PROJECT LYDIA

Project Lydia in the News

Do you dream of starting and running your own business?

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Project Lydia is designed to help adults like you learn business skills, develop a business plan, and start that business. The program features a multi-week training program, support networks and mentors, and business start-up grant funds for each participant.

Participation is limited to 15 innovators.

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Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring others? Are you a business owner who wants to help others launch their own business?

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As a mentor, your role is a vital part of this program and includes the following:  

•  Work to form a supportive and trusting relationship with the innovators. Participate in mentor training prior to meeting them. 

• Guide innovators in creating a budget for using their $500 non-competitive micro-grant to launch a business. 

• Support learning throughout the training course to assist innovators in developing each component of their business plan. 

• Coach and encourage the innovators during the launch phase and celebrate their growth. Help them to consider next steps. 

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Want to learn more?

We are currently adding names to an Interest List for when we begin round 2 of Project Lydia.

Email the Project Lydia team.

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