Deadline Rapidly Approaching to Apply for the SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Program

The T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined initiative is pivotal for small business owners looking to elevate their operations, financial strategies, and market presence under the guidance of seasoned professionals, says the Small Business Administration. But hurry, the deadline to apply is April 28.

The deadline to apply for the SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program is April 28, so time’s running short for small business owners to take advantage of it. The program offers a unique opportunity to accelerate their business growth through an intensive, executive-level training program.

“T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an energized and excellent opportunity for emerged U.S. small business owners to gain the additional knowledge and tools to diversify and grow their revenues and scale,” U.S. Small Business Administration Associate Administrator Mark Madrid said in a statement. “In addition to a curated curriculum, this innovative cohort model creates the magic of small business owners learning from, networking with and nurturing peer-to-peer encouragement with other like-minded small business owners.”

T.H.R.I.V.E. stands for Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate. It combines online learning with in-person sessions, focusing on leadership enhancement, strategic financial management, market innovation, and cultivating a thriving company culture, the SBA said.

Madrid said that since its inception, the initiative “has trained nearly 9,000 small business owners, creating over 11,000 jobs, generated nearly $1 billion in new financing, and secured more than $4 billion in government contracts.”

What the program offers

T.H.R.I.V.E. is pivotal for small business owners looking to elevate their operations, financial strategies, and market presence under the guidance of seasoned professionals, the administration said.

Key program highlights include:

Executive-Level Training: Tailored to the unique needs of ambitious small business owners.
Expert Mentorship: Direct access to industry leaders and business strategists.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry experts, and potential collaborators.

Over a six-month period from late June to December, participants will engage in an interactive curriculum, receive coaching from experienced business experts, and develop a three-year strategic growth action plan.

The program fosters a business ecosystem among peers, government leaders, and the financial community. It helps build sustainable and scalable businesses that promote local and national economic development, the SBA said.

Interested applicants can learn more and apply online here. The program will begin on June 18.

The SBA said the program is being executed by Isom Global Strategies (IGS), a woman-owned small business with 25 years of federal program management and public education.