Free business resources for minority-owned small businesses in Cobb County
Your free path to starting a successful business in Cobb County
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Start Your Dream Business with the Cobb County Business Bootcamp
Take the first step toward creating your dream business with free resources, expert guidance, and community support.
Are you ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? The Cobb County Business Bootcamp (CCBB) is here to help you turn your business idea into reality. With no cost to join, CCBB provides aspiring entrepreneurs in Cobb County with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to build a sustainable business. Whether you’re just starting or exploring a new venture, we’ve got everything you need to succeed.
Members
Webinars Available for Replay
Cost for Members
CCBB’s Free scholarship
Qualification criteria
Cobb County’s ARPA grant for Small and Minority-Owned Business, has funded a 100% free member scholarship in the Cobb County Business Bootcamp for minority business owners and minority aspiring entrepreneurs. This membership covers all aspects of the program such as our online courses, peer-to-peer roundtables, access to our live events and the done-with-you services provided by our partners.
This free membership is offered for minorities such as:
- Asian Americans
- Black (African Americans)
- Disabled or differently-abled individuals
- Hispanic/Latino/Brazilian
- LGBTQIA+
- Live in a rural area
- Native American (American Indians and Alaska Natives)
- Pacific Islanders
- Persistent Poverty
- Religious minority
- Systematically denied economic, social or civic life opportunity
- Underserved Community
- Veterans
- Women
Learn more about the CCBB
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide grants or loans?
No. We do not provide any direct funding for business including loans or grants.
How can you help me get a grant or loan?
The CCBB has several business experts who are accessible to our members. These experts have created free business resources such as webinars and guides that are available to members so that they can understand how to better position their business to qualify for a grant or a loan from the bank. Our experts are also available directly on our platform and on live webinars. This is all included with the free CCBB membership.
How long does the approval process take?
Members who provide the correct document and fit the qualification criteria are approve typically within a few days.
Our Offerings
What does the CCBB’s free scholarship include?
Online courses
Learn at your own pace with our online video courses and workbooks created with practical advice for busy business owners
Online community platform
Live webinars
Join live webinars and training sessions with various experts and ask your questions
Peer-to-peer roundtables
Collaborate with other like-minded entrepreneurs in our peer-to-peer roundtables
Consulting services
Use your CCBB credits to hire our vetted experts to deliver services such as logo design, website troubleshooting, sales consulting and more
How to apply
Get qualified for a free member scholarship today!
Get approved
Our team will verify your application to see if you meet the criteria for free member scholarship
Start growing!
Get free a scholarship to all of our online DIY courses, peer-to-peer roundtables, live workshops and done-with-you services as part of your member scholarship, and start growing your business!
Testimonials
What participants are saying
The support you need to start your business
A vibrant community of over 140 small business owners
Are you ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? The Cobb County Business Bootcamp is here to help you turn your business idea into reality. With no cost to join, CCBB provides aspiring entrepreneurs in Cobb County with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to build a sustainable business. Whether you’re just starting or exploring a new venture, we’ve got everything you need to succeed.
Growing video library
A library of more than 30 webinars with more being added almost every week
Our community members are able to join for live webinars almost every week on our community, with topics such as marketing, SEO, social media, sales, accounting, tax strategy, and more. During these live sessions members not only get a chance to listen in, but they can ask questions and interact with our experts.
For those who can't join our live sessions, we provide recordings of all of our webinars so that they can watch them at their convenience.
Vetted experts who support your business
Consulting services to build and grow your business
When members get accepted into the CCBB, they receive 12 CCBB credits. These credits can be used for a variety of uses, including hiring experts to perform services that can support your business. Members also have a chance to earn more credits.
Available Marketing Services
- Logo Design
- Logo Animation
- 1-Page Website
- Website Troubleshooting
- General Marketing Consulting
- SEO Audit
Available Sales Services
- Networking – Turn Connections into Cash Basics
- Networking – Turn Connections into Cash Mastery
- Simple Sales Insights