SUMMARY

The 10,000 Small Businesses
initiative is part of a national investment to unlock the growth and job
creation potential of small businesses and is based on the broadly held view of
leading experts that a combination of education, business support services, and
access to capital best addresses the barriers to growth for small
businesses.

The educational component of the
national 10,000 Small Businesses initiative is delivered through community
college partners. The financing
component is provided through partnerships with local Community Development
Financial Institutions (“CDFIs”) or non-profit lending intermediaries with
knowledge of small businesses and a strong record of performance.

A 10,000 Small Businesses Module
Instructor is one who: