Apply for the Fellowship

If you're running an established business in Michigan and seeking support, resources, and connections to strengthen your business, we want to hear from you.

The Program for What Comes After

Starting a business is hard. Building one is harder. The Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship brings together established women business owners who have moved beyond the startup phase and are now navigating the complex challenges of scaling their companies. Our cohort consists of second-stage businesses—those generating between $1-5 million in annual revenue, operating for at least three years, and employing multiple full-time team members.

We’re looking for business owners who thrive in collaborative environments and can fully commit to the program—attending all in-person sessions, participating in one-on-one coaching, and engaging in every aspect of the nine-month fellowship. Participants who gain the most come ready to contribute, learn, and problem-solve alongside other committed business leaders.

This program combines mentorship with group learning sessions, connecting you with Michigan’s top business leaders and a network of experienced entrepreneurs. Our comprehensive curriculum covers critical business areas including financial management, operations, compliance, strategic planning, and accessing available resources.

Application deadline: July 21, 2025

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First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Mailing Address

Street

City

State

ZIP

LinkedIn Profile URL

Company Name

Business Address

Street

City

State

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Company Website

Industry/Business Type

Years in Business

Annual Revenue Range

Number of Full-Time Employees (excluding yourself)

Brief Business Description

Professional Bio/Resume Upload

Upload your current professional bio or resume.
(Allowed file types: .pdf, .doc, .docx. Maximum file size: 5 MB)

What's the most unexpected lesson you've learned as a business owner?

Describe a decision you made that your competitors thought was crazy but worked out well for you.

What's one business practice or strategy you've completely changed your mind about over the years?

Tell us about a time when another business owner's advice or insight significantly impacted your business.

What's the best piece of feedback you've ever received about your business, and what did you do with it?

What business challenge keeps you up at night?

If you could spend a day shadowing any business leader, who would it be and what would you want to learn?

This fellowship requires full commitment: monthly in-person sessions in Lansing, one-on-one mentoring, and active participation for 9 months. How will you make this work with your current business demands?

Proof of Revenue

Upload documentation showing your business generates $1-5 million in annual revenue (P&L statement, tax return with sensitive info redacted, or financial statements).
(Allowed file types: .pdf, .doc, .docx. Maximum file size: 10 MB)

By submitting this application, I confirm:

My business has operated for 3+ years
My business generates $1-5 million annually
I employ full-time staff beyond myself
I can fully commit to this 9-month program

I confirm all statements above are true