A program geared towards jumpstarting potential business owners is coming to DeWitt County.

The Business Bootcamp gives potential business owners tools and information to decide if they are ready to open their own business. It has been wildly successful in Monticello, helping them revitalize and rejuvenate their downtown and the DeWitt County Development Council is bringing it to Clinton later this year.

That's David Torbert with the DCDC. He explains at the end of the program, those that have completed the four weeks get the opportunity to present their business ideas for a chance at $5,000.

The Monticello model has worked for their community and Torbert says not only does it help the downtown area but business owners can work together to support each other.

Torbert indicates not a lot of information is available yet for when they will start the program and start taking registrations. He hopes in the coming months they can start rolling out more information for those interested.