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Peoria and Central Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n

Road to Success Bootcamp is a 4-week bootcamp that covers introductory concepts necessary for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This bootcamp is specifically designed for Peoria entrepreneurs and will include three business education workshops and one combined legal clinic and working session. Participants must complete all four sessions, attend one advising session, and complete a follow-up survey in order to be considered a graduate. Graduates are then invited to attend the Road to Success cohort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cohort Curriculum<\/h3>\n

Week One: The Proper Mindset, Approach, & Preparation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Readiness Assessment<\/li>\n
  2. Five Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs<\/li>\n
  3. Five Steps to Starting a Business<\/li>\n
  4. Business Model Canvas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Week Two: Developing the Business Plan and Business Model Canvas<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Craft Your Business Pitch<\/li>\n
    2. Marketing Strategy<\/li>\n
    3. Marketing Process<\/li>\n
    4. SWOT Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Week Three: Capital Readiness\u00a0for Start-Ups\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Capital Readiness 101<\/li>\n
      2. Capital Options<\/li>\n
      3. Kiva<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Week Four: Legal Consult & Working Session\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Legal Consult<\/li>\n
        2. Working session<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Cohort Details<\/h3>\n

          When:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Every Wednesday | 9:00 am-10:30 am, CST<\/p>\n

          September 9 – 30, 2026<\/p>\n

          Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Via Zoom meetings<\/p>\n

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          Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.\u00a0 All opinions, conclusions, and\/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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