AMP UP Charlotte Program Overview
SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS NETWORK
Once connected, business owners have this revelation: “I don’t have to be alone.” As a participant, you’ll be surrounded by CEOs, like you, who will become your trusted advisors. There is also an alumni group of CEOs, living around the country, for you to connect with for advice and business opportunities.
PRACTICAL BUSINESS EDUCATION
The City of Charlotte brings you the AMP Up Charlotte program, powered by Interise's award-winning StreetWise 'MBA'™ curriculum. This hands-on program provides the knowledge and know-how business owners need to create (and manage) a customized, three-year strategic growth plan.
ACCESS TO CAPITAL & CONTRACTING
Prepare for opportunities with government and anchor institutions, and learn from experts in the field of both public and private lending. Preparation for contracting success is a unique feature of the StreetWise 'MBA'™
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- $399M Total Value of Contracts Secured
- 68% Increased Revenue
- 78% of businesses reported being profitable
- 97% of businesses recommend the program
- Ethnic minority business owner with 51% or greater ownership of the business
- $175,000+ in annual revenues
- One other employee besides the owner(s)
- Been in business for at least 2 years
Accelerate. Motivate. Propel.
Are you ready to UP your business to the next level, but not sure how to get there? Get the business knowledge, management know-how, and networks you need to propel your small business. Accelerate your business to increase your revenue, create jobs, and positively impact your community.
Applications for AMP Up Charlotte Cohort 8 are now closed. Business owners are welcome to submit an application at any time to be considered for the next cohort.
"Being a part of AMP Up means receiving the peer support that all business owners need and learning to not only network together but collectively learn from one another’s successes and failures.”
“AMP us has given me the time to take a step back from the day to day operations of the business to put together a strategic growth plan. The connections and relationships built within the program are invaluable!”
Tracei D. Ball MD
Charlotte '19
OnCall Mobile Medical and Wellness
Reena Powers
Charlotte '19
S&B Computer and Office Products, Inc.
POWERED BY
The City of Charlotte, in partnership with the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, is hosting the
8th AMP Up Cohort to help Charlotte small businesses amplify their business model.
"This program is challenging and rewarding, where you can see the instant changes as you apply the techniques and skills that are taught in every class. You can visually and physically see the changes immediately, which is "Impressive", and makes you realize you are in the right place to help see your goals become a reality.”
“The cobbler's kids have no shoes. Sometimes we put the needs of our businesses lower on the totem pole because of the amount of work we do for our clients and other responsibilities. I knew there would be a level of accountability, restructuring and strategic planning required of me in this program that I could not escape. The timing is perfect, and I'm eager to perfect my growth plan with the guidance of the curriculum, our amazing instructor, and the support of my classmates.”
Dr. LaTanya Bowman
Charlotte '18
Discovery Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Tya Bolton
Charlotte '18
Divinity Affairs
"AMP Up has provided a wealth of knowledge and a road map to success!.”
“I am more confident that I am capable of applying all that I have learned and see my company grow and surpass the goals set for the next 3 years.”
Div Bhingradia
Charlotte '19
Fastsigns Mooresville
Maria Camacho,
Charlotte '19
CS Plumbing, Inc.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
National Program Results
Based on 2021 Assessment Data, collected by Interise
"The courses are so in-depth and leave you wanting to learn more. We are leaving with a growth plan that will be reviewed and vetted by peers and mentors. This program gives us tools to add to our toolbox!”
“Even with the current challenges due to COVID pandemic, the virtual learning has proven to be effective The course content is very apt for small business and it is giving us right information to get ready for taking the business to next stage.”
Robert Grooms
Charlotte '21
Queen Boss Construction, LLC
Aparna Padhye
Charlotte '21
Marathi Masala
