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BeltLine Business Ventures Launches for Small Businesses
The Center by Lendistry has announced a partnership with Atlanta BeltLine Inc (ABI) and CVM Worldwide to launch BeltLine Business Ventures, a new small business accelerator aimed at helping local businesses grow, create jobs, and generate wealth in communities along the Atlanta BeltLine The nation's largest redevelopment project, the Atlanta BeltLine, is revitalizing unused rail corridors into vibrant transit systems, greenways, and mixed-use centers.
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Who Will Manage the Program?
Managed by The Center by Lendistry and led by CVM Worldwide, BeltLine Business Ventures will have three cohorts of up to 25 businesses taking place in Fall 2023, Winter/Spring 2024, and Summer/Fall 2024. Priority will be given to local BIPOC-owned businesses with a presence in the BeltLine planning areas. Each cohort will offer:
Three months of virtual and in-person learning sessions on business topics, including Business Model Development, Market Feasibility, Business Resiliency, Workforce Development & Job Quality Improvement Support, and Operational Excellence
Up to 10 hours of tailored one-on-one business advising with experienced entrepreneurs and business consultants
Monthly peer-learning and networking opportunities
Culminating pitch competition
Connections with other resources aimed at preparing businesses for brick-andmortar opportunities in the Atlanta BeltLine area
Applications will be accepted through August 18th. Business owners who are interested in applying are encouraged to register for an information session at Atlanta BeltLine.
