Course Schedule

Due to the COVID-19 Crisis, MERIT will begin to hold class cycles online beginning Saturday, July 25th.

These classes will focus on a variety of topics with modules including:

Identifying & Meeting Market Needs
Setting Financial Goals
Planning the Product/ Service
Researching and Analyzing the Market

This program cycle will be a 10-week course – covering 10 business modules at 3 hours each every Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM taught by a MERIT trainer via Zoom. Cost is determined on a sliding scale based on individual, home, or business income. Financial scholarships are available.

Saturday, August 1st

11 AM – 2 PM

Identifying and Meeting Market Needs

Saturday, August, 8th

11 AM – 2 PM

Setting Financial Goals

Saturday, August 15th

11 AM – 2 PM

Planning the Product/Service

Saturday, August 22nd

11 AM – 2 PM

Researching and Analyzing the Market

Saturday, August 29th

11 AM – 2 PM

Reaching the Market

Saturday, September 5th

11 AM – 2 PM

Building the Organization and Team

Saturday, September 12th

11 AM – 2 PM

Planning for a Profitable Business

Saturday, September 19th

11 AM – 2 PM

Monitoring Cash Flow & Seeking Funds

Saturday, September 25th

11 AM – 2 PM

Implementing Next Steps