T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Recruitment & Information Webinar

SBA's T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Now Open for 2022 Recruitment in Alaska!

This event is a recruitment and information webinar about T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined. This event is only open to small businesses in Alaska.

There are 20 spots open for the Alaska District Office Emerging Leaders class of 2022.

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined revolutionizes the rich history of executive-level training for small businesses poised for growth.

This training is not for start-ups or people who are thinking about starting a business. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that:

• Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
• Have been in business for at least three years
• Have at least one employee, other than self
• What are the key program highlights?

Mentoring

• In-person coaching for C-level executives
• Self-paced instruction with demonstrated business sustainability
• A hybrid model that includes virtual and classroom sessions
• Micro-sessions customized for small businesses’ unique needs
• Experienced subject matter experts

Removing the one- size fits all model in exchange for engagement, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer interaction within the cohorts

What are the overall benefits of participation?

The program allows participants to work with a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business topics. In addition, the new 2022 format promotes an eco-system of business connections among business peers, government leaders, and the financial community. As a result, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined helps build sustainable businesses that promote economic development within their communities.

Additionally, entrepreneurs produce a three-year strategic growth action plan with benchmarks and performance targets to access the support and resources necessary to move forward.

There is no direct financial cost upfront, but participants must invest their time and commitment to complete all training sessions over the six months. SBA and our local partners cover all other costs.

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined provides entrepreneurship education and training for executives of small, poised-for-growth companies. This intensive executive entrepreneurship series offers opportunities for small business owners to work with professional coaches and mentors, gain skills needed to grow, and develop connections with peers, local leaders, and the financial community.

Since its inception as E-200 in 2008, SBA’s Emerging Leaders has trained over 5,000 small business owners, creating over 11,000 jobs, generating nearly $1 billion in new financing, and securing over $4 billion in government contracts.

Important Notes

• Training is open to small businesses in Alaska who can commit to attending each session.
• Training will begin in July and end in December.
• Training will be a hybrid of in-person and remote learning.

For more information or to apply, please click here. You may also contact Nelida Irvine at nelida.irvine@sba.gov or 907-301-2652 with any questions.

Registration closes on May 31, 2022.