Rural Ignite Business Accelerator
Equipping Leaders to create thriving organizations and businesses toward sustainability.
Rural Ignite equips small business and nonprofit leaders to strengthen operations, build financial clarity, and implement growth systems. Through focused accelerator tracks, participants gain actionable strategies, expert mentorship, and a collaborative network to drive measurable impact.
We aim to ensure that small business owners and organizational leaders are prepared to scale and develop their organizations confidently.
Accelerator Courses
Discover the topics our accelerator tracks will cover. Each track is one day a week for four weeks.
Business Finance Foundations
Financial Clarity for Confident Growth
Understand your costs, revenues, and cash flow so you can make smarter business decisions. This track gives you the financial literacy and forecasting tools to plan ahead and grow sustainably.
Culinary Pathways
Equipping Food Entrepreneurs for Success
Designed for food entrepreneurs ready to grow, this track walks you through business planning, compliance, and scaling—from home-based operations to retail or restaurant ventures—so your passion becomes a sustainable enterprise.
Sales through Service
Serve First. Sell Better.
Equip people to serve with excellence, sell with empathy, and grow through teamwork and feedback.
Marketing + Branding
Brand with Purpose. Market with Clarity.
Gain clarity on your audience, refine your message, and use effective digital tools to connect authentically with your ideal customer. Build a brand that attracts, not just advertises.
Non-Profit for Community Impact
Sustainable Nonprofits. Lasting Community Impact.
For nonprofit leaders ready to strengthen their mission, team, and structure. Learn how to clarify your purpose, build partnerships, and create lasting systems that help your organization thrive for years to come.
Accelerator Sessions
Accelerator courses will be available at 2 locations in-person and once online. Choose what works best for you. Classes are free to attend, but seating is limited. Register today!
Reedley Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 PM • MCC Global Center
1012 G. Street, Reedley, CA. 93654
Business Finance Foundations
Wednesdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 4
Culinary Pathways
Mondays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 2
Sales Through Service
Wednesdays, Feb. 11 -Mar. 4
Marketing + Branding
Thursdays, Feb. 12 – Mar. 5
Non-Profit for Community Impact
Wednesdays, Mar. 11 – Mar. 1
Selma
6:00 – 8:00 PM • The Hills Church
2025 Grant Street, Selma, CA 93662
Business Finance Foundations
Mondays, Mar. 23 – Apr. 13
Culinary Pathways
Thursdays, Mar. 26 – Apr. 16
Sales Through Service
Mondays, Apr. 20 – May 11
Marketing + Branding
Thursdays, Apr. 23 – May 14
Non-Profit for Community Impact
Thursdays, May 21 – Jun. 11
Virtual Session
6:00 – 8:00 PM • Online via Zoom
Business Finance Foundations
Tuesdays, Jun. 16/26- Jul. 7
Culinary Pathways
Thursdays, Jun. 18 – Jul. 9
Sales Through Service
Tuesdays, Jul. 14 – Aug. 4
Marketing + Branding
Thursdays, Jul. 16 – Aug. 6
Non-Profit for Community Impact
Wednesdays, Aug. 12 – Sep. 02
Meet the Instructors
Meet the instructors who will be teaching each course.
Bryan Feil
Business Finance Instructor
Tim Lambert
Culinary Pathways Instructor
Bertha Flores
Sales Through Service Instructor
Gordon Howell
Marketing + Branding Instructor
Andrew Feil
Non-Profit Catalyst
