Goodwill MicroEnterprise transitions to in-person classes

CAPE CORAL, Fla. - April 22, 2021 - PRLog -- Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business but need some mentoring are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for May 17 – June 24, 2021.

The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid feasibility plan.  They work with mentors who are successful businesspeople, and hear from subject matter experts in areas of accounting, legal, marketing, insurance and funding.

Returning to in-person this session, classes are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings at 815 Nicholas Parkway East, Cape Coral. This will be the 9^th year we have offered classes in Cape Coral, with 24 classes completed (2 virtual), 249 graduates and 136 businesses started.  Social distancing and masks/hand sanitizer provided. Attendance limited, sign up now.

Recent program graduate says, "Thanks to this course I am closer to reaching my goals as a business woman, and am confident in the continued success of my business."

To apply, visit www.goodwillswfl.org/microenterprise, or call (239) 995-2106 ext. 2215.  The session is $80; Volunteer hours can be substituted for the fee if income requirements are met. For more information email Dorothy Browning at dorothybrowning@goodwillSWFL.org.

The Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute is administrated by the nonprofit Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, and is part of Goodwill's mission of providing life-changing opportunities toward independence for those with disabilities and disadvantages. For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, visit www.goodwillswfl.org.