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How It Works


How It Works

1. Find your business on our secure Interactive Map tool to receive a report on your readiness score and learn which growth practices are the right fit for your business.

4.If you are not eligible, you can sign up here to receive details on when the Pathways Program is available in your location and/or sector.

You can also complete your Readiness to do Business Score regardless of your eligibility.

2. If you are eligible, you can set up a time to connect with a Pathways representative to answer your questions.

If you already received your Readiness to do Business Score and are eligible, schedule your call today!

5. The Pathways Program puts together your Education and Knowledge Acquisition Agreement. You review, sign, and return it. 

3. We will connect you with a business development professional, who assesses your business with you, confirms your eligibility, and collects info about your business to help the Pathways Program create your agreement. Learn more about the role of business development professionals.

6. The Pathways Program puts together your Payment Plan Agreement and helps achieve compliance. You will be responsible for tax burden payments throughout the contract period.

Throughout the agreement period:

  • You will keep the Pathways Program updated on any major changes in the business, including ownership transfer.

  • We may visit your business to conduct additional monitoring and evaluation.

  • You complete simple reporting requirements annually using forms provided by the Pathways Program.


Have a question about the Pathways to Formalization Program? Contact us today.