HoCo Higher: Growth Accelerator

HoCo Higher: Growth Accelerator is designed for growth companies generating above $50K but under $250K in revenue. This 7-week in-person program at the Maryland Innovation Center offers you the opportunity to work ON, not IN, your business. With expert coaching you’ll develop a market strategy, generate customers, create a growth plan, identify actionable priorities, find funding pathways and produce a compelling business pitch.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop strategic thinking and independent problem-solving skills.
• Clarify your message, qualify leads and reduce marketing costs.
• Build loyal customers and increase your market share.
• Create a results-driven marketing strategy for eCommerce, B2B and B2G.
• Develop a “One-Page Strategic Growth Plan” with clear priorities.
• Secure financing to fuel your business growth.
• Enhance your presentation skills to engage investors, attract customers and empower your team.

Key Takeaways:

• A structured approach to achieving strategic business goals.
• Access to an “Accelerator Virtual Library” with over 100 hours of resources.
• One-on-one virtual coaching tailored to your business needs.
• A fully integrated growth plan to scale your business effectively.
• Tools to secure necessary funding and confidently pitch your business.

Meet Your Instructor:

Russell C. Teter III, CVB, MBA, is a seasoned business coach and facilitator with over 30 years of experience coaching more than 16,000 business owners and executives across nearly every major industry. Specializing in government contracting, Russell is also an instructor at the University of Maryland’s CEO Accelerator by the Small Business Development Center and a certified Sandler Selling System trainer.

Russell’s deep industry knowledge and passion for helping businesses grow have made him a sought-after coach and consultant. He has secured hundreds of millions in equity and debt financing for clients, managed multi-year government contracts, and developed leadership materials for Fortune 500 executives. His diverse expertise ensures that you’ll receive the tools and guidance needed to accelerate your business’s growth and success.