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The Launch programs

A free 14-week accelerator for existing small-business owners, founded by Wake Forest Rotarians, now running in two towns.

150+
Business graduates
9
Years running
$0
Cost to participants
LaunchWakeForest
The original, since 2017

Where it started. Cohorts of local owners meet weekly with mentors, bankers, and marketers to grow the businesses Wake Forest already has.

launchwakeforest.com ↗
LaunchRolesville
The expansion, next town over

The same proven program, brought to Rolesville's business community. Proof the model travels.

launchrolesville.com ↗
The program

14 weeks, free, for owners

Not a class for dreamers. A working program for people already running a business who want it to grow.

  1. Apply
    Free, but competitive. Cohorts are kept small so everyone gets attention.
  2. 14 weekly sessions
    Finance, marketing, operations, hiring, taught by people who do it for a living.
  3. Mentor matching
    Every owner is paired with an experienced local mentor for the duration.
  4. Graduate & grow
    150+ graduates so far. Many now mentor the next cohort.
From a volunteer

Why people show up for it

“Enjoy my involvement with Launch Wake Forest & Launch Rolesville, Cars & Carnivores Street Festival for Medical Debt Relief, and the many other impactful service projects done through Rotary Club of Wake Forest!”
Darryl Banks
Launch volunteer

5.0 from 19 Google reviews. Read them all on Google ↗

This is what membership builds

Launch exists because a few Rotarians decided Wake Forest's small businesses deserved a fighting chance. Imagine what you'd start.

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