Small Business Mentoring Program

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Porter House KC Small Business Mentorship Program is a six-month long program that matches aspiring and emerging small business owners with local entrepreneurs and business leaders, with a goal of supporting them holistically to name and work towards specific goals as they build their businesses.

In addition to one-on-one meetings, mentors and mentees attend two monthly workshops that focus on the following:

In addition to one-on-one meetings, mentors and mentees attend monthly workshops that focus on the following:

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Inter and Intra- Personal Skills

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Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution

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Small Business Finance Essentials

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Communication and Negotiation

Mentors

In order to participate in this program, potential mentors must:

  • Be an established entrepreneur or business leader (5+ years of experience and expertise)
  • Reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area
  • Commit to fulfilling the program requirements which include:
    • At least ONE MONTHLY 1-on-1 meeting w/ mentee
    • Attending monthly whole group workshops
    • Completing program surveys

Mentees

In order to participate in this program, potential mentees must:

  • Be a current or aspiring entrepreneur whose business earns less than $200K in revenue/year
  • Reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area
  • Commit to fulfilling the program requirements which include:
    • At least ONE MONTHLY 1-on-1 meeting w/ mentor
    • Attending monthly whole group workshops
    • Completing program surveys + business updates

Important Dates

Application Closes: March 6th

Onboarding for Mentors / Mentees: Mid- to Late- March (Dates will be provided upon the status of your application – week of: March 11th)

Speed Dating (Mentor + Mentee) Style Event: Early April

Matching Happy Hour Event: Mid April

First Session: Tuesday, May 7th

Session Information

Day/Hours of the Sessions: T/TR (Monthly) – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Type of Session: In-Person

Location of Sessions: 1518 E 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Cost of Sessions: Free

Small Business Mentorship Program - Application link
You will be notified of the status of your submitted application by:
the week of March 11th, 2024

Take the Next Steps towards a Thriving Business.

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