Due to the popularity and high demand for small business assistance, the American Rescue Plan Act BOOST program funds have been exhausted. The remaining 2023 BOOST Workshops (Tier 1 and Tier 2) classes have been cancelled and no additional program applications are being accepted.
We sincerely appreciate the support and engagement of all participants.
Questions? boost@moline.il.us
Tier 1 - Beginners Education Workshop 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
This workshop will focus on business start-up, city codes, business licenses, SAMs registration, etc…,
B.O.O.S.T Program Overview
•Program Requirements
•Zoning, Signs, Parking Requirements
•Home-Based Requirements
•Liquor License
•License/Business requirements
•Accessibility Requirements
•Building permits and inspections
•Plan review requirements
•Environmental requirements
•Legal entity types
•Unique ID Number/SAMs Registration
•Financial literacy
•EIN Number
•Business Insurance
•Available real estate locations
•Business Banking
•Business Marketing
•Website/Web Presence
•Forgivable Loan Requirements
•Personal Guarantee
•Application Scoring Criteria
•Post award mentorship requirements
•Program post reporting requirements
•Water & Sewer Services