Cohort Dates
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is offered in the fall and the spring each year to business owners across Iowa. We accept applications on a rolling basis, so if you’re ready to take your business to the next level, apply today!
Spring 2026 Class Schedule
| Meeting Type | Course | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| In-Person | Orientation and Mod. 1: You and Your Business | February 10-12 |
| Online | Mod 2: Growth & Opportunities | February 16-20 |
| Online | Financial Statements Workshop | February 23-27 |
| Online | Mod 3: Money & Metrics | March 2-6 |
| Online | Mod 4: You Are the Leader | March 9-13 |
| Independent | Growth Plan Working Week | March 16-20 |
| Online | Mod 5: It's the People | March 23-27 |
| Online | Mod 6: Marketing & Selling | March 30-April 3 |
| Online | Mod 7: Operations & Processes | April 6-10 |
| Online | Mod 8: Being Bankable | April 13-17 |
| Independent | Growth Plan Working Week | April 20-24 |
| In-Person | Mod 9: Action for Growth & Closing Ceremony | April 28-May 1 |
Fall 2026 Class Schedule
| Meeting Type | Course | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| In-Person | Orientation and Mod. 1: You and Your Business | September 15-17 |
| Online | Mod 2: Growth & Opportunities | September 21-25 |
| Online | Financial Statements Workshop | September 28-October 2 |
| Online | Mod 3: Money & Metrics | October 5-9 |
| Independent | Growth Plan Working Week | October 12-16 |
| Online | Mod 4: You Are the Leader | October 19-23 |
| Online | Mod 5: It's the People | October 26-30 |
| Online | Mod 6: Marketing & Selling | November 2-6 |
| Online | Mod 7: Operations & Processes | November 9-13 |
| Online | Mod 8: Being Bankable | November 16-20 |
| Independent | Growth Plan Working Week | November 23-27 |
| In-Person | Mod 9: Action for Growth & Closing Ceremony | November 30-December 3 |