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BEST Information Session

WHENJanuary 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHEREZoom

Business Enterprise Support & Training (BEST) program is a free, 5-week small business training and consulting program available to all Manitoba residents living on a low-income who would like to start or expand a business. The program is also available to groups or organizations wanting to open a social enterprise. The program is presented on Zoom in 3 phases:

  • Phase 1: Small Business Management Training
  • Phase 2: One-to-one Business Consulting
  • Phase 3: Business Launch & Aftercare

This cohort of training will run weekdays during the day from February 19th – March 21st, 2025 (Mon, Wed, and Fri, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm).

Attending one of our information sessions is required. Information session dates are January 8th, January 15th, and January 20th, 2025, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Once you have attended an information session, you may complete and submit a full application.

Who Can Apply:

To qualify, you need to:

  • Live in Manitoba
  • Have a business idea that will help create a stronger and healthier community
  • Have some skill, experience or training in the area desired to start a business
  • Live on a low income or serve people living on a low income

A Zoom link will be sent three business days before the program starts to everyone who has been accepted.

Reserve your spot now — space is limited! Please note: low registration numbers could result in cancellation of the information session.

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    Voluntary Self-Identification

    Providing this information is your voluntary choice. All the information you share with us is kept confidential and will be used to report the services we provide to the funders of this program. You will not be identified in any reports.

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