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The CIMC Leadership Training for Entrepreneurial/Small Business/Economic Development is provided at no cost for eligible applicants through a series of workshops held in different geographic areas throughout California . The training is held in four sessions (2-3 days each month for four months). Participants must commit to attending all four sessions.

Learn how to develop a business plan to start a business or expand your existing business

Learn essential business concepts including:

•  Marketing

•  Day-to-day operations

•  Financial management

•  Human resource management

Who Should Apply:

•  Highly motivated Native individuals who want to start a business

•  Native business owners who want expand their existing business

Entrepreneur Training Candidate Requirements

•  Endorsement by Tribe of which applicant is a member or employee. See Sample Endorsement Letter.

OR

•  Referral by CIMC Workforce Development Program as a program participant.

AND

•  A resident of CIMC's service area

•  American Indian heritage (verifiable)

•  18 years of age or older

The application process is competitive and applications must be complete to be considered. Class sizes are limited.

Applicants selected to receive training must agree to participate in CIMC's Workforce Development Program intake/eligibility process and attend all four sessions