IGNITE Your Business — 2027 Executive Growth Program

Information Session | Montgomery County

IGNITE Your Business is offered at NO COST to participants; however, admission is competitive and requires an application and selection process. Only approximately 20 businesses will be selected for the 2027 cohort.

You’ve built a business. Now it’s time to build its future.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us to learn about IGNITE Your Business, a no-cost executive education program designed to help established Montgomery County business owners transition From Business Owner to Growth CEO.

Through 13 interactive executive learning sessions delivered over six months, selected participants will develop the strategies, financial discipline, leadership capabilities, and practical tools needed to grow their businesses, improve profitability, expand into new markets, and build long-term business value.

Participants will also develop a customized Three-Year Strategic Growth Plan, supported by expert guidance, real-world business applications, and peer collaboration.

What You’ll Learn During This Information Session

• Program Overview: How IGNITE works, its curriculum, hybrid format, and six-month learning experience.

• Business Growth Opportunities: How the program addresses strategic growth, financial performance, marketing and sales, leadership, access to capital, and market expansion.

• Eligibility and Competitive Selection: Who qualifies, what makes a strong candidate, and how approximately 20 businesses will be selected.

• Registration and Application Process: How to register your interest, submit a competitive application, prepare for the business-readiness interview, and navigate the selection and acceptance process.

• Time Commitment and Expectations: What participants can expect from the 13 sessions, assignments, and business growth planning activities.

• Potential Microgrant Opportunities: Information about grants of up to $5,000 for eligible businesses through the Pennsylvania Southeast Business Assistance Center (PA SEBAC), administered by Greenline Access Capital. Funding is subject to eligibility requirements, approval, and availability.

• Important Dates and Next Steps: Key application milestones, program dates, and opportunities to ask questions.

Program Dates: January 20 – June 30, 2027
Program Cost: No cost to qualifying, selected participants
Learn More / Apply: https://widenersbdc.org/master_class/ignite/

Take the first step toward your next stage of growth. Register for this information session to learn how to compete for a place in IGNITE’s inaugural Montgomery County cohort.

Program developed and delivered by Widener University Small Business Development Center supporting retention and expansion initiatives of the Montgomery County Commerce Department.