MORTAR at Bounce
MORTAR at Bounce is a 15-week small business accelerator that helps established entrepreneurs take a deeper dive into the nuances of business ownership and build a comprehensive business canvas to grow their company.
The program is guided by a culturally competent curriculum and cohort-style classes encourage entrepreneurs to support each other. It focuses on serving minority- and woman-owned businesses, but applications are open to any entrepreneur or small business owner.
Ultimately, the goal of the program is to strengthen local economies and create jobs.
MORTAR is a part of the GROW program at Bounce.
MORTAR Cohort 11 starts Sept. 12, 2023
Classes occur every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
The cost is $295 for the 15-week program with an 18-month graduate program to follow.
Tuition for 2023 is sponsored by AT&T Foundation.
Currently, MORTAR at Bounce only accepts FOR-PROFIT entrepreneurs and businesses.
Details:
This course includes:
- Culturally competent curriculum and materials
- Cohort model for driven entrepreneurs to support each other
- One-on-one mentorship to provide guidance throughout the course
- Opportunity to pitch your idea in front of community leaders and customers
- Ongoing support system provided by MORTAR and partner organizations
Flow:
Although no two classes are the same, here is a typical week-by-week outline.
- Meet weekly for three hours
- Outside class work
- Guest speakers
- Meetings with mentors
- Activities
- Videos
- Reflection
- Celebrating success & learning from failure
Week by week:
- Orientation
- Weeks 1-5: Foundations
- Weeks 6-10: The Core
- Weeks 11-15: Really Real
Cohort 9 Small Businesses
Charise Bryant | Davida Pantuso Fit after Pink LLC |
| Gerald Clark & Ebony Richardson Who Knew Investments and Management LLC | Tiara Broady Pure Hydration & Wellness |
| Denikka Ray Café Dreamzzz | Tamara Martin Nailed It |
| Brionna Elmore Zara Armani, LLC | Floretta Maxineau |
| Marcus Howard Firebird Entertainment | Anthony Spear Adsphotography 330 |
| Tomica Hollingsworth Love Always Transporting Service | Tylesta Ricks OTG Transportation |
| Sam Hasrouni GOFR | Kace Walker Tribe Nation LLC |