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Published October 15, 2024

ะยฒสอ๘ CC, Goldman Sachs partner to boost small businesses

โ€œThis is a great opportunity for business owners to gain access to tools and knowledge to grow their businessesโ€ - Dr. Ginger Robbins
By: Cathy Hayden

RAYMOND โ€“ ะยฒสอ๘ has a new partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation to host their 10,000 Small Businesses program in Mississippi at Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond.

Applications are due no later than Nov. 10 with classes free to the businesses to begin in February 2025.

The program is designed for rural state business owners โ€œwho are ready to take the next step for their business. We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities,โ€ according to the Goldman Sachs Foundation.

The hybrid program includes online classes and in-person classes throughout spring 2025. The in-person classes will be at Eagle Ridge Conference Center, said Dr. Ginger Robbins, Vice President of Workforce Development and Governmental Affairs for ะยฒสอ๘.

โ€œThis is a great opportunity for business owners to gain access to tools and knowledge to grow their businesses,โ€ she said. โ€œWe are excited to partner with 10,000 Small Businesses in a common mission to move people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.โ€

The online application is at gs.com/10ksb-mississippi. For more information, email rural1Oksb@icic.org.

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With six campuses in central Mississippi, ะยฒสอ๘ is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.

Our Mission: ะยฒสอ๘ is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: ะยฒสอ๘ will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: ะยฒสอ๘ aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit or call 1.800.ะยฒสอ๘CC.