The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) recently announced the open enrollment period for the 2017 Business Evolution Program (BEP). Officials of the organization said they are “strongly encouraging small business owners who are ready to take their business to the next level to apply.”
Since the program’s inception, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Union Bank, AEG, NetServe Systems, Inc., Microsoft Corporation and Wells Fargo and IBM have successfully mentored local area businesses.
The Business Evolution Program (BEP) was designed to assist a GLAAACC small business (the mentee) to reach the next level of economic success by partnering them with one of our major corporate members.
Some of the benefits have included: Company focus, marketing plan, business plan review, media exposure, client introductions, financial review, overall process review, collateral material development.
Those who wish to apply must be an active member of GLAAACC for one year or must be willing to commit to a two year GLAAACC membership prior to submitting your application.
Applications are due by Friday, December 2, and can be found on the GLAAACC website at www.glaaacc.org. For more information call 323-292-1297.
