{"id":7336,"date":"2021-02-25T17:31:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T22:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/?page_id=7336"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:24:37","slug":"powertoprosper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/powertoprosper\/","title":{"rendered":"Power to Prosper Business Accelerator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10568 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Power-to-Prosper-Update-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Update-Logo.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Update-Logo-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Get the executive education, management know-how and business support system you need to grow your established small business through this intensive, cohort-based program. No previous degree required, just the willingness to work on your business, not just in it!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are ready to prosper, apply to GLI\u2019s Power to Prosper Business Accelerator and learn how to take your business to the next level.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>GLI\u2019s Power to Prosper Business Accelerator focuses on providing a pathway for businesses to scale, innovate and grow, with an emphasis on supporting historically underrepresented entrepreneurs. This hands-on, cohort-style program provides business owners with the knowledge, resources, and networks necessary for businesses to scale.<\/p>\n<p>Valued at over $15,000 per student but provided free of charge, GLI\u2019s Power to Prosper\u00a0 Business Accelerator will provide participants with the tools to advance their business operations, financial management, marketing and sales, human resources, business strategy development, access to capital, and contract development. GLI\u2019s Power to Prosper Business Accelerator is a part of the 2030 Prosper strategic plan.<\/p>\n<p>The program is funded through generous contributions from the region\u2019s top companies who continue to commit to advancing racial equity within the region.<\/p>\n<p>Program curriculum uses a peer-learning method to provide small business owners with the knowledge, know-how, and networks necessary to grow and scale.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What You Will Learn Throughout the Program:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10565 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2024.png 526w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2024-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business development strategies<\/li>\n<li>Strategic planning<\/li>\n<li>Finance and financial management<\/li>\n<li>Marketing\/sales<\/li>\n<li>Human resources<\/li>\n<li>Accessing capital, and contracting with the government and major corporations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Program Dates for 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Open: To be Announced<\/li>\n<li>Application Deadline: To be Announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Basic Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One other full-time employee besides the owner(s)<\/li>\n<li>Been in business at least 2 years<\/li>\n<li>Willingness and ability to attend class, complete mandatory assignments and complete program<\/li>\n<li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10567 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2024-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2024-2.png 526w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2024-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/strong>\u00a0surveys as requested<\/li>\n<li>Generate a minimum of between $200,000 \/ year and maximum of $5,000,000 \/ year in revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>National Program Results Based on 2019 Assessment Data (provided by Interrise):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>69% of alumni businesses increased or maintained their annual revenues, with an average annual revenue growth of 21%.<\/li>\n<li>80% of alumni businesses reported being profitable. $526 million in government contracting secured by alumni businesses.<\/li>\n<li>67% of alumni CEOs stay connected to fellow participants, with 32% doing business with each other. 63% of alumni businesses added or retained jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This program yields real results. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Power to Prosper Business Accelerator Cohort #1 and #2 participants were surveyed one year after graduation and below are their average outcomes:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>89% program satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>125 jobs created or retained in total<\/li>\n<li>79% are following the growth plan they developed in the program<\/li>\n<li>58% average revenue growth for businesses<\/li>\n<li>76.5% reported being profitable<\/li>\n<li>30% received financing to help grow their business<\/li>\n<li>96% hired from the local community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10566 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2022.png 526w, https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Power-to-Prosper-Testimonial-2022-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Please email <a href=\"mailto:ejordan@greaterlouisville.com\">Eric Jordan<\/a> with any questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where are our alumni now? Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/diversity-2\/power-to-prosper-directory\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Connect with alumni of Power to Prosper through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterlouisville.com\/diversity-2\/power-to-prosper-directory\/\">Alumni Directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dana Johnson<\/strong>: Vice President of Economic Inclusion<br \/>\n502.625.0155<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:djohnson@greaterlouisville.com\">djohnson@greaterlouisville.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eric Jordan<\/strong>: Senior Manager of Economic Inclusion<br \/>\n502.625.0128<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:ejordan@greaterlouisville.com\">ejordan@greaterlouisville.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Power to Prosper&#8217;s $15,000 tuition is subsidized by the Greater Louisville Inc. the Metro Chamber of Commerce. This program and investment is being made to help you grow and sustain your business.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Interested in learning more? 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