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2023 Small Business Development Scholarship DEADLINE November 11th
@ 11:59 pm
FUNDING | EDUCATION | NETWORKING | IN-PERSON
PROGRAM DETAILS: The Portland Business Alliance & Portland Community College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers a unique program to help small businesses level up.
They are now accepting applications for our 2023 program, which includes a 10-month training course from February to November and is designed to help new and experienced business owners increase revenue, improve operations, and hire talented employees.
Participants will meet once a month to learn more about:
- Sourcing capital and financing
- Marketing and financial management
- Exploring new markets
WHO SHOULD APPLY: This program is designed for small businesses that:
- Are selling (or seeking to sell) products or services outside of the Portland region
- Have been in business for at least two years
- Have at least one employee
- Are seeking ways to grow and expand
In an effort to make this program more affordable and available to all, the Alliance offers scholarships for 14 small businesses to participate in this program at a lower cost, so that the total fee for participants is $500. In addition, each program participant will receive a two-year, complimentary membership to the Portland Business Alliance.