START AND GROW
A 6-WEEK ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
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Propel your business to greater heights
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Start and Grow is a 6-week, structured entrepreneur training cohort designed to help founders and small-business owners start, grow, and strengthen their businesses
The program combines in-person instruction, virtual
cornino.and one-on-one suodore
Program dates:
February 9,2026
March 19, 2026
A hybrid model of of learning combining in-person and virtual sessions tor optimized learning. Classes held
Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00pm-8:00pm
In-person session will be held during Week 1 and Week 6 at ACER Office (6096 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430)
The lead facilitator of the sessions is Isabel Chanslof
Isabel Chanslor is the Lead Consultant at IC Consultants, specializing in organizational advancement and orowth strategies for nonorofits and small businesses. She partners with mission-driven teams to strengthen operations, enhance impact, and create sustainable pathways for long
SESSIONS
WEEK
01
IN PERSON
BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS
WEEK
02
ONLINE
MARKETING STRATEGY
WEEK
03
ONLINE
OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE
WEEK
04
ONLINE
FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS
WEEK
05
ONLINE
CAPITAL & GROWTH
WEEK
06
IN PERSON
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
For questions or more information, contact:
NANCY EVANS
Director of Economic and Workforce Development
nevans@acerinc.org | 6096 Shingle Creck Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
