Events

Indiana Accelerator Course

Indiana Accelerator Course

Monday, January 6, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025    
All Day

January 2025

The Root at Novaparke is partnering with MatchBOX Studios to bring a proven 7 week acceleration course to The Root, Noveparke, and the New Albany communities to increase access to support for potential and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners. This course, which is valued at nearly $5,000/founder, is being offered at no cost for accepted applicants thanks to support from Indiana Economic Development Corporation, MatchBOX Studios, and The Root at Novaparke.

The course includes engaging weekly sessions with other local entrepreneurs at The Root, and is designed to help them get their businesses started or moving forward. The class is hybrid and virtual participation is available.

7-WEEK COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1 – Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style
Week 2 – Marketing Messages and Value Propositions
Week 3 – Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit
Week 4 – Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy
Week 5 – Sales, Competition, and Business Models
Week 6 – Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice
Week 7 – 1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors and Coaches

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 2024

The course is limited to 10 – 12 participants. Application is not a guarantee of participation in the course. Accepted entrepreneurs will be notified via email and text after the committee has reviewed all applications.

Apply Now

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Upcoming Events

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Yoga at Novaparke

First Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM
in the Conference Center

Led by instructor Brittany Loftus, this is a donation-based Beginning Level class, and 100% of proceeds go directly to local charities and nonprofits. No registration is required, and all are welcome.

Second Cup

Second Wednesday of every month from 8:00 - 9:00 AM

This event's location rotates between Novaparke, The Root in downtown New Albany and the Floyd County Library.

Grab a free cup of coffee and a pastry and join us for Second Cup. No registration is required, and all are welcome. Each month features a different entrepreneur or innovator talking about their journey.

Second Cup is free event aimed at building business communities, made possible through a partnership with Novaparke, The Root, and The Floyd County Library.

Recent Events

Christmas in the County

Saturday, December 2 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM

Join Floyd County for this local holiday celebration. Shop the vendor market, get pictures taken with Santa, and enjoy music, food trucks, a movie showing and more. This is a free event that’s organized by Novaparke, Destination Georgetown, and Floyd County Parks & Recreation.

Novaparke Open House and Entrepreneurial Resources Showcase

Wednesday, November 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Are you a business owner or a budding entrepreneur with an idea? Join us at the Novaparke Conference Center in Georgetown, Indiana for a chance to tour the Center and co-working / office spaces, and visit with representatives and advisors from IU Southeast School of Business, the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC).