Growing Your Business

The Growth Mentoring Service is a program modeled after the established and highly recognized MIT VMS mentoring program, which connects experienced entrepreneurs with a team of skilled volunteer mentors.  We use a group mentoring approach - a lead mentor coordinates a team of 3-4 mentors that meet together with the entrepreneur(s) in sessions that provide practical, day-to-day professional advice and coaching.  GMS mentors are matched based on their experience in areas of business.  Relationships between mentors and entrepreneurs are formed based on the needs of the entrepreneur and the interests of available mentors.

Quick Facts for Entrepreneurs:

• GMS is a free service
• Exclusively for entrepreneurs managing established businesses with greater than $100,000 in annual revenue
• Expectations include at least monthly meetings during the first year of the program and quarterly meetings during the second year in the program
• Participation in the program after 2 years is voluntary, your association with your mentor team can last as long as your business is active
• All communications are confidential

Click to learn more about Growth Mentoring Services and to apply.

LaunchU graduates can request a mentor who can meet one-on-one for one or more sessions to advise them on business-related issues. We also work to find mentors for individuals in the microloan program or those who come to us for one-on-one consultation, as our resources permit.

The Women’s Business Center offers a variety of seminars on a monthly basis on topics important to the start-up or existing business owner. These events are open to men and women. View our events calendar.

In business and have a specific business need? The WBC provides one-on-one consultation within our areas of expertise. We can make referrals to other partner organizations and business resources in many instances, as well. Request assistance or call Lisa Brooks at (913) 492-5922.