2024 SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program is Open

Member Submission • March 18, 2024

This program is community-based and supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 

We are excited to announce the application portal for the 2024 SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program is open. This program is designed to provide free, comprehensive business coaching and education to CEOs of small businesses, like yours, looking to take their businesses to the next level.

The South Carolina SBA District office will host two cohorts: in Charleston and the Greenville areas. Join one of our no-cost virtual interactive sessions to learn more about the program and have your questions answered. Register at the links below:
 

·     Tuesday, April 2nd, 2:00 p.m. EST – THRIVE: Info Session
           
https://www.sba.gov/event/44484

 

·     Wednesday, April 10th, 2:00 p.m. EST – THRIVE: Info Session
           
https://www.sba.gov/event/44488



This program is community-based and supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The curriculum is taught by experienced Subject Matter Experts and includes a mix of virtual and in-person sessions. You will have the opportunity to learn from a cohort of accomplished peers with diverse perspectives and life experiences, and to build a nationwide business network for life.
Eligibility Qualifications:

The T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives who:

● Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
● Have been in business for at least three years
● Have at least one employee other than themselves
● Can commit to completing the entire program, including coaching, submitting assignments, participating during in-person sessions, and reaching out for help
● Are coachable, ready to be challenged and supported, and willing to put in the necessary work to accelerate growth

What You Will Learn...

Module 1: Being an Effective Leader
Module 2: Business Planning & Development
Module 3: Business Finance and Raising
Module 4: HR, Hiring and Company Culture
Module 5: Marketing and Building Brand Awareness
Module 6: Driving Sales
Module 7: Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategies
Module 8: Legal Compliance, IP, and Contracts


Essential details about T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined:

● Applications open through April 28, 2024
● Program is June to December 20, 2024
● Attendance is required for the eight in-person sessions at your local cohort

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to reimagine your organization's future and accelerate your business growth.
 
Start the application process at 
sbathrive.com today!

Questions?

Visit our website at 
sbathrive.com or contact:
William Furman, SBA - Charleston – 
[email protected]
Earl Gregorich, SBA - Greenvill
e – [email protected]
   
All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any participants, person, or entity.


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