Village Roots is a program for alumni entrepreneurs who are ready to deepen their impact, strengthen their foundation, and grow within a supportive community. Whether you're expanding your vision, seeking new opportunities, or looking to reconnect, Village Roots offers mentorship, hands-on support, and access to valuable resources to help you thrive.

By fostering relationships among alumni and industry leaders, the program helps you stay rooted while reaching new heights together.

We are currently accepting applications for 2026 Village Roots. 

Get Procured is designed to empower small businesses to understand and navigate the procurement process effectively. The program is anchored by a five-day in-person immersive training that brings together procurement officials from federal, state, and local entities, as well as corporate partners, across Georgia and Mississippi. Participants will gain firsthand insights into contracting processes and procedures and have opportunities to network directly with decision-makers to learn how to access procurement opportunities, obtain and leverage certifications, and develop partnerships to secure contracts.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Get Procured Cohorts in Georgia and Mississippi.

For Georgia, we are seeking businesses located in the Metropolitan Atlanta area and surrounding suburbs, as well as the cities of Macon, Augusta, Valdosta, Savannah, and Columbus.

For Mississippi, applications are open to businesses across the entire state.

Thank you for your interest in Elevated Cities!

Please read this message carefully before completing your application, as only one application per business owner will be accepted. If you own multiple businesses, please choose one business to submit for consideration.

Elevated Cities will have four cohorts during the 2025 - April 2026 program season:

• Elevated Cities SOUTH [AL, TN, KY, AR, TX, FL, GA, LA]: Applications are now closed.
• Elevated Cities ATLANTIC [SC, NC, VA, WV, DC, MD, NYC, NJ]: Applications are now closed.
• Elevated Cities WEST [CA + all West Coast states]: Applications are now closed.
• Elevated Cities MIDWEST [MO, MI, IL, OH + all Midwest states]: Applications will be launch in October 2025.

You are welcome to apply to the cohort that best fits your location and business needs. Please note that if selected to participate in a cohort that is not in your region, any in-person opportunities must be attended in the host city of your cohort.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!

ELEVATE Mississippi is designed for Mississippi entrepreneurs in the growth stage who are working to expand their business and have an annual revenue under $100,000. This program provides support through mentorship, training, and resources to help business owners overcome growth challenges and scale sustainably. By fostering connections and offering hands-on assistance, ELEVATE Mississippi aims to empower local entrepreneurs to elevate their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic landscape.

We are currently accepting applications for our Winter 2026 cohort.  Decisions will be made in January 2026.

The Scaling Suite, formerly known as HER Pro Bono, is designed for experienced, businesses seeking opportunities for boutique placement or businesses with brick-and-mortar locations. This program offers one-on-one technical assistance in areas such as operations, marketing, and sales to help entrepreneurs strengthen infrastructure and prepare for capital access. The Scaling Suite empowers founders to tackle growth challenges and scale confidently and sustainably.
 

Applications are currently being accepted for our 2026  cohort.