Entrepreneur Bootcamp

-The Entrepreneur Bootcamp accelerated program is a four-week program designed to support individuals interested in starting or growing a small business.-

Summer 2024 Application Form

The program will include six classes that cover essential business topics including market research, accounting, legal, finance and marketing. In addition, the program will include past winners and participants of the program, who will provide insight on their successes and challenges. Business community leaders will also serve as mentors to participants.

Once the classes are completed, participants will be encouraged to finalize and present their business plans to a committee of bankers. The entrepreneur that develops the best and most feasible business plan will be declared the winner of a “Seed Grant” in the amount of $1,500.00 to help him or her with the cost of opening or improving their small business.

The Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp Business Plan Competition is sponsored by The Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Vicksburg, and Cadence Bank.

The Business Plan Competition is sponsored by Cadence Bank, Delta Bank, Guaranty Bank, Mutual Credit Union, Regions, Riverhills, and Trustmark.

The tuition is $85.

The deadline to apply and submit payment is July 5, 0224.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Rials at the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce at 601-636-1012 or by email at crials@vicksburgchamber.org.

The Entrepreneur Bootcamp program will be taught by Ryan Gilbrech, Sr. Program Manager Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach, MSU located at MCITy in Vicksburg.