Business Training

SBIDC's flagship business program is Plan for Growth, a multi-week business management and leadership program designed for manufacturers, makers and creative entrepreneurs in Southwest Brooklyn. It is hosted by SBIDC in partnership with consulting firm Skopos Collective.

For a reduced fee, businesses have weekly access to expert instructors and consultants in the fields of leadership, business strategy, finance, marketing and management. Over 150 businesses have graduated from the program since its inception in 2016.

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In 2025, we are hosting two cohorts:

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- Financial Edition:

^{Six high-impact classes for businesses seeking to build their Financial and Accounting Skills. Running from January 29th through March 29th, 2025. Learn More and Apply Below!}

- Plan for Growth Foundations:

^{Eight week program covering the business leadership, finance, management and marketing. Classes run from April 2025. Watch the info session about Plan for Growth foundations below. Applications open February 2025.}

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Watch our 8/31/23 Info Session

Past Programs

Meet The Lender: The Grow America Fund

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Online event via Zoom

Registration Closed

Plan For Growth 2024: Finance Edition

April 24th, 2024

Innovation Lab, Industry City 87 35th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Registration Closed

Time to Manage

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Wednesday April 3rd, 2024

A four-part online small business training series. All sessions to be held on Zoom.

Registration Closed

Plan for Growth. Alumni Reunion. Celebrating 8 Years of Plan for Growth

Thursday, October 19th, 2023 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Strong Rope Brewery. 185 Van Dyke Street, Brooklyn NY, 11231

Registration Closed

Tarot for Business Insights (Plan for Growth 8-Year Anniversary Series)

Monday, October 16th, 2023 All Day Event

Remote and In-Person

Registration Closed

Workshop: Mastering the Lease Agreement (Plan for Growth 8-Year Anniversary Series)

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Innovation Lab - Industry City. 87-35 Street (2nd Floor) Brooklyn, NY 11232

Registration Closed

Plan For Growth Fall Cohort

September 20th, 2023

Innovation Lab, Industry City 87 35th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Registration Closed

Plan for Growth Spring 2023

April 19th through June 21st 2023

Innovation Lab, Industry City 87 35th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Registration Closed

What past Plan for Growth Participants are saying

The fact that this class is designed around creative entrepreneurs and what we all need as artists is extremely valuable. I love the structure and approachability of each session and the facilitators were all super knowledgeable and great.

Sana Malik

Meerkat Media

This is a great class for any founder in any stage of business. Even if you are way ahead in the business, PFG makes you pause and rethink whether your values and mission are truly buttoned up

Suniti Ramanujam

Pure Mitti

This class changed the way our company approaches our goals, and demystified the tools of marketing ourselves organically! We went from vague aspirations to clear action items in a matter of weeks, and we’ve gained clients directly because of it.

Eric Phillips-Horst

Meerkat Media

When I started PFG, I knew my craft, but not my business. PFG filled the knowledge gaps that were preventing me from achieving my goals.

Dave Cicirelli

Rochambeau

Plan for Growth is the best thing I did for my business this year. I really can’t say enough good things about my experience taking the class…There’s a big focus on creating and implementing systems because this is key for growth.

Rebecca Atwood

Rebecca Atwood Designs

Being in a room with peer businesses was amazing, as too often being an entrepreneur can be an isolating life path. The insight I gained on branding and finances will help us realize the goals for our businesses.

Auria Abraham

Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen

Plan for Growth is a bootcamp for small entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business. The value that the instructors bring is what I hoped I could afford from consultants I admire. Highly recommend!

Mateen Pouyafar

Seedly

See All Member Testimonials

Business Training

SBIDC's flagship business program is Plan for Growth, a multi-week business management and leadership program designed for manufacturers, makers and creative entrepreneurs in Southwest Brooklyn. It is hosted by SBIDC in partnership with consulting firm Skopos Collective.

For a reduced fee, businesses have weekly access to expert instructors and consultants in the fields of leadership, business strategy, finance, marketing and management. Over 150 businesses have graduated from the program since its inception in 2016.

In 2025, we are hosting two cohorts:

- Financial Edition:

Six high-impact classes for businesses seeking to build their Financial and Accounting Skills. Running from January 29th through March 29th, 2025. Learn More and Apply Below!

- Plan for Growth Foundations:

Eight week program covering the business leadership, finance, management and marketing. Classes run from April 2025. Watch the info session about Plan for Growth foundations below. Applications open February 2025.

Watch our 8/31/23 Info Session

Upcoming Programs & Events

What past Plan for Growth Participants are saying

Get updates on the latest resources for small businesses.

^{Six high-impact classes for businesses seeking to build their Financial and Accounting Skills. Running from January 29th through March 29th, 2025. Learn More and Apply Below!}

^{Eight week program covering the business leadership, finance, management and marketing. Classes run from April 2025. Watch the info session about Plan for Growth foundations below. Applications open February 2025.}