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THE PREMIER MAIN ST. ACCELERATOR

TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Empower by GoDaddy, in partnership with ignite sparked by BBB, is a premier 8-week small business Main St. Accelerator.


  • Curriculum delivered by industry leaders.
  • Mentorship and support from community leaders and like-minded entrepreneurs.
  • In-kind GoDaddy products for business improvement.
  • Scholarship based.

Apply to AUGUST 2023 Cohort

Session topics include:

  • Website design, SEO, E-commerce, branding
  • Marketing, social media, sales strategies
  • Legal advice, best hiring practices, DEI
  • Self-care and ethical guidance
  • Funding options and financial tips

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Apply to the March 2023 Cohort

A MAIN ST. ACCELERATOR THAT’S GOT IT ALL

Expert Advice

Interactive Sessions

Interactive Sessions

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Gain experienced and practical advice from industry experts.

Interactive Sessions

Interactive Sessions

Interactive Sessions

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Engage with business leaders to solve the pain points that many businesses face.

Networking

Interactive Sessions

GoDaddy Products

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Establish meaningful relationships with like-minded business owners.

GoDaddy Products

Tailored Mentorship

GoDaddy Products

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Receive free GoDaddy products to reach business goals more efficiently and effectively. 

Tailored Mentorship

Tailored Mentorship

Tailored Mentorship

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1:1 Mentorship to meet the unique needs of varied industries so participants can turn ideas into clear business actions. 

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Common FAQs

What is Empower by GoDaddy?

Why is Empower by GoDaddy hosted at BBB?

Why is Empower by GoDaddy hosted at BBB?

Empower by GoDaddy is GoDaddy's global community and philanthropic program equipping entrepreneurs in underserved communities with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their journeys. 


Better Business Bureau® Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) launched Empower by GoDaddy to deliver this education to Main St. entrepreneurs who want to ignite their venture. This multiweek program is a premier Main St. Accelerator and only accepts a limited number of applicants per cohort.

Why is Empower by GoDaddy hosted at BBB?

Why is Empower by GoDaddy hosted at BBB?

Why is Empower by GoDaddy hosted at BBB?

Better Business Bureau® Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB), is one of the most innovative BBBs in the nation with startup support including incubation, funding, acceleration and accreditation. 


BBB is dedicated to helping build better businesses with ethics at the forefront, which aligns with GoDaddy’s mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all. BBB is proud to collaborate with GoDaddy, a long-time BBB Accredited Business, to bring these important resources to our communities.

What does this program offer?

Why is Empower by GoDaddy hosted at BBB?

What is a Main St. Entrepreneur?

Empower by GoDaddy participants will graduate the program with the confidence and knowledge to skyrocket their business to the next level! The well-rounded program provides virtual training sessions, mentorship, and amazing networking opportunities. Past participants received legal audits and advice courtesy of Snell and Wilmer and financial guidance courtesy of Desert Financial Credit Union. Educational resources, mentorship, and coworking were provided by BBB, and free technology products and technical assistance were provided by GoDaddy. The inaugural cohort won over $10,000 in prizes!

What is a Main St. Entrepreneur?

Who is an ideal candidate for Empower by GoDaddy?

What is a Main St. Entrepreneur?

Main St. entrepreneurs are small business owners who make a big impact in the community! Small businesses comprise 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses and are the  unsung heroes keeping the heartbeat of our economy alive. 


Main St. entrepreneurs are the types of businesses you'd see on a quintessential downtown street - from a florist to a mechanic, a salon to a coffee shop, tradespeople and every service professional in between.

Who is an ideal candidate for Empower by GoDaddy?

Who is an ideal candidate for Empower by GoDaddy?

Who is an ideal candidate for Empower by GoDaddy?

Empower by GoDaddy is for Main St. entrepreneurs who want to take their businesses to the next level.  


Compared to a business incubator, Empower by GoDaddy was created as an accelerator for those who wish to improve or scale their business. The program is geared toward entrepreneurs who need extra support in business operations, finance, legal, marketing, and digital media. Applications are being accepted from businesses operating in the BBB Pacific Southwest’s service area, which includes Greater Arizona and Southern California.

How can a business apply and is there a cost?

Who is an ideal candidate for Empower by GoDaddy?

Who is an ideal candidate for Empower by GoDaddy?

The application is free and courtesy of GoDaddy, all accepted participants will receive a full program scholarship valued at over $5,000. 


Accepted participants should expect to pay a one-time $99 material program fee. If a business is unable to cover the material program fee, limited scholarships are available.

What happens after a business submits an application?

What happens after a business submits an application?

What happens after a business submits an application?

Once a business owner has completed the application, they will set up a formal interview. All applications will be followed by phone interviews in order to move on to the next phase of the program. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.


If accepted, businesses should expect to spend 6-8 hours per week dedicated to Empower by GoDaddy. Accepted businesses are required to attend all virtual training sessions and are encouraged to meet with mentors regularly in order to gain the full value of the program.

How else can a business get involved?

What happens after a business submits an application?

What happens after a business submits an application?

BBB is actively seeking key partners, speakers, and mentors for the Empower by GoDaddy program. Those passionate about serving entrepreneurs and helping them increase efficiencies to ignite their businesses are encouraged to contact empower@bbbcommunity.org for partnership opportunities.



NOTE: If you have a disability and/or special need that may require special accommodation for our application(s) or website feature(s), please email empower@bbbcommunity.org for assistance. 

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