{"id":1618,"date":"2024-08-05T14:35:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T18:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miwf.org\/?post_type=class-seminar&#038;p=1618"},"modified":"2024-12-04T15:18:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T20:18:16","slug":"early-childhood-education-business-growth-program","status":"publish","type":"class-seminar","link":"https:\/\/miwf.org\/business-programs\/business-classes-seminars\/early-childhood-education-business-growth-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Education Business Growth Program \u2013 Spring 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>This class is closed. Go to our main&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/miwf.org\/business-programs\/business-classes-seminars\/\">Small Business Classes &amp; Seminars page<\/a>&nbsp;to look for upcoming Michigan Women Forward business classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-Z11Wzbt\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This multidisciplinary&nbsp;early childhood education business program, sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkkf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W.K. Kellogg Foundation<\/a>, offered select Kent County early childcare educators the chance to learn from business professionals and work one-on-one with a childcare program manager to gain insights and strategies to grow your business. The program included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Organization Support:<\/strong> Receive dedicated assistance from a bookkeeper over the course of the 5-month program to effectively organize your finances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expert Financial Analysis:<\/strong> Consult with industry professionals to thoroughly analyze your financials and optimize your business for maximum tax benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing Strategies:<\/strong> Maximize your digital presence by setting up a Google Business Profile and Google Analytics account, and using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques to effectively promote your business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental Health Support:<\/strong> Learn about the importance of mental wellness in the workplace and acquire strategies to support staff well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee Recruitment: <\/strong>Collaborate with local partners such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganworks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Works<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bethany.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bethany Christian Services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grcc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Rapids Community College<\/a> to establish a pipeline of potential employees for your business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to Support Services:<\/strong> Connect with local partners such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firststepskent.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Step Kent<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/greatstarttoquality.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great Start to Quality<\/a>, Main Spring and Wonder School to explore available support services, including food programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site Visit and Assessment:<\/strong> Benefit from a comprehensive assessment of your business conducted by our program manager to identify growth potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-requirements\">Program Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operate a business within the 49507, 49508, 49509, 49503 ZIP codes or in the Black Hills area of Grand Rapids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agree to sign a commitment letter indicating your availability to attend all sessions in the program, including the one-on-one meetings with the bookkeeper, marketing and CPA professionals provided.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-Z2ifvyV\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sponsored By:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkkf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/miwf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WKKF.png\" alt=\"wk kellogg foundation logo image\" class=\"wp-image-2465\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miwf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WKKF.png 500w, https:\/\/miwf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WKKF-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This class is closed. 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