Small Business Management Program Scholarships

Small Business Management Program Scholarships

Overview: A 10-month comprehensive business training and scholarship program offered through a partnership between the Portland Metro Chamber and Portland Community College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon metro area

Award Details:

Number of Scholarships: Up to 12 small businesses per year

Cost to Participants: $500 (regularly $1,800)

Included Benefits:

- 10-month business training program
- Three-hour classes monthly
- One-on-one advisory sessions monthly
- Complimentary Portland Metro Chamber small business membership for 2 years

Eligibility Requirements:

Currently operating or planning to begin selling products/services beyond Portland region

In business for at least 2 years

Have at least one full-time employee

Seeking strategic growth track

Small business owners

Program Focus Areas:

Sourcing capital and financing

Financial management

Marketing

Human resources and hiring

Exploring new markets

Mission-critical aspects of running a business

Increasing revenue

Improving operations

Hiring great employees

Program History:

Established in 2011

Hundreds of Portland businesses have completed the program

Proven track record of success

Funding Source: Bank of America (generous grant support)

Contact:

Becca McCulloch, Portland Metro Chamber

portlandmetrochamber.com