Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship

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About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

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.

About this opportunity

Program Dates: February 25 - June 4

Who can apply

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.