Female-Owned Business Scholarship Program

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Submit LOI’s to Ashley Shaw at ashaw@ohiocity.org
Deadline to Apply: August 31st, 2016

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Come to the information session at Tabletop Board Game Cafe! 

Ohio City Incorporated is excited to announce the Female-Owned Business Scholarship Program, which offers one female business owner in Ohio City a full scholarship ($500 value) to Bad Girl Ventures LAUNCH program. New this year, LAUNCH is intended for entrepreneurs who have a viable and well vetted business and are seeking capital to continue to grow. Upon completion of the program, business owners will be considered for a low interest business loan up to $25,000. 

Ohio City businesses who have graduated from Bad Girl Ventures include Harness Cycle, Cleveland Tea Revival, Tabletop Board Game Café and The Grocery. 

What We're Looking For

- 51% or more female-owned, for profit business.
- The business is generating revenue (making sales.)
- The business is considering financing.
- The business owner can commit to attending the nine-week course.

Program Schedule

September 7, 2016- Semi-finalist Interviews & Happy Hour,  2 - 7:30pm
Sept. 14 - Nov. 9 2016- Classes are held Wednesdays 6-9pm at the Center for Innovation & Growth at Baldwin Wallace University
November 30, 2016- Graduation & Loan Recipient Announcement

How to Apply

- Complete the Bad Girl Ventures program application.
- Submit Letter of Interest (LOI) to Ohio City Incorporated. LOI’s should be no more than one page and should describe business owner’s interest in the program. Submit LOI’s to Ashley Shaw at ashaw@ohiocity.org
Deadline to Apply: August 31st, 2016

About Bad Girl Ventures

Bad Girl Ventures was founded with the vision to help educate female entrepreneurs and provide them with the tools to be successful in order for them to have a significant positive economic impact on the local community. Since its inception in 2010, BGV’s effectiveness has proven as it has rapidly grown to serve over 600 women throughout Ohio and awarded nearly $500,000 in loans.