Name: nextONE Program Application
Uploaded: 2024-04-17T23:49:14.760609Z

Chicago Urban League

Application

Thank you for your interest in the next one program. We're excited about this year's cohort and providing emerging black owned businesses with the knowledge and tools to grow their ventures and increase their impact as community leaders. During this short, asynchronous interview, we'll ask you a few questions to help us understand your business better and engage your fit for the program. Just as a heads up, portions of this interview will require an an audio or a video response, so be sure that you're in an environment that allows you to provide a clear, audible answer. So, without further ado, let's get into the interview.

I'm working in my business solo full-time and making revenue.

I'm working in my business full-time, generating revenue, and have employees or a group of contractors I manage

Business Stage

Screenout  business stage

Thank you for your interest in the next one program. Unfortunately, the program is designed for full time entrepreneurs only. However, Rest assured that the Chicago Urban League center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has programs designed for businesses of all stages. Check out our offerings here.

Business Overview

Please provide a brief overview of your business, including your main products or services and your target market.

Gross Revenue

You what is your company's gross revenue? You can share your company's 2023 gross revenue or projected gross revenue for 2024. Please note that you may be asked for documentation confirming your reported revenue during later rounds of the application process.

Screenout Revenue

I'm sorry, but unfortunately, you don't meet the revenue requirements for the next one program. This program is designed for businesses generating $250,000 to $4 million in annual revenue. However, the Chicago Urban League center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has programs for businesses of all stages. Check out our offerings here.

Differentiation

How does your business model stand out in your industry? Please describe any innovative approaches you've implemented in your operations or in your offerings.

Community Impact

How does your business or vision contribute to the socioeconomic development of Chicago's black communities?

Yes I do not foresee any issues making the in person learning sessions

I have conflicts and commitments that may prevent me from making each learning session

I have hard commitments that will prevent me from attending program activities

Commitment

Are you able to fully participate in the next one? Program sessions and activities in person learning sessions will be on the third Friday of each month starting in June 2024, and virtual workshop sessions will be held on the four Fridays of June and July.

Thank you

Thank you for taking time to share more about your business with us. Our team will review your application and if you're selected for a second round interview, we'll reach out no later than two weeks from the date of your submission. Have an awesome day, and once again, thank you for your interest in next one.

nextONE Program Application

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