I’m reaching out to encourage the businesses you serve to apply to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. This is a great opportunity for business owners to gain access to tools and knowledge to grow their business. The program is offered at no cost to the business owner– every business owner selected receives a full scholarship, with tuition funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. Selected applicants would form the first ever Alabama cohort. We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities and who generally meet these 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)

The application process is competitive. Small business owners should apply now. Applications close June 1, 2024.

You are invited to a 30-minute virtual information session designed to provide an overview of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program on March 13, 2024, at 10:00 am CT. Visit https://bit.ly/4bUiZVI to register.