“Rise Up Springfield” small business development program accepting applications
A business development program aimed at small business owners is now taking applications for their next round of training programs. “Rise Up Springfield” is a partnership between the City of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic Development, Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) and Interise. They will offer a six-month intensive program that teaches business owners how to advance their business operations, financial management, marketing and sales, human resources tactics, business strategy development, access to capital and contract development using. The program uses the StreetWise MBA™ curriculum designed specifically for established small business owners to achieve growth-orientated goals.