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ATHENA PowerLink

Interested in taking your business to the next level?  ATHENAPowerLink can help you do just that!  ATHENAPowerLink is a business mentoring program designed to increase the growth and profitability of women-owned businesses.

The program is simple.  The selected business owner is linked with a powerful and professional advisory panel specifically selected to assist in addressing your growth challenges.  The program is also highly effective.  In the 20+ communities that have established programs, participants have reported, on average, an 88% increase in sales, a 38% increase in net income and a 57% increase in personal income.  Ninety-three percent of companies in the program have made significant changes in their businesses.

Do you qualify?  If your business:

  • Is at least 51% owned and actively managed by a woman. 
  • Has been in business for a minimum of two years in operation. 
  • Has a minimum of two full-time employees (including the owner). 
  • Has annual revenues of at least $250,000 for retail or manufacturing businesses, or at least $100,000 for service businesses. 
  • Has clearly defined company objectives / goals with explicit reasons for seeking ATHENA PowerLink's assistance in meeting those objectives / goals.

Click here to fill out an application today! 

 
     

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