Emerging Leaders program might be right for you

Editor’s note: Please check for updated schedules with Joel Nania of the SBA: joel.nania@sba.gov

Is your business on the brink of major growth?

Apply for the 2020 class of SBA — Emerging Leaders, a free executive education course provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Is your business on the brink of major growth?

Apply for the 2020 class of SBA — Emerging Leaders, a free executive education course provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

WHO — eligibility requirements:

• Be a small business owner or C-level executive (CEO, COO, etc.)

• Have annual revenues between $250,000 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

WHAT — about

the program:

This “mini MBA” program enables you to set aside approximately two days a month to work on your business instead of in your business.

WHERE — location:

Spokane

WHEN — timeline:

• Application deadline April 3 for Spokane

• Applicant interviews and final participants selected — prior to April 17

• Program begins May 5 and runs through Oct. 30

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.

HOW — apply online:

Apply online at www.interise.org/SBAEmergingLeaders by April 3 for Spokane

MORE INFO — www.sba.gov/EmergingLeaders

Get your questions answered: Joel Nania, SBA — Manager — Spokane: joel.nania@sba.gov or 509-353-2810