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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses to offer free small business education program to Montana entrepreneurs

04/03/2026
Amber Hofstad, with Windrift Hills in Conrad, celebrates graduating from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at At ºÚÁÏÍø911 in June 2025. Applications now are open for the fall class.

GREAT FALLS, MT – For over 15 years, the Goldman SachsÌý10,000 Small BusinessesÌýprogram has helped entrepreneurs nationwide grow their businesses by offering a free, practical business training program, personalized support services, and access to capital. Now, 10,000 Small Businesses is continuing its partnership with At ºÚÁÏÍø911 to bring this best-in-class training program back to Montana small business owners.

Through this free program, participants gain practical skills in topics including negotiation, marketing, and employee management that can immediately be implemented into their businesses. In addition, participating small business owners receive the tools and professional support necessary to develop a strategic and customized five-year growth plan that can help take their business to the next level.

Across the United States,Ìý10,000 Small BusinessesÌýgraduates are increasing their revenues and creating new jobs in their communities. The most recent Impact Report notes:

  • 70% increase revenues
  • 50% create jobs
  • 84% collaborate with other graduates
  • 99% recommend the program

Selected applicants will gain access to results-oriented business education and a professional support network at no cost. Small business owners interested in taking their business to the next level can learn more and apply for the free program at . Applications are being accepted through May 18, and the three-month program begins September 2026. Classes are delivered in-person and online, and all costs are fully covered by the Goldman Sachs Foundation.

Small business owners with questions can reach out to Amie Thompson at At ºÚÁÏÍø911. She is the executive director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program for the Mountain West region and can be reached at [email protected].