Thursday, April 03, 2014
SBA and AARP Host Second Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month in April with Events around the Country
The
U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are again teaming up for
National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor
Month. Building on the success of 2013’s Mentor Month, the two
organizations will match “encore entrepreneurs” (over the age of 50)
with successful business owners and community leaders for advice and
assistance. Find local events at
www.sba.gov/mentormonth.
SBA
district offices, state AARP offices and SBA resource partners host
events around the country throughout April, including speed mentoring
where experienced small business mentors and
entrepreneurs share information in one-on-one counseling sessions and
workshops. Mentors come from SBA’s network of Small Business
Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, and SCORE chapters who
help throughout the life cycle of an entrepreneur’s business.
“The
SBA is working hard to increase opportunities for small businesses of
the baby boomer generation and we believe 50-plus entrepreneurs will
drive significant new business growth in
the coming years,” said Tameka Montgomery, SBA Associate Administrator
for Entrepreneurial Development. “SBA is pleased to continue our
partnership with AARP, uniting our efforts on Encore Entrepreneurship
Mentor Month to help entrepreneurs transform their
dreams into a successful reality.”
“AARP knows
that many older Americans pursue entrepreneurship as a way to generate
income and strengthen financial security,” said Debbie Banda, AARP
interim Vice President, Financial Security. “And for
many of these workers, it is also a way to turn a hobby or passion into
a paycheck. AARP creates real possibilities by connecting experienced
workers with the resources and guidance they need to help start or grow a
small business,” Banda added.
“Encore
entrepreneurs” are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the
United States. A 2010 survey by the Kauffman Foundation found that
Americans age 55 to 64 start
new business ventures at a higher rate than any other age group,
including 20-somethings.
SBA has free online courses targeted at helping encore entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. Go online to
www.sba.gov/encore to access the online training and other resources available for entrepreneurs over the age of 50.
SBA
and AARP are also hosting two webinars in April to help current and
potential entrepreneurs. For more information, and to register, visit
www.aarp.org/startabusiness.
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