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The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is offered in the fall and the spring each year to business owners across Iowa. We accept applications on a rolling basis, so if you’re ready to take your business to the next level, apply today!

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Application for Fall 2026 is now open!

Application deadline is June 1

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Fall 2026 Class Schedule

Meeting Type Course Dates
In-Person Orientation and Mod. 1: You and Your Business September 15-17
Online Mod 2: Growth & Opportunities September 21-25
Online Financial Statements Workshop  September 28-October 2
Online Mod 3: Money & Metrics October 5-9
Independent Growth Plan Working Week October 12-16
Online Mod 4: You Are the Leader October 19-23
Online Mod 5: It's the People October 26-30
Online Mod 6: Marketing & Selling November 2-6
Online Mod 7: Operations & Processes November 9-13
Online Mod 8: Being Bankable November 16-20
Independent Growth Plan Working Week November 23-27
In-Person Mod 9: Action for Growth & Closing Ceremony November 30-December 3