Regions Bank Launches Small Business Program in Indy
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Alabama-based Regions Bank are launching a tuition-free program for small business owners in economically underserved areas. The Inner City Capital Connections program offers coaching and training, as well as insights and strategies to grow businesses and build long-term success.
As part of the program, Regions says businesses will receive guidance from nationally recognized educators and business coaching from Region’s representatives.
“Indianapolis is working hard to break historic patterns of marginalization and underinvestment in inner-city communities,” said Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas. “ICCC represents a critical boost of resources for small-business owners and entrepreneurs that can transform not just individual firms, but whole neighborhoods.”
The ICCC is part of Boston-based nonprofit Initiative for a Competitive Inner City. The nonprofit’s research shows program alumni average 120% revenue growth following the training.
“Across the country, small-business owners are thriving based on the training and coaching they’ve received through ICCC, and Regions Bank is proud to build on our support for entrepreneurs by connecting businesses with this cost-free resource for growth,” said Erik Miner, market executive for Regions Bank in Indianapolis. “Our company has worked with ICCC since 2014, and we’ve seen first-hand the results created in cities including St. Louis, Houston, Atlanta, Tampa, and more. This year, it’s Indy’s turn. We encourage small businesses to apply early while space is available and discover what they can achieve through ICCC training.”
Applications are now being accepted, and a training event is scheduled to take place in Indy on June 15. The deadline to apply is May 27.
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