The Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP) matches growing entrepreneurs one-on-one with business veterans to help them grow their business. HEMP focus on businesses around $1 million in revenues and higher, 3 years or more in business and with 5 or more full-time employees. Applications to participate in the program as a mentee or mentor are due in August of each year.
Application guidelines include:
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Must be in business for at least three years
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The business must generate around $1 million in annual revenues
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Applicant must be the ultimate decision maker for the organization
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Applicant must have a desire to substantially grow the business
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Must have 5 or more full time employees
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Must display internal and external integrity