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Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on Wednesday, July 20 at 2pm ET to learn about resources to help Native-owned small businesses start and grow. Jackson Brossy, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Native American Affairs, and Chris James, President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, will participate. Additional speakers will be announced later.
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Independent retailers are a cornerstone of any local economy: They serve as the foundation for thriving, sustainable communities by creating jobs, providing services, and recirculating revenue. This July, as we celebrate?Independent Retailer Month, there is as much optimism as ever for the outlook of the retail industry in general. In fact, the National Retail Federation expects retail sales will?grow between 6 and 8%?this year ? substantially higher than the 10-year, pre-pandemic growth rate of 3.7% ? and small, independent retailers stand to benefit. With this level of anticipated growth, now is a great time to consider the next steps for your independent retail operation.
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Seattle, Washington?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.
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Did you know that SBA helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk? SBA-backed loans make it easier for entrepreneurs to access capital and grow their businesses. Connect with an SBA-approved lender using Lender Match.
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America's Seed Fund Week?is a collaborative series of events connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country?s largest source of early-stage funding ? America?s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Whether you?re a new entrepreneur, existing small business, or entrepreneur support organization, join the America's Seed Fund Week virtual event on July 18-22 to hear directly from federal agency program managers who invest over $4 billion in over 7,000 new awards annually and celebrate 40 years of small business innovation.
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Join the General Services Administration on July 26-27 for a free virtual event to?learn about upcoming federal contracting opportunities and doing business with GSA while expanding your network.?The two-day event will provide training opportunities for the small business community and federal acquisition workforce.
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Wildfires can strike at any time. Prepare your small business by:
- Making an emergency communications plan
- Reviewing important documents
- Gathering supplies
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Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story
Rich Messina is proof that veterans are well-equipped to become small business owners thanks to their military service and training. Following a 22-year career as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Messina became interested in entrepreneurship.
In 2014, he enrolled in the SBA?s Boots to Business program and a two-day SCORE entrepreneurship workshop before purchasing a Play It Again Sports franchise in Omaha, Nebraska?a decision made possible by an SBA-backed 7(a) loan.
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We Want to Hear from You
The SBA is seeking public comments on a proposed rule to establish a certification program for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Comments must be received on or before August 5.
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