Training Days

Elevation Essentials

Welcome to the dynamic arena of Training Days, where small business owners step into a transformative journey akin to honing athletic prowess. Our Training Days program is your playbook for success, offering two distinct types of training to amplify your business game. Immerse yourself in the fundamentals with Core Training, a robust curriculum that fortifies your foundational business skills. For those seeking a specialized edge, explore our Specialized Training tracks — four distinct paths tailored to elevate businesses of various stripes. Get ready to lace up your entrepreneurial cleats and confidently stride into a realm where excellence is not just a goal but a daily pursuit.

Core Training | Focus: Strategic Planning

At the core of Training Days lies our meticulously designed playbook: Core Training. Think of it as the strategic game plan propelling your business forward—a dynamic journey where you sharpen essential skills, turning each module into a crucial move in your entrepreneurial game. Join us in this transformative experience, where Core Training becomes the playbook empowering you with knowledge and confidence to elevate your business game.

The focus of Core Training is Strategic Planning, the core survival skill of a successful business owner. The curriculum covers:

  • Business planning
  • Financial planning
  • Market analysis
  • Marketing beyond digital
  • Executive skills development
  • The Off-Season: Self-care day

Core Training is on the second (2nd) Tuesday of each month, and free to members. Sessions are typically 90 minutes and hands-on.

Core Training Times
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2nd Tuesday of each month

All training is at Thrive CoWorking
2245 Wisteria Drive Southwest
Snellville, GA 30078

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Specialized Training | Focus area shifts annually based on member surveys

In the Specialized Training Zone, we present four distinctive teams, each equipped with its dedicated playbook tailored to address the unique challenges and goals of different entrepreneurial domains. These advanced training tracks operate as specialized squads, focusing on vital aspects crucial for each team’s success in the field of entrepreneurship.

Members have the ability to cross-train and engage in sessions from other teams, fostering a dynamic experience that adapts to the evolving challenges of their entrepreneurial journey.

Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, our sessions alternate through the four teams, ensuring a strategic and comprehensive approach to honing specialized skills.

Specialized Training Times
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of each month

All training is at Thrive CoWorking
2245 Wisteria Drive Southwest
Snellville, GA 30078

Get ready to elevate your entrepreneurial game with precision and teamwork.

GEA Training Days

The Minority-owned Team:

  • April
  • August
  • December

Focus: Leadership Mindset

Instructor:
Nrgy Abrams & Lolita Hampton

The Service-Based Team:

  • May
  • September
  • January

Focus: Client Engagement

Instructor:
Denise B. Lawrence

 The Women’s Team:

  • March
  • July
  • November

Focus: Team Development

Instructor:
Russell Craigwell Consulting

The Product-Based Team:

  • June
  • October
  • February

Focus: Processes/Procedures

Instructor:
Roy Hudson

GECC Instructor

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