Learn more about West Side Forward's Business Start-Up Training, program benefits, eligibility criteria and application requirements.
This program is geared toward for-profit enterprises seeking structured expert training, counseling and accountability within a fast paced timeframe. Over the course of 12 weekly sessions participants are trained on business plans, marketing, financing, accounting, risk management, legal issues, and more, followed by a year of personal mentoring from a business leader.
Qualified participants are also eligible for low-interest loans up to $10,000 for a start-up business and $30,000 for an existing business from CIBC Back upon graduation.