Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship

The Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship is a fully-funded 16-week program for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders who uplift and amplify their community’s small business ecosystem in Baltimore, Chicago, and Washington D.C.. Through expert-led training, capital connections, and leadership development, Fellows gain the tools to scale their impact while building stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems in their communities.

Fellows Receive: Business and Leadership Workshops led by subject matter experts and impact leaders Mentorship & Capital Connections Basecamps to create lasting impact in their communities In Person Local Event(s) and the Opportunity to attend In Person Summit event

Program Dates: February 25 - June 4

• You are a small business owner, nonprofit leader, or entrepreneur with proven results supporting other businesses or connecting individuals to financial products and services in underserved communities.
• You are based in Baltimore, Washington D.C., or Chicago.
• You have engaged customers, measurable results, and have produced roughly $100,000 in revenue and/or managed operations with a budget of approximately $100,000. (All legal business structures welcome: for-profit, nonprofit, social enterprise, etc.).
• You must be able to commit to the full 16-week program, including the mandatory one-day in-person Immersive and weekly workshops held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time. We prioritize participants who are fully committed to active engagement throughout the entire program. The program’s success depends on building a strong community where all participants are enthusiastic about both learning and sharing their experiences with others.