LAUNCH JOCO

WHAT IS LAUNCH JOCO?

Launch Johnston County is a new initiative supporting and developing entrepreneurs and small business in Johnston County by providing access to:

WHY LAUNCH JOCO?

In many communities in the United States and across the world, most small business owners, including minorities and low income entrepreneurs, lack the training and resources necessary to be successful. Modeled after the Launch program in other areas of the state, this program is a proven recipe for bringing new entrepreneurship to the underserved in our county.

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. Launch JoCo is designed to give business owners the tools and resources needed to work “on” the business and not just “in” the business.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 LAUNCH JOCO ARE NOW CLOSED.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES

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INTERESTED IN BEING A MENTOR?

If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, or someone who wants to give to those in the early stages of business, then being a Launch JoCo Mentor is for you! Having a successful mentor relationship can play a critical role in the future success of our students, and can be extremely fulfilling for the mentor. The expectation is that you are available to meet with your student at least 4 hours a month from May through November 2023. Learn more and apply for this mentorship opportunity by applying here. Important dates: Mentor Match Night, March 28th from 5:30-9:00; Mentoring Orientation, April 27th from 6:00-8:00 and Graduation, November 28th from 6:00-9:00

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LAUNCH JOCO IS PRESENTED IN 2023 BY

GOLD SPONSOR
Douglas McClentic Architect

VIDEOGRAPHER SPONSORS
Deacon Jones Auto Group Business Elite
MedicalTraining.me

WEEKLY DINNER SPONSORS
Accentuate Staffing
Chefella's Catering and Event Planning
Douglas McClentic Architect
High Point Bookkeeping
HomeTowne Realty - Angelina Corroo
JNOW Magazine
KS Bank
SavvyCardz.com by Mobile First Builder
snaCKs Provision Company

GRADUATION SELFIE PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
First Flight Federal Credit Union

PROFESSIONAL HEAD SHOT SPONSOR
KS Bank

GRADUATION HIGH TOP TABLE SPONSORS
KS Bank
Riverside Savings Bank

SILVER SPONSOR
Johnston County Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

PROGRAM KICK-OFF SPONSOR
Craig Davis Properties

STUDENT SPONSORS
Dollar General - Distribution Center
HomeTowne Realty - Angelina Corroo
Johnston County Economic Development
Nobles Insurance Agency, Inc.
Tay and Sons Enterprise

GRADUATION DIPLOMA SPONSORS
Greg Adamson - Allen Tate
MedicalTraining.me

GRADUATION REGISTRATION SPONSOR
One80 Counseling

GRADUATION BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Pit Stop Smoke Shop LLC