The Small Business Administration (SBA) is bringing its Emerging Leaders Program to Albany, NY this spring. Emerging Leaders is an intensive executive-level training designed to accelerate the growth potential of small businesses in American cities.
The SBA is currently accepting applications for the program that will run from April 2017 to October 2017. Business owners in all industry sectors are invited to apply for the 2017 class that will be held every other week in Albany. The program’s curriculum will focus on helping business owners to reach the next level and consider new approaches to strategy. The five curriculum modules that will be covered are: Business and Strategy Assessment; Financials; Marketing and Sales; Resources- People, Accessing Capital and Government Contracting; and Putting it all together- Strategic Growth Plan Presentations.
The program will accept 15-20 small business owners in a variety of industry sectors for the Capital Region program that will be held in Albany. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest by March 17, 2017. Program details are on the SBA’s District Office website, and if you have any questions, please contact Dan Rickman ([email protected] or 518-446-1118 x 231).
