Elevate Rapid City launching Entrepreneur Mentorship Program in September [Video]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Entrepreneurs in Rapid City are getting a helping hand courtesy of Elevate Rapid City’s new Entrepreneur Mentorship Program.

The organization launched the program to address current and aspiring local business owners’ needs.

Through the program, owners will be given resources, guidance and networking opportunities created to help move forward their venture ideas.

Some of the local businesses participating are Zinvent and Amazing Lash Studio.

In addition, participants will learn critical business principles including business planning, sales strategies, and market research.

The program will be conducted through a series of small group sessions, networking events, and interactive workshops run by industry experts.

An Elevate Rapid City spokesperson feels these activities will be beneficial for struggling entrepreneurs.

“Accounting basics, marketing, business planning, goal setting even. These are some of the most prevalent things that we see hinder entrepreneurs from taking that next step and reaching economic prosperity …