FAQs
Scale Up Milwaukee, an initiative of the Greater Milwaukee Committee is transforming the culture of growth through impactful events and programs designed to infuse growth into every corner and help spread inclusive economic prosperity. By working directly with ambitious entrepreneurs and the stakeholders that support them!
Scale Up Milwaukee works directly with business owners to meet them where they’re at and to address their most pressing needs. That looks like offering our SPARC accelerator program and a membership platform, plus a slew of events, connections, and other resources.
Membership is an opportunity to create ongoing prosperity in our region. Benefits include unlimited consultation called Office Hours, Round Tables, discounted programming like SPARC, Bootcamps, and monthly events such as Business Owner Meet Ups and Meet the Masters. Plus, you get access to our network and resources whenever you need us!
Membership payments are a one time fee for a calendar year in order to keep your membership current and active. You can use any major credit cards, checking accounts, and/or debit cards.
Membership is $199/yr. See the Membership Dues and sign up here and contact DeShaun Robinson with any questions
An accelerator is a program that helps companies grow both quickly and sustainability, gaining tools, tactics, and strategies to do so. Our accelerator is designed for existing businesses with a viable product or service that is looking to take their companies to the next level. Curriculum is facilitated by experts, business owners, program alum, and faculty, with topics focusing primarily on sales, marketing, finances, operations, and organizational development.
SPARC is designed for Black-, Hispanic-, and women-owned companies under $1M in annual revenue. SPARC is held virtually over 10 weeks in the Spring and the Fall. The fee for SPARC is $500 and includes Scale Up Milwaukee Membership during the length of SPARC.
Have questions? Emailed Elizabeth Cizinsky or check out the list of past participants here.