


Introducing the first Lift ME cohort
CMURC is proud to announce the first cohort of Lift ME - Delicious Sweets Bakeshop, Kakes the Great Popcorn Co., and Shangri'La Candle Co.
Program Benefits
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No cost to participate.
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Become a member of the first all-Black cohort of business owners at the CMURC.
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Develop a custom work plan, designed to accelerate their business with trackable milestones.
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Monthly workshops with peer discussions to build community connections, develop skills, and collaborate with program participants.
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Bi-Monthly individual check-in with administrators.
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Weekly Strategize Me Virtual Sessions
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Opportunity to network with executives, local business owners, and community members.
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Collaboration on a social media campaign – designed to advertise your business across CMURC’s platforms and audiences.
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Your businesses will be promoted across multiple sectors that make up the CMURC membership ecosystem.
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Access to technical assistance that supports the continued growth of Black owned businesses.
Eligibility
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All participants must identify as Black.
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Applicants must be for profit pre-established business owners – while CMURC offers programming for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, this program is an established business accelerator.
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Businesses must be founded or currently conducting business within Saginaw, Michigan.
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Businesses must not be a franchise nor affiliated with a national chain.