The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is currently accepting applications for the Scaling4Growth Program Virginia, an initiative designed to help small business owners increase revenue and create jobs. The program, which is a partnership with Interise.org, is an accelerated course that takes place every other Thursday from August 5, 2021, to February 3, 2022. Open to Virginia-based businesses that meet certain requirements, including having been in business for at least three years and generating revenue between $250,000 and $10,000,000, the program teaches participants how to scale their businesses by becoming more efficient in areas such as human resources, finance, social media, procurement, and ‘bank speak’.

Program Information

Small Business Owners, would you like to go from Entrepreneur to CEO? Increase your revenue and create jobs?
The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is now accepting online applications for NEW VIRGINIA: SCALING4GROWTH. This “StreetWise MBA” program is in partnership with Interise.org (Boston, MA).

Program Details

Cohort 10 will take place August 5, 2021 – February 3, 2022
STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT
This is an accelerated program meeting every other Thursday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. The average time spent on homework is approximately 3-5 hours per week. Although classes are every other Thursday, it’s urged you to block off every Thursday in case of weather or other meetings. This opportunity is open to Virginia-based businesses only and those who meet the minimum requirements.
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY

Program Overview

NEW VIRGINIA: Scaling4Growth is Virginia’s brand of the Interise StreetWise MBA program. For further data on the success from this program, visit www.Interise.org This program is designed for business owners to learn how to scale their business by assessing their business model and becoming more efficient in areas of human resource, finance, social media, procurement, and bank speak.

Minimum Requirements

For consideration, small business owners MUST meet the minimum requirements:
  • Must be a Virginia-based business
  • In business at least three (3) years
  • Revenue Between $250,000 and $10,000,000
  • One other full-time person working in the company besides the majority owner and able to run the company while the owner is away
  • The majority owner is the participant (51% ownership or more); substitutes may NOT participate
  • Certified as a SWaM (Small, Woman-owned, or Minority-owned) by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
  • Willingness to complete all assignments on time

Application Process

After opening this link, do NOT click “yes” that you want additional information.
Go directly to the FULL application for consideration for an interview.
Questions or need more info: Email randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov

Information Session

Information Session – Live Broadcast
Monday, June 14 and 21, 2021
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Presented by Ms. Rita Ricks, Interise Instructor Via Video Conferencing
Click on the link below to register to attend, or check out our events calendar. Registered participants will receive a link via email to join the information session prior to the event.

Question & Answer

What is the Scaling4Growth Program Virginia?

The Scaling4Growth Program Virginia is an initiative designed to help small business owners increase revenue and create jobs through an accelerated course.

When does Cohort 10 of the program take place?

Cohort 10 of the program will run from August 5, 2021, to February 3, 2022, with classes every other Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

What are the minimum requirements for businesses to participate in the program?

Businesses must be Virginia-based, in operation for at least three years, have revenue between $250,000 and $10,000,000, have at least one full-time employee besides the owner, and be certified as SWaM by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

How can small business owners apply for the program?

Small business owners can apply for the program by visiting https://scaling4growth.interise.org/ and completing the full application for consideration for an interview.