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Did you know the?nearly five million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $800 billion to the American economy annually??During Hispanic Heritage Month, learn about resources to help Hispanic entrepreneurs start, grow, expand and recover businesses.
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This week in Los Angeles, California, SBA and Operation Hope announced a collaboration to empower Black-owned small businesses. The new alliance will help introduce business owners from historically underserved communities to counseling and learnings aimed at lowering barriers to accessing capital, developing relationships up and down the supply chain, and generating new revenue streams to scale for success.
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited California and?Utah 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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Are you looking for business counseling or training? SBA resource partners like the Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, Women's Business Centers and Veterans Business Outreach Centers can help you start or grow your business.?
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Cyberattacks are a big threat to small businesses. Protect your small business from cyberattacks by securing networks, using antivirus software, backing up sensitive data, and more. Explore SBA resources to help keep your business cyber safe and create a cybersecurity action plan with help from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.?
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Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we?re highlighting small business owners like Soledad Tanner who are making a big impact on the economy and their communities. Tanner founded STC Consulting, a Houston-based firm which provides consulting services to help other businesses boost profits.?Through the years, Tanner received business mentoring and training at her local SCORE chapter and Small Business Development Center, both SBA resource partners.
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National Small Business Week Awards
The National Small Business Week Awards are back! SBA is now accepting nominations for its 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Could you be our next winner? Submit your nomination today.
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Tribal Consultations on 8(a) Business Development Program Regulations
SBA will hold a series of tribal consultation meetings and listening sessions in September and October to seek input on proposed revisions to 8(a) Business Development Program regulations. SBA is requesting comments on how best to propose policies that would impact Alaska Native Corporations, tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and 8(a) participants owned by these entities.
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No Surprises Act Compliance Assistance Webcast
Are you a small business owner who sponsor?s a group health plan and have questions about the No Surprises Act? Join the U.S. Department of Labor?s, Employee Benefits Security Administration for a webcast on September 22, 2022 to help you understand the law.?
The webcast will cover key issues including the prohibition?on balance billing and surprise billing protections for emergency services, items and services provided by?out-of-network providers at in-network facilities and air ambulance services.
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SBA is Now Hiring: Apply Today
Do you have construction-related experience? SBA is now hiring seasonal seven-year term positions that are renewed annually and are ideal for general contractors, remodelers and retirees.?
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