Support Services

Participating business owners will have access to a suite of business support services to help them develop and implement their business growth plans. These services include:

Business Support Services: At the start of the program, business advisors will work with participants to assess growth opportunities, identify competitive threats and establish key milestones to achieve growth objectives. Participants will meet individually with their business advisors over the course of the program. The business advisors also will introduce participants to resources in the local community that can help them expand their access to business assistance services.

Business Advice:  If needed, coaching will be provided to participants in areas such as leadership and strategic planning, and to help troubleshoot road blocks, share best practices, frame effective strategy and drive sustainable growth.

Networking Opportunities:  The program will provide forums for participants to network with each other, leaders and groups in the community and the people of Goldman Sachs.