ENTERPRISING WOMEN PROGRAM DETAILS

A 90 hour training program dedicated to women who want to start or grow a businesses in New Brunswick.  Classes each week, and additional one on one coaching support.  The Saint John Community Loan Fund has helped hundreds of women build ideas into businesses and secure small loans to get started.


Enterprising Women 2021 Spring program registration begins March 1st - March 20th

Program will be virtual while in the orange phase.





"Complete game changer for me!

Met amazing women and made so many contacts that opened doors."


"one of the best program saint john has to offer!"


We work as a group and one on one to:

✔Research your business idea
✔Define your markets
✔Identify your price
✔Practice selling your idea
✔Create basic financials
✔Build a sustainable business model
✔Write a business plan

✔Understand day-to-day business operations


Learn at your own pace and with the opportunity to chat live with the instructor and other program participants. One-on-one phone sessions as needed as well.

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Harnessing the power of women supporting other women



MATCHED SAVINGS


In addition to completing your Business Plan  and the skills to pitch your idea, you will also leave with savings. We provide a 3 to 1 match on up to $20 per month allowing you to total match savings of  $240 by the time the class is done!



Bring your idea and the goal is to create a business plan that will acts as a guide to grow your dream business.  With a strong plan comes endless possibilities!

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This program, valued at over $3000, is fully funded by the Saint John Community Loan fund and is completely free to qualifying participants.

Yes - you can be employed and take this class
Yes - you can be running your business while taking this class
Yes - you can be on EI while taking this course



"The Loan Fund is truly making a positive impact by fostering a thriving ecosystem of economic development and business community."

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"The program enabled and empowered me. I was introduced to local women who had started their own business, faced similar challenges, and prevailed. I was moved and inspired through their stories"

 

Our instructor provided us with the resources and confidence to take our business to the next level. We attended networking events, watched inspiring films and attended a panel discussion. My favourite part was connecting with my fellow Enterprising Women participants.


The Loan Fund is truly making a positive impact by fostering a thriving ecosystem of economic development and business community in Saint John."


 -Kaleena Lawless, owner of Luna Belly Dancing

Enterprising Women Application Form

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