Accelerate for growth
4-MONTH PROGRAM + MENTORSHIP
ACCELERATE FOR GROWTH (A4G)
Accelerate for Growth is an advanced-level, 4-month cohort program that assists established food and beverage founds in their growth journey.
The program helps participants take a close look at five areas of business: management, operations, sales, financials, and marketing.
Classes are taught by volunteer industry experts in the food and beverage space, and each cohort participant is assigned a mentor for the duration of the program.
By graduation, founders are equipped with a deep understanding of their business’s financials, marketing strategy, manufacturing capabilities, and opportunities to access the capital they need to grow their business.
Details:
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm CST
Where: GFA Office, 328 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Program dates are currently not available.
REVIEWS
Jamhal Johnson, Owner of Moor's Beer
Jamhal is a graduate of the G2M (Go to Market) program. He is the owner of Moor’s Beer and his product is in over 275 locations throughout Chicago. Moor’s Beer pays homage to the rich untold history of African ancestry and the “Original Craftsmen” that made it happen. Here’s what he had to say about his experience in the program:
“The GFA experience was very gratifying. What I learned during our work sessions and assignments I applied immediately to my business. Most of all, I enjoyed connecting with the other entrepreneurs and mentors in the program."
Genesis Bencivenga, Co-Founder/CEO of Lorenzo’s Frozen Pudding
Genesis is a graduate of Good Food Accelerator’s G2M (Go to Market) program. Lorenzo’s Frozen Pudding creates a gourmet, locally-sourced frozen pudding with various flavors, including but not limited to the Original Southern-Style Banana Pudding, Hawaiian Pineapple Pudding, and a Strawberry Pudding named Schnooka’s Strawberry Pudding. There are currently 13 flavors available. Here’s what she had to say about her experience in the program:
“GFC provided me with a mentor that has become an integral part of my life as a friend and within my business!”
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