Xcelerate is thrilled to announce a brand-new program: Digital Marketing Services. Starting September 1st, we're offering women and gender expansive business owners in Portland access to professional digital marketing help at a fraction of the market cost.

This program is made possible through generous funding from a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning & Sustainability. We're using that support to bring real, tangible marketing tools directly to the entrepreneurs who need them most.

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What's Included

Whatever stage your business is at, there's a service designed to meet you there:

• Basic Website Build*
• Basic Website Refresh*
• Ecommerce Set Up*
• Branding and Visual Strategy*
• Holistic Digital Marketing Strategy*
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Strategy*
• SEO or Google Business Profile Optimization/Set Up

*Available in Spanish

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Whether you need a website from scratch, a refresh of your current site, or a full marketing strategy to help you stand out, our team is ready to help you build something that works.

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Who's Eligible

This program is designed for:

• Woman and gender expansive owned businesses,
• with an address registered within Portland city limits,
• who have completed at least 3 hours of digital marketing coaching with Xcelerate in the last 2 years

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What It Costs

The full cost for these services is $1,500. However, Xcelerate will subsidize 70% of the cost, thanks to a generous grant from the U.S Small Business Association (SBA) and the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning & Sustainability. That means you pay just $450 per service. Additional sliding scale discounts are available by request based on household income/size with some eligible to pay as little as $150.

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How Applications Are Selected

Because space is limited, applications are competitive. We'll prioritize applicants based on:

• Your specific need for this service and the impact it will have on your business

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How to Get Ready

Applications open September 1st. Here's how to make sure you're ready to apply:

If you haven't already started working with Xcelerate, begin with Xcelerate Business Advising to start building your digital marketing skills with a coach. Remember, at least 3 hours of digital marketing coaching in the last 2 years is required to be eligible.

Already met the requirements? Bookmark this tab — the application goes live on September 1st, and we'll be sharing reminders as the date approaches.

We can't wait to help you grow your business online. Stay tuned for more details, and get your coaching hours in now so you're ready to apply the moment the window opens.

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Questions? Reach out anytime to Michelle@xceleratewomen.org

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