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Work on your business, not just in your business.

The South Haven Regional Business Hub’s (SHRBH) Growth Series is a 26-week cohort program designed for small business owners who have been operating for more than three years and are committed to growing and stabilizing their businesses. The program aligns with the Hub’s mission to engage entrepreneurs early and support them through the most vulnerable years of business development, while fostering a peer-learning entrepreneurial community.

Your 26-Week Growth Series Includes

  • High-Impact Workshops: Master the critical processes for consistency and growth that go beyond the digital roadmap.
  • Tailored Mentorship: Get matched with an industry expert specifically aligned with your growth stage and operational needs.
  • One-on-One Business Coaching: Refine your strategy with personalized guidance to ensure your learning translates into measurable action.
  • The Founders Circle: Gain lifetime access to an exclusive alumni network, ensuring your growth doesn’t stop when the program ends.

Important Dates

  • April 1: Applications open
  • May 13: Program applications are due via electronic or email submission by 6 p.m.
  • May 20: Interviews with the Hub Board
  • May 27: Successful applicants notified
  • June 10: First Growth Series session. All sessions are 4-6 p.m. at Lake Michigan College South Haven
  • December 2: The PITCH community event
  • December 9: Founders Circle kick off

Scale Your Business

  • Clarify your path to sustainable growth.
  • Build and execute a results-driven business plan.
  • Strengthen your systems, finances, and operations.
  • Test, refine, and grow a more stable, profitable business.

Application to the Growth Series requires a Concept Paper and Financial Projection. These documents outline your business model, target audience, and market analysis. You must include management experience, marketing strategies, and a three-year financial projection to demonstrate your readiness for growth.

All South Haven Regional Business Hub programs or co-sponsored events are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Arrangements for persons with disabilities are made when requested two weeks in advance.