Microenterprise Assistance Program

The Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) provides eligible participants with education, technical assistance and access to business loans.

MAP targets entrepreneurs interested in starting and owning their own businesss. Prospective entrepreneurs must be at least 18 years of age. Owners of existing microenterprises are eligible if they wish to expand their business.

Since space and funding for the program are limited, selection will be competitive, based on eligibililty, completion of the MAP Application, and follow-up interviews.

The 12-week educational program covers all aspects of opening a small business.

We are fortunate to have Jim Grillo, an experienced entrepreneur, as the instructor. Mr. Grillo shares his experiences with the class, making the course interesting and relevant.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a compaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). The Finger Lakes Trading Cooperative is a program of The Enterprise Center, Inc. which is a project of Rural Opportunities, Inc., a private, nonprofit community development corporation working to build stronger communities in New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and Puerto Rico. TDD 800-545-1833 ext. 210.


	MAP Applications Class Syllabus The Enterprise Center	The Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) provides eligible participants with education, technical assistance and access to business loans. MAP targets entrepreneurs interested in starting and owning their own businesss. Prospective entrepreneurs must be at least 18 years of age. Owners of existing microenterprises are eligible if they wish to expand their business. Since space and funding for the program are limited, selection will be competitive, based on eligibililty, completion of the MAP Application, and follow-up interviews. The 12-week educational program covers all aspects of opening a small business. We are fortunate to have Jim Grillo, an experienced entrepreneur, as the instructor. Mr. Grillo shares his experiences with the class, making the course interesting and relevant. This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a compaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). The Finger Lakes Trading Cooperative is a program of The Enterprise Center, Inc. which is a project of Rural Opportunities, Inc., a private, nonprofit community development corporation working to build stronger communities in New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and Puerto Rico. TDD 800-545-1833 ext. 210.