Goldman Sachs’ ‘10,000 Small Businesses’ Program Accepting Applications in Partnership with Treasurer’s Office

Chicagoland small business owners looking to gain access to affordable capital and learn practical skills to grow their business can apply for enrollment in the Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” business education program, from now until Jan. 24, announced City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. The innovative, structured, and intuitive, 13-week small business education program that’s available to Chicago’s small business owners at no cost, of which the Chicago Treasurer’s Office is a partner, will begin in May and conclude in early August, meeting weekly and in-person at Harold Washington College. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy that account for nearly half of all the jobs in Chicago,” said City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. “This program will help small business owners gain access to the information and resources they need to expand and create additional jobs and economic opportunities that build wealth and strong, healthy communities that are essential to our city’s well-being.” The program will accept enrollment applications from business owners, now through Wednesday, January 24th for the 2024 summer program. There is no cost for business owners to participate. All the participating business owners will meet in-person on Fridays from 8:30am to 5:30pm and are assigned a business advisor...