ENTREPRENEURS WANTED
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for business development services, education, resources and funding opportunities? LaunchJOCO is a county-wide collaborative initiative supporting and developing entrepreneurs and small businesses across Johnston County.
LaunchJOCO PROGRAMS
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READY TO JOIN LaunchJOCO?
GET INVOLVED - BE A MENTOR
If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, or someone who wants to give to those in the early stages of business, then being a LaunchJOCO Mentor is for you! Having a successful mentor relationship can play a critical role in the future success of our students and can be extremely fulfilling for the mentor. The expectation is that you are available to meet with your student at least 4 hours a month from May through November 2024. Learn more and apply for this mentorship opportunity by applying here.
2024 CALENDAR
Orientation and Live Plan Log In
January 25 - 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024
CLASS SCHEDULE
*all classes are held at Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024, 135 Best Wood Drive, Clayton, NC 27520
from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. (includes dinner)
January 30 - Entrepreneurship Foundations: Mission and Vision
February 6 - Value Proposition and Canvas
February 13 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 1
February 20 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 2
February 27 - Pricing Models and Strategies
March 5 - Location and Facilities
March 12 - Intro to Financials
March 19 - Mentor Match Night
March 26 - NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK
April 2 - Credit Class and Mentor Notifications
April 9 - Financial Forecasting Pt 1
April 16 - Financial Forecasting Pt 2
April 23 - Schedule/Milestones/Pitch
End of Education Social/Celebration TBD
April 30 - 5:30-8:30p.m.
Mentoring
April 25 - Mentor Orientation
May 1-Oct 31 - (minimum 4 hours/month)
EMBARK
November 19 - Class of 2024 Graduation/Pitch Presentation and Class of 2025 Reveal
January 25 - 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024
CLASS SCHEDULE
*all classes are held at Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024, 135 Best Wood Drive, Clayton, NC 27520
from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. (includes dinner)
January 30 - Entrepreneurship Foundations: Mission and Vision
February 6 - Value Proposition and Canvas
February 13 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 1
February 20 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 2
February 27 - Pricing Models and Strategies
March 5 - Location and Facilities
March 12 - Intro to Financials
March 19 - Mentor Match Night
March 26 - NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK
April 2 - Credit Class and Mentor Notifications
April 9 - Financial Forecasting Pt 1
April 16 - Financial Forecasting Pt 2
April 23 - Schedule/Milestones/Pitch
End of Education Social/Celebration TBD
April 30 - 5:30-8:30p.m.
Mentoring
April 25 - Mentor Orientation
May 1-Oct 31 - (minimum 4 hours/month)
EMBARK
November 19 - Class of 2024 Graduation/Pitch Presentation and Class of 2025 Reveal
2023 LaunchJOCO PRESENTED BY
SILVER SPONSOR
Johnston County Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
EMBARK REGISTRATION SPONSOR
Carolina Small Business Development Fund
EMBARK BEVERAGE SPONSOR
First Flight Federal Credit Union
EMBARK SELFIE PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
High Point Bookkeeping, LLC
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT SPONSOR
Johnston Community College - Small Business Center
WEEKLY DINNER SPONSOR
Chefella's Catering and Event Planning
Rush Hour Karting
STUDENT SPONSOR
Johnston County Economic Development
EMBARK DIPLOMA SPONSORS
Black Castle IT
MedicalTraining.me
Johnston County Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
EMBARK REGISTRATION SPONSOR
Carolina Small Business Development Fund
EMBARK BEVERAGE SPONSOR
First Flight Federal Credit Union
EMBARK SELFIE PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
High Point Bookkeeping, LLC
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT SPONSOR
Johnston Community College - Small Business Center
WEEKLY DINNER SPONSOR
Chefella's Catering and Event Planning
Rush Hour Karting
STUDENT SPONSOR
Johnston County Economic Development
EMBARK DIPLOMA SPONSORS
Black Castle IT
MedicalTraining.me