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