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Mark your calendar: Small Business Saturday?is November 26, 2022! Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by SBA since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses? busiest shopping season. Whether you are a small business owner, shopper or organization, learn how you can prepare for and participate in Small Business Saturday.
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The deadline for the National Small Business Week Awards nominations is fast approaching! Categories include Small Business Person of the Year,?Exporter of the Year, federal procurement awards?and more. If you have an amazing story to tell, submit your nomination?no later than December 8, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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To support and lift women entrepreneurship across the country, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office launched Women?s Entrepreneurship (WE), a community-focused, collaborative, and creative initiative to inspire women and tap their potential to meaningfully increase equity, job creation, and economic prosperity. Register for the official WE launch event on November 30, 2022 at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia or join virtually.
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Do you need funding for your business? SBA-guaranteed loans can help you purchase?real estate, buy equipment, refinance debt and more. SBA-guaranteed loans generally have rates and fees that are comparable to non-guaranteed loans and some loans come with continued support to help you start and run your business.
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Since it was designated as?National Native American Heritage Month?more than 30 years ago, November has been a time to honor the rich culture and traditions of Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Each of these groups has made an indelible impact on our nation, and the small business space is no exception. According to the?most recent data?from the U.S. Census Bureau, Native Americans own approximately 26,064 businesses nationwide, employ over 260,000 people, and account for $44.9 billion in annual revenue.
With the Native American population projected to grow by nearly 30% by 2060, the SBA wants to do its part in seeing those figures increase. Offered through the?Office of Native American Affairs, the following resources are designed to help Native American entrepreneurs kickstart their business journey ? and keep the momentum going once they?re up and running.
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Whether you are thinking about starting a business or need help growing your business, SBA resource partners offer valuable?counseling, training and mentoring services to help you accomplish your goals. SBA resource partners are located throughout the country. Connect with one near you.
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