ENTREPRENEURS WANTED
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for business development services, education, resources and funding opportunities? LaunchJOCO is a county-wide collaborative initiative supporting and developing entrepreneurs and small businesses across Johnston County.
LaunchJOCO PROGRAMS
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READY TO JOIN LaunchJOCO?
GET INVOLVED - BE 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 LaunchJOCO 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 2024. Learn more and apply for this mentorship opportunity by applying here.
2023 CALENDAR
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To learn more about LaunchJOCO and how you can benefit from the combination of business and financial resources the program provides, please register to attend an information session:
INTERVIEWS
SEPTEMBER 25-26
CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATION & CLASS OF 2024 KICKOFF CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER 28
2024 CALENDAR
Orientation and Live Plan Log In
January 25 - 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024
CLASS SCHEDULE
*all classes are held at Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024, 135 Best Wood Drive, Clayton, NC 27520
from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. (includes dinner)
January 30 - Entrepreneurship Foundations: Mission and Vision
February 6 - Value Proposition and Canvas
February 13 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 1
February 20 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 2
February 27 - Pricing Models and Strategies
March 5 - Location and Facilities
March 12 - Intro to Financials
March 19 - Mentor Match Night
March 26 - NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK
April 2 - Credit Class and Mentor Notifications
April 9 - Financial Forecasting Pt 1
April 16 - Financial Forecasting Pt 2
April 23 - Schedule/Milestones/Pitch
End of Education Social/Celebration TBD
April 30 - 5:30-8:30p.m.
Mentoring
April 25 - Mentor Orientation
May 1-Oct 31 - (minimum 4 hours/month)
EMBARK
November 19 - Class of 2024 Graduation/Pitch Presentation and Class of 2025 Reveal
January 25 - 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024
CLASS SCHEDULE
*all classes are held at Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center, Room 2024, 135 Best Wood Drive, Clayton, NC 27520
from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. (includes dinner)
January 30 - Entrepreneurship Foundations: Mission and Vision
February 6 - Value Proposition and Canvas
February 13 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 1
February 20 - Market and Competitive Research Pt 2
February 27 - Pricing Models and Strategies
March 5 - Location and Facilities
March 12 - Intro to Financials
March 19 - Mentor Match Night
March 26 - NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK
April 2 - Credit Class and Mentor Notifications
April 9 - Financial Forecasting Pt 1
April 16 - Financial Forecasting Pt 2
April 23 - Schedule/Milestones/Pitch
End of Education Social/Celebration TBD
April 30 - 5:30-8:30p.m.
Mentoring
April 25 - Mentor Orientation
May 1-Oct 31 - (minimum 4 hours/month)
EMBARK
November 19 - Class of 2024 Graduation/Pitch Presentation and Class of 2025 Reveal
2023 LaunchJOCO PRESENTED BY
GOLD SPONSOR
Douglas McClentic Architect PROGRAM KICK-OFF SPONSOR Craig Davis Properties 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 Mobile First Card snaCKs Provision Company PROFESSIONAL HEAD SHOT SPONSOR KS Bank |
SILVER SPONSOR
Johnston County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 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 Black Castle IT MedicalTraining.me GRADUATION REGISTRATION SPONSOR One80 Counseling GRADUATION BEVERAGE SPONSOR Pit Stop Smoke Shop LLC GRADUATION HIGH TOP TABLE SPONSORS KS Bank Riverside Savings Bank GRADUATION SELFIE PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR First Flight Federal Credit Union |
2022 LaunchJoCo Graduates
Gail BryantMinnie R Estate Development |
Tony BurgessPro Barber Mobile Solutions |
Vilamon CarrollClayton Integrative Massage and Wellness |
Shaunta ClowneyCHASE Center, LLC |
Jacqlyn CoffmenConfit Culinary Studio |
Brittney CruzB. Cruz Jewelry Design |
Deborah DavidDD's Gracious Gifts |
Deardra HolderLavender and Lace Wreaths and Crafts, LLC. |
Hadeel KhraisABA Love, a Mobile Autism Service |
Stephanie MatosHappy Owl, LLC. |
Teresa McDonaldThe McDonald Group, LLC. |
Brenda McLambRecompense Farm |
Shatisha McLaurinT and S Entertainment |
Patrick MeniboonThe Courage Hacker |
Camilla SandersLove & Lux, LLC. |
Danielle SennertLocals Only Coffee Company |
Mark SennertStray Voltage Sign Co. |
Sheila WhiteSheila's Perfect Designz |
Tiesha WhittakerButtermilk Boutique, LLC |
Precious WrightDry Roots Hair Care, LLC |