Empowerment Academy Application

Empowerment Academy Application

Doing Business As (DBA)

Notice:

Unfortunately, only Maryland-based businesses are able to apply for the Empowerment Academy at this time.

Are you a Maryland-based Business?*

Yes

Address*

Street # and name

Address 2

Building/suite

Business Social Media

Select

Personal Information

Prior Family Name

(if applicable)

Race/Ethnicity*

Select

Hispanic/Latinx*

Yes

Gender Identity*

Select

Business Information

Products/Services Offered*

Type of Disadvantaged Business*

Minority-owned

Women-owned

Veteran-owned

Ownership Percentage*

Employee Types*

Full-Time

Part-Time

Contractors

2025 Gross Revenue (projected)*

How did you hear about the Tradepoint Empowerment Academy?*

Select

Briefly discuss why you are interested in the Tradepoint Atlantic Empowerment Academy and what you expect to get out of it.*

How will it enable you to grow your business (500 words or less)

Capability Statement*

Perfecting Your Capability Statement — Maryland Small Business Center

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1) Contact Email Address*

1) Contact Phone Number*

Phone

2) Contact Email Address*

2) Contact Phone Number*

Phone

3) Contact Email Address*

3) Contact Phone Number*

Phone

Have you done business with Tradepoint in the past?*

Yes

What type of business?

When did this occur?

Have you done business with a Tradepoint tenant in the past?*

Yes

What type of business?

When did this occur?

Empowerment Academy Application Questions

Why are you interested in participating in the Empowerment Academy?*

What about the program aligns with your values, business needs, or aspirations?)

What do you hope to gain from your participation in the Empowerment Academy?*

Consider both personal growth and business development opportunities.

What are your short-term and long-term goals for your company?*

How do you envision this program supporting those goals?

What specific challenges are you currently facing in growing or scaling your business?*

How might the Empowerment Academy help address these challenges?

What are your personal goals as a business owner or leader during this program?*

What skills, connections, or resources are you hoping to strengthen?

Are there specific topics or areas of focus you’d like the Academy to cover?*

Note: this helps us tailor the experience to the needs of our cohort.

Any Other Relevant Information

Send me a copy of my responses

Contact Information

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Personal Information

Business Information

References

Previous Engagement

Empowerment Academy Application Questions