Registration is Now Open!

The SBA is funded for the fifth consecutive year to offer the e200 Emerging Leaders executive level training initiative.  The goal of the program is to identify existing small businesses that show a high potential for growth and to provide them with the network, resources and motivation required to build a sustainable business of size and scale.   There are 15 slots open for businesses that meet the following criteria: 
At least $400,000 in annual sales
At least 3 years in business
At least 1 employee
Business must be based in Detroit, Flint, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Inkster  or Pontiac
The program requires participants commit to100 hours of training beginning in April through early November. At the end of the program, participants will have a three year strategic plan tailored to their business.  They will also be introduced to a network of business resources they can tap into going forward.   There is no charge to participants for the training.  To apply for consideration to be accepted in the program online go to:  http://www.interise.org/SBAe200 
To learn more attend: 
e200 Information Meeting
March 6, 2013
TechTown
440 Burroughs – Room 301
Detroit, MI  48202
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
RSVP to Nancy Grose, nancy.grose@sba.gov
Phone:  313.226.6075 ext. 234
SBA e200 webpage:  http://www.sba.gov/content/sba-emerging-200-initiative