Track 2

MORTAR at Bounce

MORTAR at Bounce is a 15-week business accelerator that helps  existing and emerging entrepreneurs learn the nuances of business ownership and build a comprehensive business canvas.  

The program is open to any entrepreneur or small business owner, while focusing on minorities and women.  

MORTAR Cohort 4 applications are now closed. 

Get ahead of the game and apply today for MORTAR Cohort 5; classes start Aug. 24.

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Cohort 1 Pitch Night and Graduation
Pitch Night winner Tanya Green with the MORTAR at Bounce team
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Important Info

MORTAR Cohort 4
Classes start May 4
Applications are now closed

MORTAR Cohort 5
Classes start Aug. 24
Applications officially open May 1

Classes occur every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., for 15 weeks. 

  The cost is $295 for the entire 15 weeks with an 18-month graduate program to follow.

At this time, MORTAR at Bounce is only accepting FOR-PROFIT entrepreneurs and businesses. If you are a nonprofit seeking assistance, please contact Asha McDuffie at amcduffie@bouncehub.org to learn more about our other GROW programs.

Winter 2021 Cohort 3

Ivra Bassett, Ivra Bassett Agency
Stacie Carter, 1Body Advancement, Inc
Dray Evans, The 10 Spot
Tiffanie Gaines-Goler, Here We Grow Child Enrichment Center
Angie Higgins, Embracing UR Journey
Latif Hughes, School House Productions
Micah Jefferson, Mell’s Million-Dollar Mindset

Taylor McKinnie, Mizz Shakesum
Eric Nichols, Eric Does Data, LLC
Barbara (Barb) Stacy, 1Life Health Coaching
Regina Tyson / Tanika Beard, Angelic Hearts
Denise Williams, Diva de la Creme, LLC.
Kara Wilson, Phonenix Financial Services
Kimberly Zeiner, Maudern Designs LLC,

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Details:

This course includes:

  • Culturally competent curriculum and materials
  • Cohort model for driven entrepreneurs to support each other
  • Access to legal support
  • One-on-one mentorship to provide guidance throughout the course
  • Opportunity to pitch your idea in front of potential investors, community leaders and customers
  • Ongoing support system provided by MORTAR and partner organizations
  • Business support and brand development strategies that continue even after graduation
Program

Flow:

Although no two classes are the same, here is a typical  week-by-week outline.

  • Meet weekly for three hours 
  • “Putting in Work” outside of class 
  • Guest speakers 
  • Weekly 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