Grove Park Ready: Business Ready Classes
Northwest Business Association Meeting Series
Program Overview
Join us for monthly FREE 30-minute intensive business development sessions followed by 90-minute facilitated workshop discussions. Classes are designed to help Grove Park businesses assess and strengthen their operations for upcoming economic opportunities.
Schedule & Format
- Initial Sessions: 4th Thursday monthly, 30-minute presentation at monthly NWBA Networking Meetings from 6:00-7:30pm.
- Follow-up Workshops: 2nd Thursday the following month, group discussion and work review: 90 minutes at Grove Park Foundation, 1566 DLH Pkwy NW, from 6-7:30pm. Secure your spot here
- This is a three month series to launch the program. Each session has two parts. The series builds each month to complete in April.
Location
- Northwest Business Association Meetings and Grove Park Foundation office
Class Series
1. Business Readiness Assessment (January)
Initial Session: 1/23/25 SEE MATERIALS HERE
- Evaluating your business's current state
- Understanding operational strengths and gaps
- Identifying growth opportunities and challenges
- Tools for self-assessment and benchmarking
Workshop Focus: 2/13/25
- Review of completed business assessments
- Action plan development
- Peer feedback and solutions
2. Business Model Assessment (February)
Initial Session: 2/27/25
- Analysis of revenue streams and cost structures
- Customer segment identification
- Value proposition refinement
- Resource allocation evaluation
Workshop Focus: 3/13/25
- Business model canvas review
- Strategy adjustment recommendations
- Scaling opportunities discussion
3. Marketing Assessment (March)
Initial Session: 3/27/25
- Current marketing strategy evaluation
- Digital presence assessment
- Target market analysis
- Brand positioning review
Workshop Focus: 4/17/25
- Marketing plan critiques
- Audience engagement strategies
- Implementation timeline development
Expected Outcomes
Participants will complete each month with:
- Detailed assessment of their business area
- Actionable improvement plan
- Network of peer support
- Access to additional resources and mentorship
Registration
Contact the Northwest Business Association to secure your spot in this valuable program series. See EVENTS PAGE
