Business Accelerator Program

Next date: Wednesday, October 07, 2026 | 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Small business entrepreneurs will learn the skills and techniques needed to grow their business to new, successful heights.

Through a series of 10 in-person learning sessions, participants will receive guidance from subject matter experts who share tactics for leading a small business to ultimate growth, productivity, and profitability.

Highlights of the program include:

• Opportunity for eligible City of Port St. Lucie businesses to apply for a small business grant (upon funding availability).
• Enhanced Financial Business Acumen
• Effective Social Media Marketing Skills
• Improved Entrepreneurial Skills
• Improved Customer Service and
• Maintaining Business Growth

Fall 2026 Schedule

Classes are held in-person every Wednesday: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, and 1/6 at The Indian River State College Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986, Building E - Room 206. Grant presentations will be held on 1/13, and the BAP Student and Alumni Event will be 1/20/27.*

* Schedule subject to change.

Registration Required

Registration closes Oct. 4, 2026.

Register

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This program is sponsored by the Indian River State College School of Continuing Education and conducted by the Florida Small Business Development Center.

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Location

Indian River State College, Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 34986, View Map