Jennifer Oliver Henderson '96, president and founder of J.O., a Fort Worth-based full-service marketing agency, has been accepted into Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses program, a $20 million initiative launched to help create jobs and economic growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
"I am honored to have been selected to participate in Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses program," said Henderson. "The opportunity to be selected into the prestigious program and have a customized growth plan built specifically for my company is invaluable to its success."
The program will give J.O. access to business education, support services and access to capital.
The curriculum includes practical business skills, employee management, negotiation and marketing education. Additionally, they will offer one-on-one consulting, expert advising and technical assistance through partnerships with professional firms, national organizations, community organizations and Goldman Sachs.