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Do you have an idea for a business?
Bring it to life with the free rePOWER Appalachia Business Bootcamp program.

Starting with our eight-week bootcamp, you'll build your local network of entrepreneurs while getting no-cost training and mentoring to perfect your business plan. You’ll then have the option to compete in a business pitch competition – where you can win seed money to start or grow your business!

Bootcamps will be held weekly in-person. Applications close Wednesday, May 1.

Ignite Appalachia Bootcamp Locations

Choose the location closest to you:

Belmont County

Starting Wednesday, May 1

Community Improvement Corporation of Belmont County

133 Woodrow Ave, St Clairsville, OH 43950

Gallia County

Starting Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m.

University of Rio Grande

218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH 45674

Pike County

Starting Tuesday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Ohio SBDC at The OSU South Centers

1862 Shyville Rd, Piketon, OH 45661

Scioto County

Starting Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m.

SSU Kricker Innovation Hub

221 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Cabell County, West Virginia

Starting Monday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center

1050 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701

Jackson County

Starting Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Jackson County Economic Development Partnership

920 Veterans Dr Suite A, Jackson, OH 45640

Ross County

Starting Thursday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

45 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Washington County

Starting Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Marietta College Legacy Library

215 5th St College, Marietta, OH 45750

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