LAUNCH your business to the next level by participating in contracting opportunities.
Business LaunchPad Cohort IV
BLP Spring 2023 applications are open. Apply online.
About Business LaunchPad
Mecklenburg County's Business LaunchPad (BLP) program is a no-cost, 5-month program that empowers small businesses, and minority- and woman-owned businesses to be successful in governmental, institutional, and private contracting opportunities.
The program is administered by Mecklenburg County's Office of Economic Development, in facilitation partnership with Central Piedmont Community College's Small Business Center. BLP helps local business owners build a toolkit and build their capacities on topics like Capability Statements, Proposal Writing, Certifications, and Contract Compliance. Participants receive access to subject-matter experts, business development resources, and in-kind service grants.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The business must be located in Mecklenburg County.
- The business must be 51% owned and operated by a minority or woman.
- Participant must be the owner and/or CEO of the company.
- The business must be a for-profit business
Program Logistics:
Program Dates: Jan. 12 - May 18, 2023
Meeting Times: Thursdays from 9 - 11:30 a.m. (in-person) and Tuesdays from noon - 1 p.m. (virtual)
Meeting Location: Charlotte, NC
Contact Us
2022 Spring Cohort II Business LaunchPad Hybrid Graduation Ceremony
2022 BLP Cohort II Graduating Participants
Keith F. Anderson, KAG1 Incorporated
Tammy A. Anderson, Inspire 365 Life & Business Coaching
Magbor Ebanga Akat Atem, Elim Technologies LLC
Constance Brossa, Content Spectrum LLC
Junior Briones, Schettini Floor Solutions
Melody Compton, Moorecars LLC dba PurifiedPros
Juanita Corry Jackson, Global Impact University Consulting LLC
Tara Anne Goodfellow, Athena Educational Consultants, Inc.
Angela Greene-Junior, Behavioral Health Solutions of the Carolinas
Dr. Gigi Hamilton, Personal Enrichment Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC
Gene Howard, Disinfecting Solutions LLC
Jeremy Johnson, Opened Door Career Services LLC
Karen Johnson, Verge Innovation
Cedran R. Kirksey, BanCar Services Group LLC
Eboné M. Lockett, Harvesting Humanity LLC
Howishia McFadden, DND III Management
Katrica Morris, Gentry Cleaners Inc.