HELPING RETAIL, WHOLESALE, AND ECOMMERCE BUSINESSES START AND GROW

MONDAYS, MAY 12 - JULY 28 | 12 - 1:30 PM

MatchBOX Studios is partnering with local entrepreneurial instructor Mark Lowe to bring a two-part program to regional entrepreneurs.

First, the cohort will complete the proven MBX AX 7 Week acceleration course to the community to increase access to support for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners, designed specifically for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce. This course, which is valued at nearly $5,000, is being offered at no cost for accepted applicants thanks to support from Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Ivy Tech Community College, Greater Lafayette Commerce Farmers Market, Association of Women Business Owners, Downtown Lafayette Business Owners Association, and MatchBOX Studios.

The in-person course includes engaging weekly sessions with other local entrepreneurs at MatchBOX Coworking Studio.
Applications close at 8 am on Tuesday, May 6.

12-WEEK COURSE SCHEDULE

WEEKS EIGHT - TWELVE

Laser focus on your unique challenges in marketing, finance, operations, and other key areas
Data-driven decision-making
Customized solutions and actionable plans for growth
Lifelong peer support network of fellow business owners
Experienced guest speakers
Limited invitations to pop up at MBX AX graduation event

WEEKS ONE - SEVEN

Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style
Marketing Messages and Value Propositions
Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit
Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy
Sales, Competition, and Business Models
Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice
1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors and Coaches

THE PERKS

THE MBX ACCELERATION + MAIN STREET RX COHORT HAS ACCESS TO…

Twelve weeks of curriculum designed to accelerate your business launch and growth
MatchBOX Day Pass access for the duration of the course (M-F | 8 am - 5 pm)
Exclusive access to apply for one of FOUR microgrant projects (valued up to $5,000 each)
Invitation to pop up at the Annual MatchBOX Acceleration Graduation mini-market (August 2)
Access to the Main Street Rx and MatchBOX team, partners, and mentors for ideation, strategy, and coaching

THE INVESTMENT

There is no cost to participate in this program

Application and acceptance are required for participation.

Participation in MatchBOX Acceleration courses is explicitly designed as a non-equity arrangement. Our commitment is to provide valuable educational resources and support to entrepreneurs. We believe in fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial learning environment, where participants retain full ownership and control of their businesses throughout and after the acceleration course.

Each week of the course includes a 90 minute class session. Participants should expect to invest an additional estimated 3+ hours per week working on their business to meet course requirements.

MBX ACCELERATION + MAIN STREET RX