The Business Pathways Program is providing support for growing businesses in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. Byron Region Community College has started this new program that is supported by a philanthropist supporting small to medium enterprises (SME's) in the Northern Rivers Region. We understand that SME's are the backbone of our regional economy, that a healthy local economy is dependent on healthy businesses and that jobs growth will occur if we have a vigorous local economy. The Business Pathways program has been set up to provide timely, relevant and affordable assistance to SME's to help to stimulate growth and prosperity in our region. There are a range of services available including free mentoring, training and access to expert advice. Paul Jameson heads the Business Pathways Program, he has extensive experience in the corporate world, small business and business facilitation and advice. Paul will assess the business for suitability for the program and work with the owners and/or managers to identify the particular skills that are needed; he then matches up a mentor who has those skills to help the business. There is also the opportunity to bring in other mentors from time to time to assist with specific needs as well as access to other business experts who are part of our network.