Friday, September 2, 2011

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program accepting applications

Interested small business owners must apply by Thursday, September 8

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is currently accepting applications from the greater New Orleans area to enroll in the program. 10,000 Small Businesses is designed to help local small business owners create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to business education, financial capital, and business support services.

Small business owners accepted into the program will study accounting, human resources, negotiation, and marketing. Accepted applicants will also participate in one-on-one business advising sessions, accounting workshops, and pro bono legal clinics.

Applications for eligible small business owners will be accepted by Delgado Community College until Thursday, September 8. Business owners eligible to apply for the program are required to have been in business for two years or more, have at least four employees, a revenue stream of $150,000 to $4 million per year, and a business that is poised for growth.

Small business owners interested in applying to the business and management education program can contact Delgado Community College at 504.671.5000 or click here for more information. Small business owners interested in applying for capital can contact Hope Enterprise Corporation at 10KSB@hope-ec.org or click here for more information.

Goldman Sachs is also seeking candidates for the 10,000 Small Businesses Program Executive Director at Delgado Community College. Interested individuals should click here to review duties and qualifications or to apply via WorkNOLA.com.

To learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in the greater New Orleans area you can view a short video that features stories of New Orleans business owners who have graduated from the program.