CommerceUplift: Empowering Black & Economically-Disadvantaged Owned Brands in B2B Scaling, Store Placement & Beyond CommerceUplift Application Business Name: * Email * Social Media Handles * How long have you been operating your business? * Describe your business mission and the products/services you offer: * Where and how do you currently sell your products/services? Are you currently selling your products in any retail stores? If yes, please provide details of the store(s) and any relevant accomplishments. Paid BEFH Member? Yes No How do you believe participation in this program will benefit your business and help you grow? * What challenges or obstacles have you faced in your business? * Are you willing to commit the necessary time and effort to fully participate in the program, (3+ hours a week for 12 weeks) including attending workshops, meetings, and engaging with mentors and experts? * Have you received any previous business training or participated in any entrepreneurship programs? If yes, please provide details. * How do you plan to utilize the knowledge and resources gained from this program to sustain and grow your business in the long term? Are you open to sharing your success story and experiences with other entrepreneurs as part of promoting the program in the future? What race/ethnicity best describes you? * Black or African-American White/Caucasian American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Other Are you currently in the military, a veteran or a military spouse? * Active Veteran Military Spouse Not Military or Military Dependent Is your business certifed by the state of Kansas or any other entity? Please describe below * What city is your business located? * Thank you for taking the time to complete this application form. Our team will review your submission and assess your eligibility for the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills Signature Program. We appreciate your commitment to scaling your business and getting your products on store shelves.
