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With the start of hurricane season, it?s more important than ever for residents and businesses to remember that the best course of action to limit damage from natural disasters is preparing now. Natural disasters are not just more devastating; they are also coming faster, more frequently, and are often rapidly changing in their complexity and scope. In 2020, the United States suffered 22 separate billion-dollar disasters ?the most in our history? but experts in the space expect that number to continue to climb.?Get tips on how you can get ready for this year?s hurricane season.
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 Did you know that LGBTQ+ businesses in the United States contribute an estimated $1.7 trillion to America's economy, creating thousands of new jobs each year? Read Administrator?Isabella Casillas Guzman's statement and?explore SBA's website dedicated to Pride Month.?
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania to meet inspiring small business owners who were able to pivot, recover and grow with help from SBA programs and resources. Follow the Administrator on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see photos and videos of all her visits to small businesses across America.
 Small business summer school is now in session!?Whether you're looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA's digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.
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 This week, the SBA?announced it has awarded Syracuse University?s Institute for Veteran & Military Families and Mississippi State University nearly $2 million to provide Boots to Business?entrepreneurship training to military service members, spouses, and veterans.?
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