In partnership with Portland Community College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Chamber offers a 10-month training program designed to help established small businesses increase revenue, improve operations, and hire great employees.
This program is made possible, in part, through the support of:
The Small Business Management program is a 10-month course focusing on mission-critical aspects of running a business. Participants commit to a three-hour class and a one-on-one advisory session each month, for the duration of the program.
The following schedule is provided for general informational purposes only. Specific dates will change year-to-year.
Program Application Open – Late September
Applicant Interviews – Late October
Applicant Notifications – Mid November
Program Dates – February – November
Class Graduation – November
The Small Business Management program usually costs $1,800. However, through a generous grant from Bank of America, we are able to provide this training for up-to 12 small businesses each year, at a reduced cost of just $500.
Included in the scholarship is a complimentary, small business membership in the Portland Metro Chamber for two years.
Since 2011, the Chamber and the Small Business Development Center at PCC have supported hundreds of small business in our region.