Accelerate Vermilion
Jump Start or Grow Your Business in 3 Weeks
Like many small towns across South Louisiana, challenges are nothing new for Vermilion Parish, but the people in the parish have always had a spirit of creativity, ingenuity, and perseverance. This spirit is a driver for Accelerate Vermilion, a start-up and small business program that focuses on people, their dreams, ideas, and business interests. The program was organized and led by Vermilion Economic Development Alliance, Nehemiah Project of Acadiana, and the LEED Center. We are excited about future programming in Vermilion Parish!
Program Benefits:
- Hands-on & individual attention to help you start and/or grow your business
- Opportunity to build a network with other business leaders
- Successful business leaders as guest speakers & guides
- Guidance & consulting after the 3 week program
- Completion ceremony and certificate of completion
Session Topics:
Program Basics: The Entrepreneurial Dream
How to Get More Out of a Business Plan
The Numbers: Accounting and Finance
Getting Resources When You Do Not Have Any
Customers Drive the Business
Operations and Other Fundamentals
Questions about Accelerate Vermilion or the LEED Center? Contact Jonathan Shirley, jshirley@louisiana.edu.