Press release 23-25

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces 2023 Application for T.H.R.I.V.E. Executive Level Business Training for Entrepreneurs

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of the 2023 application for a redesigned c-suite level training program for small business leaders, formerly known as Emerging Leaders.

"T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined initiative will provide up-and-coming small business leaders with tools, knowledge, and access to the best and the brightest minds in economic development and business," said Associate Administrator of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development Mark Madrid. "Under the Biden-Harris Administration and Administrator Guzman's leadership, the SBA continues to do everything possible to empower small business owners to help them grow and continue powering our Nation's historic economic growth. We are energized, mobilized, and ready to go."

The SBA's T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined provides complimentary entrepreneurship education and training for executives of high-performing small businesses. The six-month intensive executive entrepreneurship training series will include in-person coaching, self-paced instruction, mentoring, and classroom time. The program is designed for participants to work with a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business topics like accounting, business strategy, marketing, and human resources, customized for the unique needs of small business owners.

Please visit T.H.R.I.V.E. for eligibility requirements, registration, and training locations. Applications are accepted through April 30, 2023, for eligibility requirements, registration, and training locations.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov. 

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