The deadline has been extended to this Friday, June 13 for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program returning to South Dakota this fall. It takes less than 15 minutes to apply.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who are ready to take the next step for their business. We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities and who generally meet these criteria:

• Small business owner or co-owner
• Business revenues over $75,000
• Business in operation for 2+ years
• Business with 2+ employees (including the owner)

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM: 

• The program is offered at no cost to the business owner – every business owner selected receives a full scholarship, with tuition funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation
• Hands-on education for business growth with a curriculum focused on practical business skills, including negotiations, marketing, and employee management
• Within 6 months of graduating, 66% of businesses report increasing revenues and 44% added new jobs in the same 6-month time period
• Access to highly trained professionals who understand what it takes to grow a small business
• An expansive peer network of small business owners from across the country