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If you are the owner or co -owner of a small business in the rural regions of North Carolina with commercial income of more than $ 75,000 during the most recent financial year, and that you have operated for more than 2 years and have 2+ employees (including the owner), then Goldman Sachs has an opportunity You should know.
THE applicationWho will take about 15 minutes to finish, is due on June 15.
For 15 years, 10,000 small businesses have provided free and practical commercial education, capital access and tailor -made support services to help entrepreneurs grow, according to this press release. In 2023, Goldman Sachs widened the initiative in rural communities in 20 states, including now North Carolina.
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The free program teaches practical skills such as marketing, negotiation and management of employees, while guiding participants through the creation of a personalized growth plan. Graduates also join a solid national network of peers and former students, indicates that the press release. The three -month program is delivered in a hybrid format and entirely funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation.
THE Caroline de Nord community college system is a partnership with Goldman Sachs to help launch 10,000 small businesses in North Carolina.
“This partnership with Goldman Sachs reflects the in-depth commitment of our system to support small businesses as engines of the northern Carolina economy,” said John Loyack, vice-president for economic development. “We are proud to provide a platform that provides world -class resources to entrepreneurs – in particular those of rural communities and badly served – through our network of colleges across the state.”
“Small businesses are the backbone of the northern Carolina economy, stimulating growth and innovation throughout the state. We are delighted to bring our education program to North Carolina Entrepreneurs, “said Anne Welde, national director of the Goldman Sachs program 10,000 small businesses. “Together, we can equip owners with small businesses with the tools they need to prosper and create jobs in their communities.”
Early results Show strong results for rural participants since the end of the program, in particular:
- 68% declared an increase in income,
- 60% have created new jobs,
- 85% feel more resilient and
- 68% plan to use the 10KSB network to develop.
Applications are open now until June 15 For the North Carolina cohort, which will start in September.
Please share this opportunity with small businesses you support and encourage them to be part of Goldman Sachs 100 million national dollars Investment in rural communities.
