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2024 WE Fellowship Application

Please complete all of the following fields to apply for the Woman Entrepreneur (WE) Fellowship from the Junior League of New Orleans. Please note that once you start, you will not be able to save the application and return to it. If you have difficulty uploading any files, you may email them to wefellowship@jlno.org.

For more information on the WE Fellowship, visit www.jlno.org/WEFellowship.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on January 8, 2024.

The WE Fellowship Pitch Competition will be on April 11, 2024. The event will be held in-person at the Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters located at 4319 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.

Please Note: The Junior League of New Orleans holds the right to reschedule, relocate, or adjust any format of the WE Fellowship Pitch Competition.

General Information

Applicant Name

Company/Business Name

Phone

Company Address and/or location?

List Any Additional Owners of Company Listed Above

Date Company Founded

Annual Revenues

Number of Employees: If this business has no employees, please type "0" in this field.

Please indicate if you have any brand protection, including trademarks, copyrights, etc.

By checking this box you confirm that you will be available to present on April 11, 2024 if selected.

By checking this box you confirm that you are 21 years or older and are a legal resident of the United States.

By checking this box you confirm that your business has been formed under U.S. law and is currently operating within 40 miles of New Orleans, Louisiana.

By checking this box you, you confirm that your business is in good standing with the Secretary of State

By checking this box, you confirm that your business has annual revenue greater than $0 and less then $750,000

By checking this box, you confirm that JLNO retains the right to utilize photos and information pertaining to your business, and you are willing to share feedback and testimonials regarding your experience with JLNO.

Online Presence

If you or your company do not have a presence on a specific platform listed below, please enter "NA".

Website

LinkedIn Profile

Facebook Page (business or personal)

Twitter (business or personal)

Instagram (business or personal)

TikTok (business or personal)

Blog Address (business or personal)

Personal Statement (max 300 words): Be sure to include you background and expertise. Tell us your “why” (what motivates you) and how you address challenges.

Company Description (max 100 words): Provide your company’s “elevator pitch” and/or “mission statement.” Tell us what you hope to accomplish with your business and what makes it unique.

Please describe the business target market

Please describe how the business will utilize the grant and how the grant will enable the business scale

Please describe the resources, in addition to grant money, the business owner is seeking from the WE Fellowship components (mentorship in a specific skill set, access to meeting space, etc.)

Please attach your Resume (optional).

Social Responsibility (max 200 words): Please tell us if your business has a social impact component. Also, list volunteer work and the types of nonprofits you support with your time or resources.

Please describe the impact the business has on the community (max 200 words)

Please describe any future goals or aspirations you have for the business in the next six, twelve, and eighteen months

Please attach your Business Plan, Operating Budget, or Financial Forecast.

Please attach up to three additional materials that share the story of your business or demonstrate your impact. These could be brochures, photos, videos, etc.

File 1

File 2

File 3

Areas of Improvement (max 200 words): Tell us how this fellowship would expand your business and how you would use the resources provided. If you have one, please list a specific area or concern that requires professional services or guidance.

Please attach any additional materials (optional).

I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that all of the information on this form is correct. I also understand that failure to report complete and accurate information may result in my disqualification:

Before you click the Submit button below, be sure that you have completed all required fields. Should you have difficulty, please email wefellowship@jlno.org or call JLNO Headquarters at 504-891-5845.

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