Microenterprise Development

The Midwest region of the United States continues to be the industrial center of the United States. Though a large number of Fortune 500 Corporations are based in the Midwest, the real vitality of the region's economic growth stems from the emergence and nurturing of the small and medium size companies. The diversity of the manufactured goods, agricultural products and services in the Midwest range from privately-owned farms to high tech agricultural research and development firms; from individual shop owners to the world's largest retailers.

Heartland International recognizes the importance of a free and open market to the strengthening of democratic institutions. To this end, Heartland International has developed the following training programs:

• Halibur Bisnis Manatuto, an in-country program for East Timor designed to empower local business owners to stimulate and support economic growth.

• Tanzanian Association for Women Entrepreneurs (TAWE), enabling women to achieve economic equity by creating a strong network of women business owners, strengthening business skills and increasing income-generating opportunities.

• Privatization and Deregulation, a three-week program for political officials and entrepreneurs from Mozambique focusing on the impact  of privatization and deregulation, the development of business incubators, and community-based investment programs.

• Community Connections - Business Programs, a five-week, multifaceted training program that includes business placements, relevant seminars and educational site visits for Eastern European countries.

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