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THE YEAR OF EXECUTION

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Stop planning and start building. Join us for an 11-session technical residency at VSU designed to move your business from theory to reality.

Kickoff: February 24, 2026

In Partnership With

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Not a Lecture Series. A Technical Residency.

Focus on the "Fingertips-to-Keyboard" methodology.

Execution Ready

Build tangible assets (SAM.gov, QuickBooks, Media Kits) in real-time.

Student Analysts

1-on-1 support from VSU Finance and Marketing students.

$2,500 Master Grant

Eligibility to compete for capital funding by Georgia Power.

Roadmap

THE 5-PHASE ROADMAP

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PROYECTO PUENTE
Language is No Longer a Barrier.

Fomentando el Crecimiento sin Fronteras Lingüísticas.

At the Southern Georgia Black Chambers, we believe technical execution should never be limited by language. Through Project Puente (The Bridge), and support from ACE South Georgia, our Latino and bilingual entrepreneurs receive 100% equitable access to the 2026 Academy. Through partnership with the Valdosta Latino Association, we are providing Live AI-driven simultaneous Spanish translation for every lab and transcreated professional curriculum materials, ensuring you can focus on building your business infrastructure in your primary language.

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Secure Your Seat for the Session.

The Business Health Assessment is the gateway to registration. The assessment identifies any technical gaps so the cohort can hit the ground running.

This program is funded by HUD CDBG funds via the City of Valdosta.

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