioning

  • Training sessions led by industry experts

  • Developing revenue streams

  • Financial Management

  • Gathering consumer insights and conducting research through pop-ups and community activations

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