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Lender Match

Did you know that SBA's Lender Match tool helps connect minority-owned businesses with SBA-approved CDFIs and small lenders?

Here's how it works:


* *Describe your needs*- Answer a few questions about your business in as little as five minutes.
* *Get matched in two days*-Receive an email with contact information of lenders who express interest in your loan.
* *Talk to lenders*-Compare rates, terms, fees, and more.
* *Apply for a loan*-Submit loan applications and paperwork. You're well on your way to securing a business loan.

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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) 10th Anniversary



On Sunday, September 27, 2020, the U.S Small Business Administration marked the 10th anniversary of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) a program dedicated to helping small businesses just like yours find global success. For the last decade, STEP has awarded 302 state grants, which averaged over $518,000 in funding to all 50 states and U.S. Territories for a total of more than $156,000,000, generating nearly $1.8 billion in exports. The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 created STEP in partnership with U.S. states and territories to assist small businesses with entering and expanding into international markets.

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Join the SBA team: Employment opportunities to support SBA's COVID-19 pandemic response



The SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts during theseunprecedented times. The positions include:


* Call Center Customer Service Representative
* Document Preparation/Legal Review/Loan Closings
* Loan Processing/Credit Analysis/Mortgage Underwriting
* Program Support

*Apply today [ [link removed] ]*

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Federal Coronavirus Resources

State, local, and federal agencies are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Check out *coronavirus.gov [ [link removed] ]* for updates from the White House'sCoronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force.Go to *cdc.gov [ [link removed] ] *for detailed information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Virtual Mentoring and Training

Offices around the country may be closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but SCORE, Small Business Development Centers,Womens Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email, and video.

*Find an SBA resource partner near you [ [link removed] ]*


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