 Fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, and handmade crafts: America?s farmers markets are certainly all of these things. But they?re also much more than meets the eye. Farmers markets nourish our communities by creating jobs, connecting producers directly with consumers, and cultivating strong local, regional, and national food systems. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that farmers markets?contribute $9 billion?to the U.S. economy each year. While farmers markets provide invaluable services to their communities, they, like any other business, require the proper nurturing to grow. That is where the SBA can lend a hand.?This National Farmers Market Week, August 7-13, 2022, check out SBA's resources to help you start and grow your business.
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 Business owners and residents in Kentucky can apply for disaster assistance to help recover and rebuild after severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on July 26, 2022.?
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Philadelphia, PA?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.
Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story
During Black Business Month, we?re highlighting small business owners like Christopher Finnick who are making a big impact on the economy and their communities.?
When you take a dedicated and resourceful entrepreneur and add in some help from the SBA, you get a recipe for success. One example is Finnick, CEO of Mama's Southern Style BBQ II in Vauxhall, New Jersey.
When the pandemic hit, Finnick turned to his local Small Business Development Center for advice on how to keep his family-owned and operated restaurant open. Aside from giving him guidance on pricing and sales, the New Jersey Small Business Development Center helped Finnick obtain disaster loans.
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With hurricane season underway, 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 prepare for a hurricane.
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 If you dream of being a successful innovator, get ready for the United States Patent and Trademark Office?s free, online conference, Invention-Con 2022 on August 10-12, 2022. Join successful inventors, accomplished entrepreneurs, and expert USPTO staff demonstrate how intellectual property protection is key to your success; share invaluable resources for innovators; offer tips on business strategy; and give insights into working with the USPTO to patent your invention or register your trademark.
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Small business owners: If your company is located in a designated historically underutilized business zone, it may be eligible for set-aside government contracts. Explore the HUBZone map and learn more about eligibility requirements.
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