Marin City residents who want to develop a small business are eligible to apply for a free mentorship course and startup grant.
The Marin County Microenterprise Support Program, which launched this year, is offering a 12-week course to help small business owners who live or work in Marin City. Courses will focus on developing a business plan, marketing, reaching customers, pricing, money management and growth.
Graduates will be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to get the business rolling. The course is limited to 20 participants.
A small business is defined as having fewer than five employees and gross receipts of under $2.5 million over a three-year period.
Applications are open until 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 and notifications will be sent by Aug. 25. The weekly course meetings will occur in-person at the Marin City Library or via Zoom from 6-7:45 p.m. every Tuesday from Sept. 1 to Nov. 17. Apply online or email the Marin Small Business Development Center. Phone 415-482-1819.
