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International Women's Day

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Happy International Women's Day!?

Today, the world celebrates the economic and social achievements of women everywhere. In the United States, there are more than nine million?small businesses owned by women, which help power America's economy and strengthen communities. If you?re starting, growing, expanding a business or recovering from a disaster, the SBA has your back.

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Flooding in North Dakota, Disaster Preparedness

Mitigation March: Disaster Preparedness Tips?

Did you know floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States??

These tips from the?Office of Disaster Assistance can help?you?protect your home or business and reduce property damage from flooding and other disasters.?

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SBA veterans summit in las cruces new mexico

Register for the SBA Military and Veteran Entrepreneur Summit

Veterans: Do you own a business? Are you thinking of starting one??

Join our free SBA Military and Veteran Entrepreneur Summit in Las Cruces, New Mexico and get business tips from successful military and veteran entrepreneurs. Plus learn about SBA resources that can help you start, grow and expand your business.?

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April Broderick

Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story

When April Broderick wanted to expand into government contracting, she turned to the SBA.

A&A Fire and Safety Co. in Cabot, Arkansas serves the fire protection and service needs of businesses, schools, and fire departments across the state.?

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March 9 Webinar: Changes to Women-Owned Small Business Program

This summer, changes are coming to the certification process for the Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and?Economically Disadvantaged.?

Register and tune in here on March 9 at 12:30 p.m. ET for a webinar about the changes. Visit?sba.gov/wosbready?to stay updated on the WOSB program.

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Stefanie Baker Wehagen

Worried About Federal Small Business Regulations? SBA's Office of the National Ombudsman Can Help

By Stefanie Baker Wehagen, SBA's National Ombudsman and Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Enforcement Fairness

Small businesses across the nation have felt the bite of a fine or punitive action unfairly, and often mistakenly, enforced by a federal regulatory agency.

Meanwhile, small businesses with government contracts sometimes face the daunting challenge of squaring off with a federal agency over payment disputes.

SBA's?Office of the National Ombudsman ensures small business owners have a voice and an advocate when dealing with what can be an intimidating process.

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