Emerging Brand Accelerator Chicago provides tailored education, mentorship, and resources that prepare diverse founders to break through and succeed in retail. Ultimately, we aim to leverage the power of business ownership to build a more inclusive and equitable economy. 

This intensive Hybrid 8-week accelerator is designed for early-stage brands in revenue looking to scale into retail. Participants will refine their sales presentations and processes, increase their inventory and supply chain capacities, build a stand-out brand identity, and be guided through retailer compliance requirements. The program includes a series of virtual workshops and 1:1 tailored mentoring aligned to the supplier criteria required by retailers.