reSET Accepting Applications for Nationally Recognized Accelerator in Hartford

ewalsh • October 19, 2016

-The program will be free for accepted entrepreneurs and

participating ventures will have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes-

(Hartford, Conn., October 20, 2016) — reSET (www.reSETCo.org), which serves all entrepreneurs but specializes in social enterprise, recently announced that applications for the next edition of its accelerator are open through December 16. Tailored for impact driven businesses but available to all early-stage ventures, the Impact Accelerator was a winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration Growth Accelerator Competition, and was the only Connecticut accelerator to receive the award in 2015. The primary objective of the four-year-old accelerator is to test and hone entrepreneurs’ models, and to connect them with customers, mentors and resources.

Running from January to May, reSET’s 2017 accelerator will feature a flexible curriculum designed to help busy start-ups refine their business models in preparation for growth. Up to 20 entrepreneurial teams will attend four weekend summits and have access to:

Dozens of optional workshops covering a range of topics in business and social enterprise
Numerous structured and unstructured opportunities to engage with investors and advisors
1-year reSET membership (includes access to coworking, programming and the on-site Entrepreneur-in-Residence)
Exclusive discounts on business software packages and other resources

The program will be free for accepted entrepreneurs and no equity will be taken from their operations. Participating ventures will also have an opportunity to compete for cash prizes in the spring.

“The quality of our Impact Accelerator’s programming gets stronger every year, as does the competition to get in,” said Ben Simmons-Telep, reSET’s Director of Programs. “We’ve already received a lot of interest in this cohort and we strongly encourage all interested parties to attend one of the information sessions that we’ll be hosting on November 4 and 29, or on December 9. All gatherings will be held at the reSET Business Factory (1429 Park Street in Hartford) from 4-5pm.”

reSET’s accelerator has graduated 62 businesses to date, and our most recent cohort alone has received $725,000 in investment.

For more information, please visit www.Resetco.org/Resource/Impact-Accelerator.

About reSET

reSET is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector. Its strategic goals are threefold: to be the “go-to” place for impact entrepreneurs, to make Hartford known as Impact City, and Connecticut the Social Enterprise state. reSET serves all entrepreneurs, but specializes in social enterprise ― impact driven business with a double or triple bottom line. In addition to providing coworking space, accelerator and mentoring programs, reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration, and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges. reSET’s goal is to meet entrepreneurs wherever they are in their trajectory and to help them take their businesses to the next level. www.reSETCo.org

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By awalsh • July 17, 2024

Transform Your Business This Fall: Applications Open for reSET's Retail Incubator and Digital Marketing Mastermind Programs Hartford, CT – July 17, 2024 – reSET, the Hartford-based entrepreneur support organization committed to nurturing businesses with a social mission, is excited to announce that applications are now open for two separate programs designed to help entrepreneurs grow with impact: the Retail Incubator and the Digital Marketing Mastermind. Both programs are set to run this fall, providing invaluable resources and mentorship to early-stage and established entrepreneurs alike. Applications close at midnight on July 21, with classes set to start mid-August and run through October. “Both of these programs were developed because of demand from our alumni and local entrepreneurs,” said Sarah Bodley, Executive Director of reSET. “The Retail Incubator has been popular with Hartford-area founders preparing for fall and holiday markets, or opening their own storefronts. We developed the Digital Marketing Mastermind to help local entrepreneurs build an online business presence and stand out in the online world.” Retail Incubator The Floor-Plan Retail Business Incubator is a partnership between reSET and Hartford-based Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, a community venture-building studio. Now in its fourth year, the program is designed to support product-based businesses in their stages of entrepreneurship. Participants will learn to understand customer needs, define pricing strategies, address key legal and financial topics, all to prepare their businesses for fall and winter markets. Entrepreneurs will gain insights from industry experts, access a supportive community, and receive practical tools to enhance their business acumen. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.resetco.org/retail-incubator . Digital Marketing Mastermind The Digital Marketing Mastermind is tailored for entrepreneurs who already have a business and are looking to elevate their digital marketing efforts. This program will provide advanced strategies to boost online presence, engage with target audiences, and convert engagement into sales. Participants will learn from seasoned marketing professionals and peers, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the digital marketplace. Entrepreneurs interested in more information on the program and application should visit https://www.resetco.org/digital-marketing-mastermind About reSET reSET is a nonprofit organization in Hartford, CT, whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector. reSET specializes in social enterprise ― impact-driven business with a double or triple bottom line. In addition to providing coworking space, accelerator, and mentoring programs, reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges. reSET’s goal is to meet entrepreneurs wherever they are in their trajectory and to help them take their businesses to the next level. Visit reSET | Where Great Companies Grow (resetco.org). # # #