The Business Growth Program (BGP) is a 10-week program offered by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council to assist Wayne County-based businesses in leveraging their certification through education and business growth strategies.
Program Structure
- Highly Engaging Instruction: 10 – weekly sessions consisting of business development and procurement in a small cohort
- Subject Matter Experts: Dynamic instruction provided by experienced and knowledgeable business and industry practitioners
- 1:1 Business Assistance: Business Consultant to help you craft your success journey
- Access to Opportunity: Introduction to Key Decision Makers (special matchmaker meetings)
- Business Financing: A pathway to apply for business capital following completion of the program
Eligibility
BGP is designed for owners/founders of businesses who meet the following criteria:
- Have been in operation for at least two years
- Generate a minimum of $250,000 in annual revenues
- 2 – 10 employees
- Possess at least one certification: WBE, MBE, or DBE
Interested candidates must apply to the program and may be subject to an interview.
