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20 Spots Available for our Free MBA-Level Program


PR&USVI District Office (May 2022)

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Seeking 20 small business owners to join the 2022 edition of the T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Program

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Two Cohorts:

Puerto Rico: San Juan

USVI: St. Thomas

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Program overview

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is a free program that provides CEOs and small business executives with practical skills, coaching, and actionable trainings that participants can immediately implement in their business.

The program, which will run from July 5 to December 15, offers a hybrid of in-person, peer-to-peer CEO Mastermind Groups, live business coaching, virtual and in-person mentoring, and a customized e-learning curriculum through an interactive online platform.

Outcome

As a participating business leader, you’ll gain a well-rounded experience of expert-led classes, access to a national network of business owners, a local business coach, and a comprehensive, Individualized Growth Plan you’ll complete to map out the next three years for your business—all designed to help you learn the necessary skills to elevate your leadership and scale your business.

Three-year growth plan

The individualized Strategic Growth Plan is designed to help map out your business growth and leadership goals. Your homework begins with an assignment to identify and set strategic goals in your growth plan, which you will work through and complete with the support of your coach, trainers, and CEO Mastermind Group peers throughout the course of the program.

Qualifications

The T.H.R.I.V.E. program is open to small business owners and C-level executives from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands that:

  • Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
  • Have been in business for at least three years
  • Have at least one employee, other than self
  • Can commit to completing the full program which includes training, submitting assignments, participating during 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

Core Curriculum 

The curriculum includes eight core learning modules, created in partnership with subject matter expert (SME) trainers:

  • Business Planning and Development

  • Being an Effective Leader

  • Business Finance and Raising Capital-HR, Hiring, and Company Culture

  • Marketing and Building Brand Awareness

  • Driving Sales

  • Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies

  • Legal Compliance, IP, and Contracts


Thrive

 

 For more information, please call (787) 766-5572 or email puertorico_do@sba.gov

Para más información, favor de llamar al (787)766-5572 o escribirnos a puertorico_do@sba.gov


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El período de solicitud ya está abierto para T.H.R.I.V.E. Líderes Emergentes , el cual es un programa de capacitación gratuita a nivel ejecutivo destinada a brindar a los líderes ambiciosos de pequeñas empresas una oportunidad desafiante para acelerar su crecimiento a través de la capacitación la cual es dirigida por líderes en el desarrollo de pequeñas empresas. El programa permite a los participantes trabajar con una red de expertos en la materia con experiencia en temas comerciales centrales. El nuevo formato también promueve un ecosistema de conexiones comerciales entre pares comerciales, líderes gubernamentales y la comunidad financiera.

The application period is now open for T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined, a free executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development. The program allows participants to work with a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business topics. The new format also promotes an eco-system of business connections among business peers, government leaders, and the financial community. 

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