More than 30 small-business owners from across the state recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program, its 12th cohort in Iowa. The 12-week program provides small-business owners one-on-one support from a business adviser who helps them develop a customized plan for growth, a news release said. The new graduates are part of […]

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program recently celebrated the cohort of 32 small business owners who completed the 12-week program. This was the 11th cohort of the program, which is administered by Des Moines Area Community College in collaboration with all of Iowa’s 15 community colleges. There are now 300 program alumni in Iowa and over […]

Applications for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in spring 2023 are due Nov. 1. The free 12-week program is run in partnership with Iowa’s 15 community colleges. The curriculum is delivered in person and online and helps business owners develop a customized business plan for growth and learn about marketing, employee management and more.