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National Entrepreneurship Month [ [link removed] ]
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America?s entrepreneurs not only contribute greatly to their local communities, but they are also drivers of the national economy as a whole. That, in and of itself, is worth celebrating. During National Entrepreneurship Month, check out the variety of resources to help you start or grow your business, including local business assistance, funding programs and online learning platforms.
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited New Orleans, Louisiana [ [link removed] ]?and the Washington, DC metro area [ [link removed] ]?to meet inspiring small business owners who were able to pivot, recover and grow with help from SBA programs and resources. If you are thinking about starting or growing your business, check out SBA's business guide. [ [link removed] ]
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cybersecurity tips [ [link removed] ]
Cyber-attacks can strike at any time. SBA [ [link removed] ] and the following organizations offer resources to help you strengthen your defense against cyber-attacks to keep your small business safe.
* America?s Small Business Development Center (network) [ [link removed] ]?
* Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency [ [link removed] ]?
* Federal Trade Commission? [ [link removed] ]
* Federal Communications Commission? [ [link removed] ]
* National Institute of Standards and Technology [ [link removed] ]
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Photo of four people with text, Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month webinar on November 17 [ [link removed] ]
Join SBA for a webinar in recognition of National Native American Heritage Month on November 17, 2022. The webinar will focus on the importance of financial wellness, creating generational wealth through business ownership, and increasing equity and access to opportunities to help uplift and support Native-owned small businesses.?
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Illustration of a trophy with text, 2023 National Small Business Week Awards. Now accepting nominations. The SBA logo is included. [ [link removed] ]
For more than 50 years, SBA has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America?s entrepreneurs and small business owners. SBA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Nominations for 2023 awards are open until December 8, 2022.
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Illustration of chart with the following text, you?re not too small to compete. Expand your exporting business. The SBA logo is at the bottom. [ [link removed] ]
Did you know nearly 96% of consumers live outside the United States, and two-thirds of the world?s purchasing power is in foreign countries? If you are thinking about exporting, check out SBA's resources to help you along the way.
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This week, SBA announced consequential updates to the planned launch of SBA?s new Veteran Small Business Certification Program?including the intention to grant a one-year extension to firms verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Vets First Verification Program through the Center for Verification and Evaluation, as of the January 1, 2023 transfer date.
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Government contracting [ [link removed] ]
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Interested in government contracting??SBA's?ChallengeHER works specifically with women-owned small businesses (WOSB) to assist in leveraging federal awards, learning the federal procurement process, and connecting with the right people. Join us for a?ChallengeHER event on December 7, 2022 in San Diego, California which features:?
* Basic training for emerging federal contractors
* High-level track for experienced federal contractors
* Networking with other WOSBs
* SBA clinic to assist with certifications
* Matchmaking with agencies and primes
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Photo of a person in a lab with the following text, SBIR/STTR. The SBA logo is at the bottom. [ [link removed] ]
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Did you know the SBIR and STTR programs are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States? Learn how to apply for this program and eligibility requirements.
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