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NextStage Business Accelerator Program

 

Applications Open: January 1, 2026
Program Starts: Spring 2026
Program Ends: Fall 2026​

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The Space Coast Black Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch its inaugural NextStage Business Accelerator Program—a 6-month entrepreneurial support initiative designed to help under-resourced businesses grow in revenue, profitability, and prominence. This accelerator provides individualized business assessments, customized work plans, and one-on-one technical assistance to help business owners refine operations, enhance capacity, and scale sustainably.

 

Program Goal

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The goal of NextStage is to help under-resourced business owners:

  • Maximize operational efficiency

  • Strengthen business sophistication

  • Drive increased profitability and revenue

 

Under resourced businesses continue to face systemic challenges in accessing capital and resources. Disparities in lending practices, the racial wealth gap, and the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have all contributed to obstacles for growth. NextStage directly addresses these barriers by providing the tools, strategies, and networks needed to thrive. 

 

Program Benefits

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  • No cost to participate

  • Membership in the Space Coast Black Chamber of Commerce (SCBCC)

  • Custom work plan with trackable milestones to accelerate growth

  • Monthly peer roundtables for networking and idea-sharing

  • Access to Chamber executives and leadership networks

  • Language support available, as needed

  • Collaborative social media campaign to promote participant businesses across SCBCC platforms

  • Spotlight opportunities at the 2026 Awards Gala and/or State of the Coast Conference

  • Cross-sector business promotion throughout the SCBCC network

 

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

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  • Own a for-profit, pre-established business (minimum of six (6) months in operation)

  • Business must be founded or registered in the State of Florida

  • Business must not be a franchise or affiliated with a national chain

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Applications open January 1, 2026.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to take your business to the NextStage.

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