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SPARK Business Accelerator

SPARK Business Accelerator at Saint Mary's College is a 13-week program within the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative. It empowers women with business knowledge and personal development to start or launch their business. The program has also created a network community for business owners and mentors.

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SPARK Business Accelerator

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Willow WetherallDirectorWomen's Entrepreneurship Initiativehttps://www.saintmarys.edu/wei

Maricela C. NavarroOwnerOxfox Carriers

Laquisha JacksonOwnerSoulful Kitchenhttps://www.soulfulkitchensb.com/

Paula SoursCEOVisions GPS Brandinghttps://www.facebook.com/VisionsGPSbrandingLLC/

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Date uploaded: June 16, 2021

Organization: Saint Mary's College
City: Notre Dame, IN

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