Seven local business owners and future business owners recently graduated from the nine-week Small Business Jump Start program. They include (front row, from left) Andrew VanWolmer, Samantha Stevens, Heidi Murdoch; (back row) Jessica Stevens, Lindsey Dechant, Robert McDade and Mike Carter. Pictured with them is SBJS instructor Gary Svetz.
Seven local entrepreneurs graduated from the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program, which teaches goal setting, business development, and financial literacy, while providing $2,500 in resources. With a success rate of 85%, the program has supported 900 participants.
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