CO.STARTERS Business Accelerator

Thunder Valley is working alongside Startup Sioux Falls to launch a CO.STARTERS Business Accelerator Program to support aspiring business owners in our community.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to Startup Sioux Falls, which is piloting an expanded version of its CO.STARTERS business accelerator program to support underserved founders.


Learn more about the Community Navigator Pilot Program here.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to launch a new product or service, CO.STARTERS is for you

 Program Details

During CO.STARTERS, you’ll develop and fine-tune your idea, critically examine every part of it and plan your next steps through feedback from people in the community. The program is facilitated by active local entrepreneurs, and guest speakers include specialists and professionals from Sioux Falls' leading marketing, branding, legal and finance agencies, as well as other entrepreneurs. The course consists of eleven sessions; the last session will be a Startup Pitch Night featuring cohort members. We'll cover the following topics:

  • Session 1

    Knowing yourself

  • Session 2

    Knowing Your Customer

  • Session 3

    Finding the Right Solution

  • Session 4

    Getting the Relationship Right

  • Session 5

    Building Blocks

  • Session 6

    Structures & Systems

  • Session 7

    Discovering the Bottom Line

  • Session 8

    Financial Modeling

  • Session 9

    Planning for Growth

  • Session 10

    Celebration Night

Getting Started

As we prepare for and execute this project, we will be seeking out entrepreneurial leaders in our communities to serve as partners and mentors for the program. If you’re interested in connecting with us to serve in this way, let us know by filling out this form.