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Business Training

10 classes of 3 hours each.

InnovateFV Startup Weekend Capstone.

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Micro-loans

Access to and insights related to small business loans.

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Mentors/Specialists

Access to motivated mentors and specialists from the local business community.

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Networking

Network with other entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

We support and develop aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in Fuquay-Varina, by providing access to business loans, business development services, specialists, and networking opportunities.

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Our Story

LaunchFV is part of the LaunchMyCity family of programs, modeled after LaunchDETROIT and LaunchRALEIGH.  We strive to develop successful local entrepreneurs by expanding access to comprehensive business training, financial resources, and critical business specialists.

LaunchFV is supported by both Fuquay-Varina Rotary Clubs — a community service and global humanitarian organization located in over 200 countries.

Our Partners

Our network of local and national partners provides a broad network of support and resources for our entrepreneurs.

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Rotary Clubs of
Fuquay-Varina

North Carolina

Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce
Town of Fuquay-Varina
Wake Tech Community College
Fuquay Coworking

Important Locations

FV Chamber of Commerce

121 N Main Street
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Fuquay Coworking

1000 N. Main Street, Ste. 102
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

TBD - Graduation Site

TBD Somewhere Street
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

LaunchFV Entrepreneurship Program & InnovateFV Startup Weekend

Complete Program Schedule

LaunchFV Schedule

Program Orientation

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Class 7

Class 8

Class 9

Class 10

InnovateFV Startup Weekend (Kickoff)

InnovateFV Startup Weekend (Day 2)

InnovateFV Startup Weekend (Day 3)

LaunchFV/InnovateFV Presentations & Graduation

 

 

Date/Time

8/31  |  6 p.m.

9/7  |  6-9 p.m.

9/14  |  6-9 p.m.

9/21  |  6-9 p.m.

9/28  |  6-9 p.m.

10/5  |  6-9 p.m.

10/12  |  6-9 p.m.

10/19  |  6-9 p.m.

10/26  |  6-9 p.m.

11/2  |  6-9 p.m.

11/9  |  6-9 p.m.

11/17  |  6-9 p.m.

11/18  |  All Day/Night

11/19  |  All Day

11/19  |  6 p.m.

 

 

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Ready to Join?

We're looking for aspiring entrepreneurs and current small business/startup owners who would benefit from the combination of business and financial resources that the LaunchFV Program and InnovateFV Startup Weekend can provide.

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Become A Mentor

Having a successful mentor relationship can play a critical role in the future success of our candidates, and can be extremely fulfilling for the mentor. Learn more about the role and mentorship opportunity.

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