Entrepreneur Bootcamp

-The Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp is a six week program to train entrepreneurs and small business owners on the skills needed to start and grow a successful business-

Entrepreneur Bootcamp is a six-week program designed to support individuals interested in starting or growing a small business. The program will 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 Volunteer Service Providers and mentors to participants.

At the end of the program, entrepreneurs will be encouraged to finalize and present their business plans to a committee of bankers, who will review and rank them. 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, the City of Vicksburg, Mutual Credit Union, RiverHills Bank, Regions, BancorpSouth Bank, Guaranty Bank, Delta Bank, and Trustmark.

The tuition for the Entrepreneur Bootcamp 2023 is $85.

The deadline to apply is Friday, September 1, 2023.

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 2023 program is taught by Rob Burnham. Mr. Burnham serves as the Executive Director of Venture Incubator, Mississippi’s virtual incubator, based in Jackson, MS. Rob has over 30 years experience in starting and managing a variety of companies in different industries including manufacturing, retail, wholesale and food service. Rob’s experience in training began in 1976 when he developed and implemented operator, supervisor and management training for Garan, Inc. before moving into plant management.

Since that time, Rob has led strategic planning sessions, taught continuing education classes, has been a facilitator for the Kaufman Operation Jump Start program and a presenter in the Kaufman FastTrac program for aspiring entrepreneurs. He is also a productivity coach and business coach.

Rob started his first business in 1980 and has founded and sold several businesses over the years. He has made and executed many business plans and designed effective sales and production systems for his own companies as well as those owned by others.

Rob has an Industrial Engineering degree from Mississippi State University.