The Catalyst 100 Fund is a bold initiative of the Columbus Area Chamber Foundation designed to strengthen at least 100 small businesses in Bartholomew County in 500 days. The program provides no cost access to mentoring & professional services to help small businesses strengthen operations, develop growth strategies, improve financial clarity and systems, & increase readiness for loan or investment.
Benefits
Participants will receive one of the following technical services after completing at least two one-hour mentoring sessions with SCORE or ISBDC advisors:
Accounting
Up to 4 hours of accounting with a Catalyst 100 partner provider.(Participant must have QuickBooks Online to receive accounting services.)
Legal
Up to 2 hours of legal services with a Catalyst 100 partner provider.
Marketing
Up to $1000 of marketing services with a Catalyst 100 partner provider (web design, branding, business card design, marketing strategy, etc.)
Hospitality Consulting
Up to 4 hours of restaurant consulting with a Catalyst 100 partner provider.
Eligibility
Principal business address in Bartholomew County, IN
Operating for at least 1 year & has initiated regular business operations (incurring expenses, generating revenue, or hiring employees)
Registered & in good standing with the IN Secretary of State
10 or fewer FTE (full-time equivalent) employees
Under $500,000 in annual revenue
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce membership is not required
Commitment to the following:
At least 2 hours of mentorship through SCORE or ISBDC
Punctually & professionally attend scheduled meetings with technical assistance vendors
Following through on action steps & responding promptly to check-ins & inquiries
Completion of Catalyst 100 exit survey