APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR MONTANA WOMEN'S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Prospera is looking for mentors and mentees for the next 56Strong cohort. The application portal is now open and will close on November 1, 2025.

56Strong connects women entrepreneurs and business leaders from all of Montana's 56 counties through a one-on-one mentorship program. This is a six-month program designed to:

• Bridge the gap between the urban and rural divide
• Support female entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses
• Increase female businesses across the state of Montana
• Help women gain access to capital
• Support and build resiliency among female professionals

The next 56Strong cohort will run from January through June 2026.

Requirements for program participation and applications are available on Prospera’s website.

The role of the mentor is to provide encouragement, educate about the technical and/or operational sides of running a business, help set and achieve goals, and assist in building confidence. This is a great opportunity to give back to the Montana business community!

What former Mentors have said about the program:

"It was a pleasure to do this program, and the thoughtfulness put into pairing us was deeply felt and appreciated by us both. It was also an invitation for me to look back at my business trajectory and name some of it's pieces. I'm very glad to have participated." - 2025 56Strong Mentor

"My mentee's mindset has improved because before we met at the beginning of the program, she was feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Now she has more confidence and resources on which direction and steps to take to help her with her goals." - 2025 56Strong Mentor

This program is profoundly beneficial for mentees and mentors by increasing networks and connections, fostering a community of support, empowering women to build their business, and so much more. 

Consider applying or sharing this information to women in your network that you think could benefit from participating in the program.

56Strong is generously supported by our partners at Capital Matrix.

Lindsey Benov is Prospera's Montana Women's Business Center Program Director and is available to help support women in business across the state. If you need help navigating a new business venture, managing an existing business, expanding or scaling your business, purchasing a business, looking for financing, or any other needs, email Lindsey to see how we can help.

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