Investment in Rural Communities: Apply today for the North Carolina Cohort

Last Updated 5/20/2025 • Posted in News, General Blog


Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped entrepreneurs across the country grow their business for over a decade by offering a practical business training program, access to capital providers, and personalized support services.

Goldman Sachs is expanding, bringing this training program to predominantly rural states across America - including North Carolina. Small business owners from North Carolina are encouraged to apply. Classes are delivered in-person and online. All costs are fully covered by the Goldman Sachs Foundation. The North Carolina location will be announced mid- to late-May.

Apply today for the North Carolina Cohort.
  • Applications due: June 15, 2025
  • Class begins: September 24, 2025
  • Class ends: December 12, 2025
Curriculum:
  • Orientation (in-person): Sept 24-26
  • Growth and opportunities (online): Sept 29-Oct 3
  • Financial statements workshop (online): Oct 6-10
  • Money and metrics (online): Oct 13-17
  • You are the leader (online): Oct 27-31
  • It's the people (online): Nov 3-7
  • Marketing and selling (online): Nov 10-14
  • Operations and processes (online): Nov 17-21
  • Being bankable (online): Dec 1-5
  • Action for growth (in-person): Dec 9-12
Eligibility: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who are ready to take the next step for their business. Goldman Sachs looks for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities who generally meet the following criteria:
  • Small business owner or co-owner
  • Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year
  • Business in operation for 2+ years
  • Business with 2+ employees (including the owner)

Apply online at: http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/ion-growing-with-rural-america/kxd9s/788180309/h/nQ5KOxZCPLZusI6fq3q0uwWiKPSgy-GQUOnauZR8wvg

Contact. [email protected].

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