Join the SBA on October 28, 2021 for an online panel discussion with disabled-owned small businesses as they share their small business stories and how they utilized SBA economic aid to pivot during the pandemic. Learn more about SBA resources to help entrepreneurs compete in the marketplace, receive counseling, and launch or expand businesses. Also, learn more about disability inclusion and discovering untapped sources of talent.
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During National Veterans Small Business Week, November 1-5, 2021, join the SBA and its extensive partner network for a series of virtual events hosted across the country. The events will feature information to help you start, grow, or expand your veteran-owned small business.

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The SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Join us for the next session on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ET: Supporting Veterans & National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 

During this webinar, you will:

• Learn more about COVID EIDL and how you can take advantage before December 31, 2021
• Discover tools and resources you can use to start and grow your business
• Have your questions answered by SBA leadership and small business experts
• Learn how you can become a vaccine leader in your community
• Get an update regarding programs and recent policy announcements made by the Biden-Harris Administration

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Did you know that SBA's Lender Match connects small businesses with SBA-approved lenders, community development organizations and micro-lending institutions?

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This week, Administrator 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.

 

Interested in government contracting? Register for the ChallengeHER webinar on October 28, 2021, and learn how federal agencies purchase goods and services.

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Paycheck Protection Program borrowers: If your loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness through SBA using our online portal. Follow the steps below.

1. Find out if your lender is participating. 
2. Watch a video about how to use the portal.
3. Apply for forgiveness.

For additional information, visit the SBA website.

Register for the Small Business Export Virtual Roundtable (Spanish) Looking to build your bottom line through new export sales? Join us for the final virtual roundtable in the Manufacturing Month 2021 series on October 28, 2021. Celebrando el Mes de la Manufactura | October 28: This Spanish language webinar will feature Hispanic-owned manufacturers sharing their export success stories and an overview of federal export promotion resources. Register

National Small Business Week 2021 Highlights Video In case you missed it! Watch all the highlights from this year's National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. Watch now