Rock County Jumpstart focuses on expanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rock County, fostering an environment that supports the success of Black and minority business owners. Our primary goals are to empower Black and Latino entrepreneurs by providing them with essential tools, resources, and knowledge for success. We aim to build strong networks of human and social capital, enhancing connections that benefit both individual businesses and the wider community, creating a thriving and inclusive business environment.
Jumpstart Programs:
The Jumpstart Incubator provides a full range of services and support designed to bring a business idea to life, or strengthen an existing business – making it successful, sustainable and more resilient to future economic downturns. Do you want to participate? Learn more.
The Jumpstart Accelerator is a free 10-week immersive training that uses a hybrid form of in-person and online training, integrating classroom learning with real-world experiences and challenges of business ownership. Do you want to participate? Learn more.
In the Next Step Acceleration program, business owners focus heavily on their company’s financial readiness, preparing for business loans, building relationships with business bankers, and pitching to investors. Do you want to participate? Learn more.
Our Partners
Rock County Jumpstart is a fiscally sponsored project of
Center for Community Stewardship (C4CS), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.