SBA Emerging Leaders initiative

THRIVE Emerging Leaders
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Program Objective

Emerging Leaders is a free educational series that provides executives with the organizational framework and resources to build sustainable businesses and support economic development within underserved communities.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Small Business Person

Existing small business owners that meet criteria, this training is for established business owners and is not for start-ups or people who are thinking about starting a business. The Emerging Leaders Initiative advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that have annual revenues of at least $400,000.00, have been in business for at least 3 years, and have at least one employee, other than self.

Beneficiaries

  • Small Business Person

Existing small business owners

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Based on available funding

Participation is limited based on available funding

Program details & compliance

Description

Emerging Leaders is a free educational series that provides executives with the organizational framework and resources to build sustainable businesses and support economic development within underserved communities.

Mission Categories

Primary: Small Business

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Over the course of seven months, participants build capacity through the reinforcement of their business skills and development of their resource network. SBA Emerging Leaders specialized areas of training include: Business development strategies; Strategic planning; Finance and financial management; Marketing and sales; Human resources; Accessing capital (SBA and beyond); Government contracts (federal, state, local); and CEO mentoring.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
1 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Emerging Leader program leadership — Deputy Director
202-205-6052
409 3rd St., SW 6th Floor Office of Entrepreneurship Education , Washington, DC 20416
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