MULTICULTURAL SMALL BUSINESS LABS
Harrisburg, PA
A successful event was held at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology from May 10, 2023 – June 21, 2023. We are looking forward to more upcoming labs in this area!
Multicultural Small Business Lab Overview
The M&T Multicultural Innovation Lab celebrates and empowers local multicultural owned small businesses through education and a spirited competition. For the Harrisburg edition, we will be partnering with Harrisburg University. The location for this 7-week program will be at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology:
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
326 Market Street
Harrusburg, PA 17101
Program Eligibility
Open to existing Multicultural small business owners and hopeful Multicultural small business owners in the planning/concept phase (e.g. Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American) – in accordance to local demographics.
- Been in business less than 36 months
- Average annual revenues of $350K or less
Schedule
- 7-week course presented by M&T Bank professionals and community partners
- Beginning May 10th, 2023
- Course ends June 21th, 2023
- In-Person Attendance
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings
Curriculum
- Business Planning (1 session)
- Credit Fundamentals (2 sessions)
- Marketing & Branding (1 session)
- Networking & Community Resources (1 session)
- Business Valuation (1 session)
Pitch Competition
- First Round: 2-minute video with written answers
- Second Round: 5 finalists will conduct a 3-minute pitch with a 2-minute Q&A
- Prizes:
- 1st place - $6,000
- 2nd place - $4,000
- 3rd place - $2,000
Highlights from this event
2022 Bridgeport Small Business Lab Winners
Joe Mamaz Exotic Snackz LLC
JOSUE OSORTO
Corey Dupree Management and Consulting LLC
COREY DUPREE
Bre’s Eats N Sweets
BRE'ANA BLOUNT
