Bloomington's budding entrepreneurs just got a leg up, thanks to a new initiative by the city and county officials. The program, CEO Start, is a launchpad for the dreamers and doers of the business world. It's a place where fresh-faced startup enthusiasts can trade ideas, learn the ropes of business fundamentals, and get a much-needed boost to bring their business ideas from the napkin to the marketplace.
Launched in January by the City of Bloomington and Hennepin County, the pilot program has already seen its first batch of participants complete an intensive 10-week curriculum, as per the City of Bloomington. These 12 entrepreneurs graduated in April, after which they presented their business ideas to potential investors and interested parties, the city reported. The initiative is not just a classroom experience, but a staging ground for networking and real-world connections.
According to the City of Bloomington, CEO Start is poised to begin its second cohort on September 10. Aspiring moguls are encouraged to apply if they're ready to refine their business concepts and articulate their ideas to others who can help transform their ambitions into realities. The program seems ripe with opportunity for those who have what it takes to turn a profit in today's competitive market.
