Business Planning Courses

Enrollment for our Business Planning Course is now open! You can secure your spot in the Fall cohort by applying through the link below.

Application Due Date: August 11th!

Business Planning

As one of the four pillars of The Welcoming Center’s Entrepreneurship Team Model—alongside Business Coaching, Business Lending, and Business Innovation—Business Planning is designed to support entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.
 
Our 12-Week Business Planning Course for Entrepreneurs is ideal for individuals who want to develop a clear, actionable business plan. Whether you’re launching a new venture or refining an existing idea, this program equips you with the essential tools and knowledge to build a roadmap for success.
 
Throughout the course, participants explore key components of business development, including:
 
  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • Financial projections and budgeting
  • Business strategy and operations planning
  • Marketing and customer outreach
  • Accessing funding and financial resources
 
With expert guidance and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the skills to transform your vision into a structured, investor-ready business plan. Inspired by the Build from Within Alliance model, the course emphasizes sustainable development, community engagement, and economic self-sufficiency—empowering entrepreneurs to create lasting, positive change in their communities.
 
This course is currently offered in English, with additional language support available through our network of partners and community resources.
  • Sep 2, 2025 to Nov 18, 2025 
  • Every Tuesday
  • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • In-person at The Welcoming Center 
  • Taught in English 
  • Every Tuesday
  • Ubicado en el Welcoming Center
  • Impartido en español
  • 12 clases todos los miércoles de la semana, de 17:30 a 19:30 h | Del 14 de enero al 1 de abril
  • Presencial en el Center City 
  • Un total de 12 sesiones de dos horas.
  • Por favor postularse antes del 15 de diciembre.
 
Para cualquier pregunta sobre la clase de español, envíe un correo electrónico a nieves@welcomingcenter.org
 

Why Join?

Requirements to Join:

Course Requirements:

If you have any questions contact our Entrepreneurship Program Manager, johann@welcomingcenter.org