I saw some information that I thought would be helpful to business owners and I wanted to share it. The SBA is offering a leadership class to help plan the growth of small businesses. Here is what they are sharing about it:
Is Your Business on the Brink of Major Growth?
Apply for the 2017 class of SBA Emerging Leaders, a free entrepreneurship education course provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Emerging Leaders offers qualified small business owners powerful benefits, including innovative strategies to grow, acquire financing, access new markets, and leverage networking.
WHO: Eligibility Requirements
- Be a small business owner of C-level executive (CEO, COO, etc.)
- Have annual revenues between $400,000 and $10 million
- Have been in business for at least three years
- Have at least one employee, other than self
- Make the time commitment required of the course
- Demonstrate the business is on the brink of growth or transition
WHY: Benefits
Upon completion of the seven-month course, you will have a three-year growth action plan and a network of peers and industry experts
WHERE: Two Southern California Locations Will Host Classes in 2017
WHEN: Timeline
- Now through March – applications accepted
- March 20 to March 31– applicant interviews and final participants selected
- April through October/November – program runs
HOW: Apply Online
Apply online at www.interise.org/SBAEmergingLeaders
MORE INFO: www.sba.gov/EmergingLeaders
U.S. SBA Los Angeles District Office – [email protected] – 818-552-3364
