Grow & Thrive is a structured mentor program with expert guidance & advice, perfect for any business owner who wants to take their business to the next level. Participants will develop a strategic plan with 3-5 year objectives, working with their current financial statements, operating manuals, marketing materials, etc. The course will conclude with a networking reception and opportunity to hone your pitch.

This opportunity is designed to be an immersive program and is a paid course. The course includes an orientation and 6 class sessions, spanning a total of 12 weeks. Each participant can expect to budget 10-12 hours per session to ensure success in this class—this includes 3 hours of class time and 7-9 hours of “pre- & post- session work” outside of class. For questions, contact wbc@businessimpactnw.org.

• Orientation
• Session One: Know Your Business: Strategic Assessment and Setting Goals
• Session Two: Marketing & Sales
• Session Three: Financial Management
• Session Four: Resource Management: Operations
• Session Five: Resource Management: Human Resources
• Session Six: Pitch & Networking Reception