Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. To date, more than 14,500 business owners have graduated from the program across all 50 states in the US, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
HOW IT WORKS
PRACTICAL BUSINESS EDUCATION
Partner with local colleges to provide small business owners with a practical business education; the curriculum is designed and co-delivered in partnership with Babson College, the national leader in entrepreneurship education.
A NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Facilitate opportunities for small business owners to receive expert advice from business professionals, get one-on-one business advising, and join an alumni network following graduation.
ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Work with local, regional, and national Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other mission- driven small business lenders to expand access to capital for local small businesses.
REACHED SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN
ALL 50 STATES
14,500+
PROGRAM GRADUATES
100+
LOCAL AND NATIONAL PARTNERS