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What Happens When Women Support Other Women? Upcoming Training Opportunities with Prospera

December 5, 2022 /

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LAST CALL FOR 56STRONG

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE DEC. 7TH

56Strong connects women entrepreneurs and business leaders from all of Montana’s 56 counties through a one-on-one mentorship program. This is a six-month program designed to:

Bridge the gap between the urban and rural divide
Support female entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses
Increase female businesses across the state of Montana
Help women gain access to capital
Support and build resiliency among female professionals

CONSIDER BECOMING A MENTOR IN 56STRONG

We are looking to deepen our mentor pool for the next cohort of 56Strong. Mentor criteria: Female with 5+ years of experience, physically located in Montana, a business owner or C-Suite executive, able to dedicate ~1 hour each month with the mentee.

What Past Mentors Said About the Program

I really enjoyed the opportunity to share my knowledge and help another woman during the isolating start-up phase. Support and encouragement and an open ear can add so much value when you feel like you have no idea what you are doing!

Learning as much from my mentee as she hopefully learned from me. This program created a very safe space for a strong professional (and in many ways personal) friendship.

The format made it easy for me as a mentor – I didn’t have to think up topics, it covered them. It can be hard for me to ask those questions, so I like those A LOT. I also really appreciated the check-in with Mentors….thank you.

I thought this was an exceptionally well-planned and delivered program! You provided excellent expectations and guidance throughout the program. The matching process was amazing and I think the tools/resources provided were fantastic.

APPLY TODAY!

Join us for Link Up: Business Accelerator for Women

Six Sessions: Feb. 9, 23 | March 9, 23 | April 6, 20

When: 5:30 – 7:30 PM

In-Person | Bozeman

Take your business to the next level by connecting with others and focusing on skills to help you accomplish your goals. Get to know other female business owners and learn from a community of new and established entrepreneurs. Carve out this valuable time for introspection about your business and growth as a leader.

Join Karen Lum (K Lum Consulting) for six interactive sessions. Guest speakers share valuable expertise in learning sessions like marketing, product/service pricing, hiring, business law, finance & more.

Who Should Attend: Women who own, lead or operate a business and hope to:

Take time away from the day-to-day operation of the business to focus on developing the business
Want to connect and build a community
Want to gain clarity to set goals for their business

Space is limited to 14 participants for this training. Register early to secure your space with the group.

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS TOUR

Join us for the last Women-Owned Business Tour of the year! We are will be going to Jelt Belt’s headquarters right here in Bozeman to connect and learn from the founder, Jen Perry.

There will be light fare and refreshments!

Oh! And a Jelt Belt makes a perfect gift for almost anyone on your list!

We hope to see you there! Pre-registration is requested.

Dec. 14th | Jelt Belt

This is a FREE event thanks to generous sponsorships from Republic Services, Erin Yost/Charles Schwab, and Anderson ZuerMuehlen.

UPCOMING GRANT OPPORTUNITY

The Women’s Business Center Impact Grant

The grant portal will open on Jan. 1, 2023!

This is a statewide opportunity for Montana women-owned businesses only, with ownership of 51% or more.
This opportunity is open only to for-profits.
Grant funding cannot be used for businesses in the cannabis industry.
Applicants do not need to be Prospera members.
Applicants can apply for up to $3,000 or $6,000 to be used for equipment, marketing, signage, staffing, trailers, leasehold improvements, or anything that will take your business to the next level

Start preparing and thinking about the project you would like to get funded in 2023 to take your business to the next level.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT GRANT

Get up to 80% of Prospera training fees covered!

See If You’re Eligible!

If you would like an approved letter to upload for your Incumbent Worker Training Grant applications please email Shayna at [email protected] and she will provide one for you at no charge.