The Boost Pad

💻 Can't make it in person? Join us from wherever you are!

Ready to grow your business? Learn how The Boost Pad Cohort 13 can help you build the skills, connections, and confidence to take your next step.

Join our Virtual Information Session to:
- Meet The Boost Pad team
- Learn about our 14-week entrepreneur accelerator
- Discover the resources and support available to founders
- Ask your questions during a live Q&A
- Attend from anywhere with an internet connection

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)
💻 Live on Zoom

Register today by scanning the QR code or using the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gb_ilmAxRaGyHrBbTj3GMQ #/registration

Whether you're launching your first business or preparing for your next stage of growth, this session is the perfect place to start.

Tag an entrepreneur who should attend! 👇

💡 Have questions about The Boost Pad Cohort 13? Let's talk.

Thinking about applying but want to learn more first?
Join one of our upcoming FREE Information Sessions to meet our team, explore the program, and discover how The Boost Pad has helped 200+ entrepreneurs build stronger businesses over the past four years.

📍 Information Session #1 (In Person)
🗓 Wednesday, August 19
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

💻 Information Session #2 (Virtual)
🗓 Wednesday, September 2
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM (ET)

Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your business to the next level, this is your opportunity to ask questions, connect with our community, and see if Cohort 13 is the right fit for you.

✨ As a Cohort participant, you'll gain access to:

✔ Entrepreneurial training
✔ One-on-one business coaching
✔ Professional coworking space
✔ Funding opportunities
✔ Pro bono legal services
✔ Alumni network
✔ Pitch competition opportunities

🚀 Only 15–20 entrepreneurs will be selected for Cohort 13.
Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward growing your business.

🔗 Register for an Information Session today.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ATR6Y1d/inpersoninfosessionC13

Founder Spotlight: Daija Peeler

Behind every successful business is a founder with the courage to turn vision into action.

Meet Daija Peeler, Founder & CEO of SevenSixteen, whose passion for storytelling, branding, and community impact is helping organizations and entrepreneurs amplify their voices and create meaningful change. Through creativity and purpose, she's building more than a business—she's creating opportunities for others to be seen, heard, and empowered.

As a proud member of The Boost Pad Cohort 12, Daija continues to grow her business while investing in the success of her community. During The Boost Pad Pitch Competition, she was awarded the $5,000 Startup Currency Award, sponsored by NC IDEA , recognizing the strength of her vision and supporting the continued growth of SevenSixteen.

We're proud to celebrate founders like Daija who are using entrepreneurship as a force for creativity, connection, and lasting community impact.

📖Read Daija's full Founder Spotlight:
theboostpad.org/founder-spotlight-daija-peeler

🌐Learn more about SevenSixteen:
sevensixteen.org/

Strong communities are built through collaboration.

Every thriving entrepreneur has a network of people who believe in their vision.

At The Boost Pad , we're committed to creating spaces where founders can learn, connect, and grow together. From educational workshops to meaningful conversations with experienced business leaders, every event is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and take the next step toward success.

👉 Swipe through to see the power of community in action.

Ready to learn more about how The Boost Pad is empowering entrepreneurs across North Carolina?

🔗 Read more at theboostpad.org
https://www.theboostpad.org