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Outdoor businesses invited to join accelerator program

Applications are open through Thursday, Oct. 12, for participants in the fifth cohort of the Waypoint Accelerator, which is the first outdoor business accelerator east of the Rockies.

The Waypoint Accelerator program harnesses the expertise of dozens of mentors and partners, and the connectivity and comradery of almost 150 businesses in the Outdoor Business Alliance , to elevate outdoor businesses and entrepreneurs in their initial years of operation to reach their next peak, and set a clear path for a vibrant and successful future. 

The program runs Nov. 2 through March 7, 2024, and is designed for busy entrepreneurs from across the region. Only three in-person meetings are required. The cost is $550 per company, covering up to two participants.

For more information, visit mountainbizworks.org/waypoint-accelerator.

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