Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. We look for
applicants who are passionate about growing their business, creating jobs in their
communities and who generally meet these criteria:
- Owner or co-owner of a Rhode Island based business
- Business in operation for at least two years
- Business revenues of more than $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year
- Business with a minimum of two employees (including the owner)
To get the most out of the program, business owners are asked to invest their time
to engage in the following:
- Attend a program orientation
- Complete 11 convenient learning sessions
- Participate in out-of-class activities, including completing assignments, attending
networking events and business support clinics
- Create a growth plan over the course of the program