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YOU BUILT YOUR BUSINESS, WE’LL HELP YOU GROW IT!

The Greater Houston area is home to many small businesses. If you are ready to stand out amongst other small businesses and have an economic impact in your community, then apply to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and take your business to the next level.

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HOW IT WORKS

BEST-IN-CLASS CURRICULUM

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No Cost

EXPECTATIONS

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  • 12-week program focused on business growth

  • No cost to participate

  • Weekly Classes on Thursdays, 8:30am – 5:30pm

  • A few Tuesday Clinics – 3:00pm – 6:30pm

  • Classes held at Houston Community College (HCC) Alief Hayes Campus 

 

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No Cost

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be the owner or co-owner

  • Business in operation 2 years or more

  • Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year

  • Business with a minimum of two employees 

 

Houston holds three Cohorts a year in the  Spring, Summer, and Fall. 

A BROAD SET OF INDUSTRIES

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How to apply

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process

Step 1) Apply online via 10ksbapply.com

Step 2) If application meets minimum program qualifications, applicant is invited to interview.

Step 3) In order to guarantee an interview, applicant must submit supporting financial documentation that validates they meet the minimum program criteria.

Step 4) Final candidates to participate are selected following the interview.

Must Apply To Be Considered

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Key Dates

SPRING 2025 Cohort

The application deadline is

October 7, 2024

WEEKLY CLASSES BEGIN

JANUARY 21 – APRIL 17, 2025

SUMMER 2025 Cohort

The application deadline is

January 27, 2025

WEEKLY CLASSES BEGIN

MAY 13 – AUGUST 15, 2025

Class Schedule

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FALL 2025 Cohort

The application deadline is

May 27, 2025

WEEKLY CLASSES BEGIN

SEPTEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 12, 2025 

SCHEDULES

Statistics

PROGRAM IMPACT

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduates consistently show revenue growth and job creation.

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months after graduation

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months after graduation

The percentage of 10,000 Small Businesses alumni who increased revenues.

The percentage of 10,000 Small Businesses who increased jobs.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Amanda Tullos

Cohort: 21
Business: GreeNexus Consulting, LLC

Program Experience: “10KSB literally saved my business! While I have a passion for creating green buildings, I did not have detailed business acumen. 10KSB helped me carve out time to work ON the business and improve my skills in areas like, financials, marketing, processes, and human resources. We made the leap from 1099 team to W-2 employer. The Growth Plan we created has served as a map that we have followed and the business has grown substantially! When you get to the end of what you know and you need to grow your business skills, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. The friends made, knowledge, and resources, make all the difference! “

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