Springfield & Western MA
Inner City Capital Connections
Apply for the 2024 Cohort | Nominate and Collaborate
ICCC is excited to return to Springfield and Western MA for the 5th time in 2024, thanks to our lead sponsor, MassMutual Foundation and Berkshire Bank! ICCC is excited to return to Springfield and Western MA for the 5th time in 2024! Springfield and Western MA is home to 276 ICCC alumni, and since their participation they have averaged 130% growth in revenue, and raised $7.5M in capital.
The ICCC Springfield and Western MA program will be offered in-person in 2024, with the Opening Seminar Series taking place Wednesday October 16th, 2024.
Learn more about the ICCC program by checking out our Program Overview Video here. For questions regarding the 2024 Springfield and Western MA Cohort, reach out directly to Genesis Moran, Program Coordinator, at gmoran@icic.org or (617) 238-3018.
“The opening seminar was excellent! The panel was phenomenal and informative offering diverse resources. The panelists really “get it” and understand the challenges small businesses face. The networking sessions were very beneficial and provided opportunities for future potential collaboration.”
Specialized Career Guidance, 2022 ICCC Springfield and Western MA Participant
Apply for the 2024 Springfield and Western MA Cohort
Are you a business owner from Springfield and Western MA and surrounding communities looking to grow and scale your business amid the pandemic? If so, apply to participate in ICCC today! The application deadline is Friday, August 23, 2024.
Once you submit your application, you will be prompted to schedule a phone interview with ICCC. For questions about the application process, contact Genesis Moran at gmoran@icic.org or (617) 238-3018.
2024 Springfield and Western MA Timeline
- Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2024
- Application Deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024
- ICCC Springfield and Western MA In-person Opening Seminar Series: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Become a Nominator for the 2024 Springfield and Western MA Cohort
As a Nominator with ICCC, we would work together to identify and nominate businesses in your network to participate in ICCC.
We’ve created the 2024 Springfield and Western MA Nominator Toolkit which includes our Nominator Process Packet, sample language and social media copy to promote the program, and other tools to best assist you through the nomination process. It outlines the various ways you can get involved as a nominator, the nomination and application timelines, best practices, and FAQs.
You can nominate business owners using our online Nomination Form by Friday, September 6, 2024.
For questions about the nomination process, contact Genesis Moran at gmoran@icic.org or (617) 238-3018.
Become a Collaborator with the 2024 Springfield and Western MA Cohort
As a Collaborator with ICCC, we would work together to promote and provide resources to the larger small business ecosystem by hosting webinars, volunteering as coaches for ICCC, and participating in various panel discussions.
If you’re interested in serving as a Collaborator, please schedule a call to speak with Genesis Moran here. Read below to see some of the ways in which you can get involved:
- Are you a subject matter expert that would like to share knowledge about business practices you’re passionate about? Browse our webinar archive and learn how to get involved in a live 1-hr session here!
- Do you enjoy dedicating your time to mentorship and are interested in volunteering as a small business coach? Learn more about our one-on-one coaching component and how to get involved here!
For additional ways to engage with ICCC, please review the For Partners page here. We are always looking for innovative ways to engage with our partners.
”This is excellent! High quality! I immediately was able to apply the learning. I feel empowered and inspired.”
TLB Consulting LLC, 2022 ICCC Springfield and Western MA Participant
