Military Spouse Entrepreneurship Program – Whidbey Island

Demystifying entrepreneurship for military spouses wanting to start or grow a business

ASPIRE - Whidbey Island - is a free 4-week program starting April 7 that introduces the topics of entrepreneurship within a virtual class setting. During this program, students will have the opportunity to explore, develop and expand business ideas while learning about business basics such as value creation, market research, and financial sustainability. The final week of the program ends with a celebratory networking event with fellow entrepreneurs and community supporters.

Eligibility: Open to active or former military spouses of all genders AND active-duty service members and veterans. Please forward this to anyone that you believe is eligible.

Program Highlights

• Approachable business curriculum shared over 3 virtual cohort sessions designed for the busy military spouse
• Course material tailored to the need to move your business to different geographies, do business on installation, and other common unique issues military spouse business owners face
• Networking event on the fourth week to leverage community resources and support that is critical to entrepreneurship
• Access to free one-on-one business coaching support throughout the program

Cost: Free, plus you'll receive a Gift Card to a Military Spouse-owned business upon graduation.

For information and to register, visit www.businessimpactnw.org/aspire

Questions? To request further information, please contact vboc@businessimapctnw.org