Empower

Start Your Own Business

The center offers one-on-one coaching to anyone interested in starting their own business. We provide information to help guide you through your start-up process or take your business to the next level. No matter what stage you are at in your entrepreneurial venture, we can help. Our mixed-use business incubator is one way to increase the visibility and validity of your business.

Business Incubator

A business incubator is exactly what the name implies – a place for a business to grow during its beginning stages. Just as an egg needs a warm and safe place to develop before hatching, a business needs a supportive environment designed to foster growth and success. The incubator program is a three-year program. Business owners have their own offices, shared use of copier, fax, and printing service, all in a professional setting. During the three-year period, participants are required to continue their education and or training, meet with the staff quarterly, and write a comprehensive business plan.

Benefits

•  Help with completing your business plan
•  Knowledgeable and friendly staff on site
•  Attractive rental rates
• Coaching with business coaches
• Support organizations on site
• Use of conference rooms and facilities with multimedia equipment
• Educational opportunities
• 24/7 access to facility
• Community environment
• Professional setting and credible reputation
• Notary Public on site
• Exclusive discounts among incubator tenants

Is the Business Incubator right for me?

To see if the incubator would be a good fit for you and your business, you will need to:

• Take the Business Readiness Self Assessment
• Complete the Application and Entrance Guidelines Form
• Schedule an interview with the director - Contact tmittan@southeast.edu

Once these steps have been completed, a review and approval will be completed by the Selection Committee!

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