Program Overview

Join us for monthly 30-minute intensive business development sessions followed by 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. 
• This is a three month series to launch the program. Each session has two parts. The series builds each month to complete in April.  Attend one or all. 

Location

• Northwest Business Association Meetings and Grove Park Foundation office

Class Series

1. Business Readiness Assessment (January)

Initial Session: 1/23/25 @ NWBA Meeting

• 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 @ GPF Office 

• Review of completed business assessments
• Action plan development
• Peer feedback and solutions

2. Business Model Assessment (February)

Initial Session: 2/27/25 @ NWBA Meeting

• Analysis of revenue streams and cost structures
• Customer segment identification
• Value proposition refinement
• Resource allocation evaluation

Workshop Focus: 3/13/25 @ GPF Office

• Business model canvas review
• Strategy adjustment recommendations
• Scaling opportunities discussion

3. Marketing Assessment (March)

Initial Session: 3/27/25 @ NWBA Meeting

• Current marketing strategy evaluation
• Digital presence assessment
• Target market analysis
• Brand positioning review

Workshop Focus: 4/10/25 @ GPF Office

• 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

Secure your spot in this valuable program series. Attending all the initial sessions and workshops increases your knowledge and your business. 

Be sure to attend the monthly NWBA Networking Meeting on the 4th Thursday of the Month from 6-7:30pm for the initial session.  RSVP here