MAKE YOUR SUMMER STRATEGIC!
In 2023, VWEC received raved reviewed for Strategic Growth Plan Writing 8-Week Writing Clinic in collaboration with BCL of Texas and Comerica BusinessHQ. Final evaluations stated that the intensity of the weekly program was more reflective of an incubator or accelerator, and that more time was needed for the training portion along with additional hands-on support and mentoring. To address these recommendations VWEC has launched the Dallas Strategic Growth (DSG) Accelerator offering elements of an incubator with free coworking and an accelerator with structured training and potential grant funding.
The DSG Accelerator is a part of United Ways' Economic Inclusion for All-Small Business sponsored by Comerica Bank with an objective to drive and enable economic growth by empowering and bolstering the foundation of small businesses, specifically focusing on those owned and operated by underrepresented groups.
This program is open to entrepreneur women associated with the military and Comerica BusinessHQ members free to the community.
The DSG Accelerator offers 10-half-day sessions focused on the development of a Strategic Growth Plan--designed to support the needs of both new and established business owners.
The curriculum covers all elements of constructing a strategic plan with a focus on growth. Participants will develop/update their business objectives with a focus on Vision/Mission/Value, Market Research, SWOT Analysis, and setting SMART Goals. The second segment of the program kicks off with a full day devoted to financial forecasting. The series concludes with the development of strategic solutions for Customer Acquisition, Marketing, Sales, and Technology focused on driving business innovation and growth.
In addition, there are regularly scheduled half-day hands-on strctured group co-working support sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
Cohort outcomes include participants’ development of a written one-page Strategic Growth Plan, and Pitch Deck to compete for one of three grants for $3K; $2.5K; and $1.5K.
Seven Growth Grants will also be awarded for:
1) Overall Most Improved
2) Top Revenue Percentage Increase
3) Best Sales Strategy implemented/evaluated
4) Best Marketing Campaign launched/evaluated
5) Workforce Development Strategies implemented
6) Most effective use of Technology & Automations
7) Team Support & Use of Coworking
