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Capital Connect allows entrepreneurs to formulate the best growth strategy for their business to get directly connected to funders.

Capital Connect is a cohort style program for entrepreneurs in any stage of their business. Business owners spend 12 weeks learning the ins and outs of their business by formatting a business plan, financial projections, pitch, and more.

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PROGRAM DELIVERABLES

  • Connection to at least one funding partner

  • Approved Business Plan & 3 years of Financial Projections  

  • Business assistance is provided in credit repair, accounting, legal, and more! 

  • Small Business Coaching 

  • Operations School

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HOW IT WORKS

Apply

Orientation

Operations
School

Business Plan/Financial Projections Development

Graduation

$

Alumni &
Funder Panel

Funder Connection

Applications are open now until April 12, 2024!

Business
Assistance

  • When does the application close?
    Friday, April 12 at 11:59 pm
  • How many businesses will be accepted into Capital Connect?
    Only 50 businesses will be accepted.
  • If I have a partner, can they attend as well? Do they have to apply separately?
    Yes, your business partner can attend as well. The two of you will be counted as one business and NO they do not have to apply separately. We request your business partner's information in the application.
  • How often do we meet if accepted?
    Selected businesses meet once a week for 12 consecutive weeks, unless there is a holiday.
  • What days/times is Capital Connect held?
    We will separate the 50 businesses into two cohorts. For the first 6 weeks, Cohort 9 (25 businesses) will meet on Mondays from 6-8 pm; cohort 10 will meet on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. Starting week 7 (March 4, 2024), both cohorts will meet together on Mondays from 6-8 pm until the final date on April 8, 2024.
  • How do you place businesses in cohorts?
    We will send the selected businesses a survey requesting their preferences.
  • Are there virtual options?
    No, all sessions are in-person.
  • Where are meetings held?
    For the first 7 weeks and week 12: MDBBA 1234 Washington Blvd Detroit, MI. Weeks 8-11 will be held at Centric Place in Farmington, MI.
  • Can I miss a meeting?
    We ask that you attend all 12 meetings; however, we know life be lifting sometimes, so you have up to two days you can miss. Anything after that, you will be dismissed from the program.
  • How much does the program cost?
    It is free for premiere (paid) members.
  • Do I have to be a MDBBA member to participate?
    Yes.
  • Do I have to become a member before I apply?
    No! You can wait to see if you have been accepted into Capital Connect first; however, if accepted you must apply to become a member before Capital Connect starts. Also, it never hurts to join MDBBA sooner.
  • How much is the MDBBA membership?
    Membership is $25/month or $300/annually.
  • How do I know if I applied correctly?
    When you apply, you should receive a thank you message for your submission along with a link to download your completed application.
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