The Entrepreneurial Academy® is a ten-week course that teaches existing and future entrepreneurs the essentials of starting and owning a business.

With a combination of subject-matter experts, direct mentoring, coaching opportunities, pitch practice, and timely content, the Entrepreneurial Academy highlights the fundamentals of launching and growing a business.

The program is invaluable for businesses at any stage, from guiding startups in their first years of operation to supporting established businesses looking to grow within their chosen industries.

The weekly content is practical, applied and resource-rich. Over 10 weeks, students have an opportunity to learn through compelling stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation.

These instructors and business leaders share one thread in common– they are connections for life. These relationships don’t end when the program does.

The Fall 2021 session of the Entrepreneurial Academy® starts on Monday, September 13, 2021, and runs through Monday, November 22, 2021 (10 weeks). Classes are held every Monday night from 6:00 pm – 9:00 via Zoom.

Cost: Tuition for the program is $399.

Tuition includes:
Meals are included from a variety local vendors every class

Upon successful completion of Entrepreneurial Academy®, participants will receive a free 1-year Startup membership to the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Eligibility:
To be eligible for the free Chamber membership, participants must attend 7 of the 9 educational sessions.

**NOTE: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM.**

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Anyone interested! Entrepreneurial experience is not necessary to apply. This course is open to the public.

WHEN & WHERE
Fall Semester 2021 Dates: September 13 – November 22, 2021
Classes are held virtually online every Monday evening from 6 – 9 PM