Shell LiveWIRE Accelerator begins business program

Shell Oil Company, in collaboration with LiftFund, is establishing its global flagship program, Shell LiveWIRE, in the Permian Basin. The Shell LiveWIRE Permian Basin Pilot program is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners with the technical, business, and soft skills needed to succeed.

The Shell LiveWIRE Accelerator is a five-week business program focused on providing applicants with training, mentorship, funding, and marketing to help to boost their small business.

It will include aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners that live and do business in Ector, Loving, Midland, Reeves, Winkler or Ward counties.

Participants will receive the following benefits as a part of the program: five virtual business training sessions with experts, access to business tools, 1:1 business consultation, a professional video promo, cash prizes, mentorship, and consulting services, a news release said.

All classes are online. Click tinyurl.com/mx7twd6t for more information.

When and Where:

>> Oct. 19, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central time.
Topic: Building Your Business

>> Oct. 26, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central time.
Topic: Funding Your Business

>> Nov. 2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central time.
Topic: Marketing Your Business

>> Tuesday, Nov. 9, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central time.
Topic: Managing Your Money

>> Nov. 16, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central time.
Topic: Telling Your Story

>> Dec. 14, Topic: In-person Graduation Showcase, Odessa.