The program is an 8-month leadership program that is framed by 5 sessions focused on Business Strategy, Marketing, Finance, HR and Legal aspects of operating a small business – delivered by local specialists. The associated 1:1 Mentoring conversations happen monthly with a Graduation Ceremony wrapping up the program in late October, 2021. Both Mentors and Mentees alike also receive 1:1 Coaching from Founder / Program Manager and certified Coach, Dr Pearl Daly-Swords. Pearl also happens to be an active member of our Rotary Club and is responsible for Public Relations (2021-2022). As sponsors of the program, our club members have also enjoyed going along to ‘Fireside Chats’ that have been plugged into this year’s program. In May we heard from Hugh Bateman of the Property Shop, in July it was Rusty Russell of Double R Equipment Repairs and in late September we look forward to hearing from Peter Logan of Logan Wines.