Applications Open For 'HoCo Higher' Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Applications are being accepted for the fifth round of the HoCo Higher entrepreneur accelerator program.

Conducted in partnership with M&T Bank, this eight-week boot camp, which was launched in September of 2021, teaches early-stage and historically under-served entrepreneurs the essentials of business planning, operations, credit building, communication and financial management. Top business mentors, coaches and subject-matter experts will lead the program at no cost to participants.

"A vital part of Howard County, small businesses are the heartbeat of our community and the lifeblood of our local and national economy. This transformative program assists our local entrepreneurs in reaching new heights, building connections, and accessing important resources that will help guide their small business towards further success. I encourage small business owners to apply for this unique and exciting opportunity to learn best practices and set their business up for success," said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

Applications can be found online here. To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. At least two years in business operations, and
2. Be a Howard County-based business and in good standing.