Goldman Sachs is offering a fully-funded, 12-week education cohort program for small businesses in North Carolina. Classes will begin in September (online and in person); applications are due by June 15th.
Key Points of Program:- Offered at no cost to each of the 30+ business owners who are selected to participate. Completely funded by Goldman Sachs Foundation.
- 1-on-1 business advising and personalized support from experts.
- Curriculum focuses on practical business skills, including financials, negotiations, marketing and employee management. Each participating business walks away with a 5-year growth plan.
- Peer network of 16,000+ small business owners throughout the country. 85% of alumni do business with one another and, together, represent over $27B in revenue.
- Within 6 months of graduating, 66% of businesses report increased revenues and 44% add new jobs.
- Owner or co-owner must be the participant
- Annual revenues must exceed $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year
- In operation for more than 2 years
- Greater than 2 employees (including the owner)
