Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship General Information

The mentorship is a fee-based member only program that creates and promotes economic independence and wealth among minority and women-owned businesses by connecting them to business consultants from mature local businesses in a three-year mentorship relationship. With staff guidance, mentee businesses identify measurable and critical issues hindering growth, then a mentor is identified who can specifically address these critical issues, and mentee businesses are monitored through a structured system of accountability. 

We believe opportunities of self-sufficiency, sustainability and business growth help entrepreneurs create employment opportunities for others and significantly contribute to the overall economic empowerment of the community. To join the many successful businesses that participate in the HAJ Business Mentorship and to give back your community, fill out an application today!

Download more information about the Herman A. Johnson Business Mentorship >>

To participate in the Mentorship, Mentee applicants must meet the following requirements:

·        Be a Chamber Member

·        Be an ethnic minority and/or woman

·        Own 51% of their business

·        Be in business full-time for three years or more (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis)

·        Commit to being coached for three years

·        Pay Program Fee of $600 per year

Mentor applicants must meet the following requirements:

·        Be a Chamber Member

·        Commit to coaching for a year

·        Be a veteran business owner, CEO, President or top level executive

·        Desire and have the ability to serve as a mentor for a CEO in the Greater Kansas City area

·        Participate actively in mentoring relationship, including MBA organized meetings

·        Share business knowledge willingly and openly – both successes and failures