Page Scan Results:
START A BUSINESS
https://www.meridiantech.edu/bes/start-a-business/
Known Issues - These "violations" have been flagged as problematic by Axe, our accessibility scanner. Axe's "no false positives" philosophy means that if it's shown here, it's likely a problem to someone.
Known Issues Summary
- Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds
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6
- <li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>
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4
- Frames must have an accessible name
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1
- Images must have alternate text
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1
- Links must have discernible text
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1
- <ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements
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1
Known Issues on This Page
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds
Ensures the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds. Axe Reference
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<div class="sidebox-header"> NAVIGATION </div>
Element selector:.sidebox-header
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #b6bd00, font size: 19.2pt (25.6px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 3:1
.sidebox
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #b6bd00, font size: 19.2pt (25.6px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 3:1
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<div class="sidebox-page-title"> Business and Entrepreneurial Services </div>
Element selector:.sidebox-page-title
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #b6bd00, font size: 15.6pt (20.8px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
.sidebox
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #b6bd00, font size: 15.6pt (20.8px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
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<li class="color-footer-main">LEGAL</li>
Element selector:a[href$="legal/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
.color-footer.hidden-xs
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
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<li class="color-footer-main">CONTACT US</li>
Element selector:a[href$="contact/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
.color-footer.hidden-xs
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
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<li class="color-footer-main">STAFF LOGIN</li>
Element selector:a[href$="wp-admin/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
.color-footer.hidden-xs
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
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<li id="rightMain" class="color-footer-main">NEWSLETTER SIGNUP</li>
Element selector:#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[href$="newsletter/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
.color-footer.hidden-xs
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Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>
Ensures <li> elements are used semantically. Axe Reference
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<li class="color-footer-main">LEGAL</li>
Element selector:a[href$="legal/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
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<li class="color-footer-main">CONTACT US</li>
Element selector:a[href$="contact/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
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<li class="color-footer-main">STAFF LOGIN</li>
Element selector:a[href$="wp-admin/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
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<li id="rightMain" class="color-footer-main">NEWSLETTER SIGNUP</li>
Element selector:#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[href$="newsletter/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
Frames must have an accessible name
Ensures <iframe> and <frame> elements have an accessible name. Axe Reference
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<iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/sZ7kGy3SsEE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Element selector:iframe
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has no title attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Images must have alternate text
Ensures <img> elements have alternate text or a role of none or presentation. Axe Reference
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<img class="adImage" src="https://www.meridiantech.edu/fa-content/uploads/2021/11/SouthCampusAd-01.png">
Element selector:.adImage
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Links must have discernible text
Ensures links have discernible text. Axe Reference
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<a href="https://www.meridiantech.edu/southdivisioncampus/"><img class="adImage" src="https://www.meridiantech.edu/fa-content/uploads/2021/11/SouthCampusAd-01.png"></a>
Element selector:.inpageAd > a
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
Failing checks (All of these should pass)
- Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements
Ensures that lists are structured correctly. Axe Reference
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<ul class="color-footer-nav" style="width:120%;">
Element selector:#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav
Failing checks (All of these should pass)
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List element has direct children that are not allowed: a
a[href$="legal/"]
a[href$="contact/"]
a[href$="wp-admin/"]
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[href$="newsletter/"]
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="Facebook"][target="_blank"]
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="Twitter"][target="_blank"]
a[aria-label="LinkedIn"]
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="YouTube"][target="_blank"]
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="Instagram"][target="_blank"]
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List element has direct children that are not allowed: a
Needs Review - These "incomplete" issues may be problematic, but couldn't be completely tested automatically. They should be reviewed by a real person.
Needs Review on This Page
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds
Ensures the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds. Axe Reference
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<div class="header-sm-text">Business and Entrepreneurial Services</div>
Element selector:div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans > .header-sm-text
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans
div[itemprop="image"]
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h1 class="header-lg-text">Start a Business</h1>
Element selector:div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans > h1
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined because it's partially obscured by another element
div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans
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Element's background color could not be determined because it's partially obscured by another element
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<h2>TWO LOCATIONS</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(1)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>CENTER FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN STILLWATER<br> </strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(2) > strong:nth-child(1)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>THE PEAK IN GUTHRIE</strong>
Element selector:strong:nth-child(2)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>We have space available to rent at the Center for Business Development in Stillwater and The Peak in Guthrie.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(3)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(4)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h2>Types of Tenancy</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(5)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>Interested in joining? We have two types of tenants: residential and associate. Our residential tenants rent office space, while associate tenants can drop by to use our facilities during normal business hours. With either option, you’ll have access to all of our services.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(6)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<div class="tableHeader">Benefits</div>
Element selector:.col-xs-4:nth-child(9) > .tableHeader
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<div class="tableHeader">Residential</div>
Element selector:.col-xs-4:nth-child(10) > .tableHeader
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<div class="tableHeader">Associate</div>
Element selector:.col-xs-4:nth-child(11) > .tableHeader
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>We know your needs will change as your business does, so we make it easy for you to move between both residential and associate tenancy.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(14)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h2>Associate Tenancy</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(15)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(16)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h2>Residential Tenancy</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(17)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(18)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h2>How to Apply</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(19)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>Because space is limited, and because different types of businesses are more successful in the Center than others, there is an application process to become a residential or a virtual tenant.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(20)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>Prospective tenants need to meet the criteria below, submit a business plan with financial and growth projections, and complete the Residential Membership Application. To receive the Phase I application form, please email us at <a href="mailto:BES@meridiantech.edu">BES@meridiantech.edu</a>.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(22)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<a href="mailto:BES@meridiantech.edu">BES@meridiantech.edu</a>
Element selector:a[href="mailto:BES@meridiantech.edu"]
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>Once the initial application is accepted, you’ll be asked to complete the Phase II application, which asks for additional information including financial and business references. We’ll also need to run a background check.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(23)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h3>Business Criteria</h3>
Element selector:h3
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p><strong>Viable product or service:</strong> Your business’s product or service should have an identifiable market with plans to operate as a full-time business. That means you should be at the Center regularly working on your business.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(25)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>Viable product or service:</strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(25) > strong
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p><strong>Business plan:</strong> We want to see that you have a good guide in place, so you will be required to submit a business plan along with your application. We’ll go over the details of the business plan requirements during your initial consultation meeting.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(26)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>Business plan:</strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(26) > strong
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p><strong>Entrepreneurial capabilities:</strong> You should have adequate business experience or technical education to pursue the technology or business idea that you present.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(27)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>Entrepreneurial capabilities:</strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(27) > strong
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p><strong>Job creation:</strong> The mission of Business and Entrepreneurial Services is to strengthen our local economy. Because of this, we’ll be looking for businesses that will create local jobs with better-than-average wages and contribute to economic development.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(28)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>Job creation:</strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(28) > strong
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(29)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>Growth potential:</strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(29) > strong
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p><strong>Coachable:</strong> A vital part of being a tenant is the coaching and consulting you’ll receive. So, you’ll need to be willing to accept business development assistance and take part in monthly coaching sessions. Otherwise, we’re just another office building.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(30)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>Coachable:</strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(30) > strong
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p><strong>Liability insurance:</strong> A $1 million liability insurance policy with Meridian Technology Center listed as the insured will be required before move-in. It isn’t required for the initial application, though.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(31)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<strong>Liability insurance:</strong>
Element selector:p:nth-child(31) > strong
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h2>Companies Not Eligible</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(32)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(33)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h2>Tax Incentives</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(34)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(35)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<h2>Practical Advice</h2>
Element selector:h2:nth-child(36)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(37)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<p>Do you have other questions that you have been wanting to ask about your business or business idea? We’d love to talk with you.</p>
Element selector:p:nth-child(39)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
.general-container
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Meridian+Technology+Center/@36.107043,-97.1114117,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87b1a0920307ac5b:0xb4ab398fcf5b8a38!8m2!3d36.107043!4d-97.109223" target="_blank">
Element selector:.color-footer-address > a[target="_blank"]:nth-child(1)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has a 1:1 contrast ratio with the background
body
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Element has a 1:1 contrast ratio with the background
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Meridian+Technology+Center+-+South+Campus/@35.8473853,-97.4280007,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87b18d4516b79ecb:0xab091d15b9ddc798!8m2!3d35.847381!4d-97.425812" target="_blank">South Campus: 3025 South Division Street | Guthrie, OK 73044 | 405.377.3334</a>
Element selector:.color-footer-address > a[target="_blank"]:nth-child(3)
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has a 1:1 contrast ratio with the background
body
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Element has a 1:1 contrast ratio with the background
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color. Axe Reference
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<a href="mailto:BES@meridiantech.edu">BES@meridiantech.edu</a>
Element selector:a[href="mailto:BES@meridiantech.edu"]
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined due to a background image
p:nth-child(22)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined due to a background image