Are you an immigrant or refugee living in the Raleigh area? Do you want to start a business? Join Business Bloom to get the skills, resources, and connections you need to succeed!

Note: This program will be held in either English or Spanish based on the needs of the individuals who apply.

A partnership between Five One Labs, a global entrepreneurship organization, and Raleigh Parks, Business Bloom will provide participants with six weeks of:

  • Practical trainings on business and innovation

  • One-on-one mentorship from local business experts

  • Information on how to register and license your business in North Carolina and Raleigh

  • Networking opportunities with the local business community

  • A community of other entrepreneurs to share ideas with!

If you have any questions, please send them over email to info@fiveonelabs.org with the subject line “Business Bloom.”

Am I Right for the Program?

Please apply if you:

  • Are an immigrant or refugee living in the Raleigh, NC area

  • Are fluent or comfortable in English or Spanish

  • Have an idea for a business that you’d like to start or are already running a home-based business that you want to grow

  • Can commit for a six week program starting October 7, 2024 to:

    • 2 trainings in person per week from 6-8pm at a Raleigh Parks center

    • One additional training online per week based on participants’ availability

    • Fulfill all program requirements and related work

The application deadline is 11:59pm on September 15, 2024.

Please note: The application form is available in both Spanish and English; please feel free to fill out either one. The program will be run in either Spanish or English based on the applicant pool we receive and the needs of the participants. 

Business Bloom is generously supported by: