SBA seeks New Hampshire applicants for Emerging Leaders program

Deadline to apply is March 8

February 26, 2019

NH Business Review Staff,

The Concord district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking 20 New Hampshire small business owners to participate in the 2019 Emerging Leaders Initiative, which is designed to help them develop a three-year, tailored strategic growth plan for their business.

The free, seven-month, 13-session program gives participants the opportunity to work with mentors and develop connections with their peers, community leaders and the financial community. The first session will be in April at Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Learning Center in Tilton.

To apply, firms must have annual revenues of at least $250,000, be in business for three years and have at least one employee.

To apply, fill out the online registration at interise.org or email rachael.roderick@sba.gov or greta.johansson@sba.gov.

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8.

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