Are you a small business owner looking to grow, scale or expand your business? Have you established a solid foundation but struggled to reach the next stage? Would you welcome guidance from business experts who have faced the same challenges you have and come out on top? Then it’s time to Thrive.
Thrive is an economic development initiative designed to support and empower established small businesses in High Point and the surrounding communities. We start at the root of what makes small businesses thrive, offering expert coaching, hands-on training and partnership that helps owners sustain long-term success.
Thrive services are offered free of charge to members of Business High Point (BHP). Not a BHP member? When you apply for BHP membership through Thrive, you’ll receive 50% off your first year, giving you access to Thrive’s valuable business support programs with no extra fees.
Thrive empowers more than 660 local businesses and counting through the following programs provided at no cost to BHP members.
Stop by The Commons at Congdon Yards every Wednesday (10am-12pm) to meet face-to-face with business experts Dr. Telisha Roberts and Susan Ormond during their open office hours. Bring your questions, meet other business owners and get connected – no appointment necessary!
Join us for single session workshops focused on what matters to your business. From mastering QuickBooks to leveraging AI tools, these sessions give you actionable strategies to incorporate into your daily business practices.
In addition to our resources and workshops, we provide a 12-week customized coaching program tailored to your goals. One hour each week, you will work one-on-one with a dedicated business coach, carefully matched by Dr. Rogers. Our matching system ensures your coach is tailored to the needs of your business and its unique offerings.
Through this focused program, you can expect strategic growth and measurable outcomes – completely driven to propel you and your business forward.
If you're an established business generating revenue and ready to scale - Thrive is for you.
If you're still in concept or pre-revenue phase, we can help connect you to the right partner organizations to get you started.
At Thrive, we’re always exploring ways to partner with local businesses. Partnerships are flexible and catered to your organization’s needs and goals. From a co-hosted training session with your team to a community outreach event on your campus, we can design a partnership program that works for you.
Let’s grab a coffee and talk about what we can build together. Complete the form below to get started.
Interested in participating in Thrive programs or forming a partnership?
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