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Archived SBA news release 21-08 from January 2021 announcing the 2021 program cycle. No deadline is listed; program may recur annually but this page is stale.
Emerging Leaders Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA's Emerging Leaders Initiative provides free entrepreneurship education, training, and mentorship opportunities for executives of small businesses poised for growth.
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SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative to Help Growing Entrepreneurs Opens for 2021 Recruitment | U.S. Small Business Administration SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative to Help Growing Entrepreneurs Opens for 2021 Recruitment Published on January 15, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2021 Emerging Leaders initiative for executives of small businesses poised for growth in underserved markets.
Local area recruitment for the 2021 training cycle is currently underway at designated SBA District Offices. Interested small business owners can learn more regarding eligibility, how to apply, class schedules and locations at www. sba.
gov/emergingleaders , or by contacting their local SBA District Office . “I am proud of Emerging Leaders’ success to date, and the impact the training has made in helping to take small businesses from across the country to the next level,” said Allen Gutierrez, Associate Administrator of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development.
“As small businesses are recovering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, SBA will continue to provide key resources to help businesses to grow even stronger and return to prosperity. Since its inception in 2008, Emerging Leaders has trained more than 4,000 small business owners, creating over 7,000 jobs, generating over $500 million in new financing, and securing over $4 billion in government contracts.
” The SBA’s Emerging Leaders provides free entrepreneurship education and training for executives of small businesses that are potential job creators. This intensive executive entrepreneurship series includes nearly 100 hours of classroom time.
Emerging Leaders provides participants with the opportunity to work with a network of experienced coaches and mentors, attend specialized workshops, and develop connections with their peers, city leaders, and the financial community. As a result, Emerging Leaders help build sustainable businesses that promote economic development within their communities.
For eligibility requirements, registration and training locations please visit: 2021 SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative . About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.
As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.
sba. gov .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Executives of small businesses poised for growth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Emerging Leaders Initiative is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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