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Fall Business
Cohort 2025

October 7 – November 25, 2025

Tuesdays | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

📍 Chloe Coney Enterprise Center

1907 E. Hillsborough Ave

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Ready to take your business to the next level? This is more than a class — it's your launchpad.

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Build a Better Business in 8 Weeks — and Compete for $2,000 in Funding!
 
With expert-led workshops, personalized guidance, and a supportive peer network, this program will equip you with the tools and confidence to grow your business — sustainably and strategically.
 
🎟️ Fee: $100 (includes dinner each week)
👥 Limited to 20 participants — don’t miss your chance!

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Join a hands-on, 8-week cohort designed to help you:

✅ Strengthen your business model

✅ Refine your financial strategies

✅ Craft a winning pitch deck

✅ Compete for a $2,000 funding prize!

Program Breakdown:

✅ Weeks 1–2: Business Model Refinement

✅ Weeks 3–4: Financial Strategy Development

✅ Weeks 5–6: Pitch Deck Preparation

✅ Week 7: Funding Application Process

✅ Week 8: Investor Relations + Pitch Competition

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Jeffery Johnson, Ph.D

Chief Strategy Officer

Jeffery.Johnson@CDCofTampa.org

813-587-9506

For more information contact:

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