5/4 #NSBW SBA Surety Bonding – Get Ready to Win Contracts!
The Massachusetts District Office will be hosting a presentation on the SBA’s
Surety Bond Program.
Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. Many public and private contracts require surety bonds, which are offered by surety companies.
The SBA guarantees surety bonds for certain surety companies, which allows the companies to offer surety bonds to small businesses that might not meet the criteria for other sureties. Some contracts require surety bonds that cover specific situations. The SBA
guarantees surety bonds that cover several major categories of work which include Bid, Payment, Performance, and Ancillary bonds.
This presentation will provide a complete overview about how the SBA Surety Bond Program works.
Program Agenda:
2PM to 2:45PM- SBA Surety Bond Program Overview Presentation
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Special Guest Speaker:
Earnest Knott Jr, Area Director of the SBA Office of Surety Guarantees
2:45PM to 3PM- Q&A Session
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 5/3/22 / 9:00am – 10:30am
Google
Apps 101
Tuesday 5/3/22 / 10:00am – 11:30am
SMS
Marketing 101 – For Local Businesses
Tuesday 5/3/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Business
Planning – The Easier Way
Tuesday 5/3/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Why
& How to Certify Your Business as “Women- Owned” – Eastern MA – Live Webinar
Wednesday 5/4/22 / 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Export
Distribution Contracts & Managing Your Distributor Network
Wednesday 5/4/22 / 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Business
Foundation – What You Need to Know About Pricing
Wednesday 5/4/22 / 12:00pm – 1:30pm
QuickBooks
Boot Camp, Part 3 – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Thursday 5/5/22 / 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Tech
Talk with Rob @MSBDC
Thursday 5/5/22 / 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Leadership
& Creativity
Friday 5/6/22 / 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Entrepreneurship
for Veterans
5/6: 7th Annual Woostapreneurs Forum
Friday, May 6th / 8:00am – 12:00pm
The Woostapreneurs Forum intends to connect Greater Worcester to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and business resource providers in central Massachusetts. The conference is designed for existing business owners, budding entrepreneurs, veteran entrepreneurs,
millennial entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses, and other underserved entrepreneurs in search of business help. There will be a panel of business success stories, a resource panel discussion, as well as a keynote speaker and the opportunity for attendees
to network with resource partners and supporters to learn more about the services they offer.
Who Should Attend: New Businesses I Immigrant Entrepreneurs I Women-Owned I BIPOC-Owned I Veteran-Owned I Millennial-Owned I Budding Entrepreneurs
Co-sponsored by: SBA and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Cosponsorship Authorization # 22-16-C. SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any Cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public
on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Karen Pelletier, Worcester Area Chamber of Commerce, (508) 753-2924 x 229 and Ili Spahiu, SBA, (617) 565-5569
This website is provided as a public service under Cosponsorship Authorization # 22-16-C. It is not an official U.S. government website and may contain links to non-U.S. government information. Inclusion of such links does not constitute or imply an endorsement
by SBA. SBA is not responsible for the content, accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of linked information. Please use caution when considering a product, service or opinion offered by a linked website.
Friday 5/9/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Negotiation
Skills for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Session 1
Friday 5/9/22 / 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Empowered
Entrepreneur – Session 5 – CWE Eastern MA – Virtual Live
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 9:00am – 10:30am
Be
Profitable Module 1: Tuning Your Operational & Business Model
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 10:00am – 11:30am
Excel
Data Management Tools – Get and Stay Organized
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 10:00am – 11:0am
Protect
your Passwords with a Password Manager
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Negotiation
Skills for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Session 2
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
I’m
Certified. Now What? – WBENC – Live Webinar
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 4:00pm – 5:30pm
How
to Cost your Product
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Information
Session: The Holiday Market at Snowport – CWE EM – Hybrid
Wednesday 5/11/22 / 10:00am – 11:00am
Nuts
and Bolts of Federal Government Contracting
Wednesday 5/11/22 / 11:00am – 12:00pm
How
to Become Women-Owned Certified with SBA
Wednesday 5/11/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Steps
for Starting a Business for Veterans
Wednesday 5/11/22 / 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Empowered
Entrepreneur – Session 2 – CWE Eastern MA – Virtual Live
Thursday 5/12/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Business
Foundation – Legal Issues Facing Business Owners
Thursday 5/12/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Get
Started Doing Business with the Federal Government
Friday 5/13/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Major
Types Insurance That Businesses Should Have
5/4 FDIC Event: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters: Access to Capital in Greater Boston’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities
Wednesday, May 4th / 1:00pm – 2:30pm
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston will host a webinar to share information about socio-economic conditions facing low- to moderate-income Asian communities, and solutions
to address the underbanked. Many of these communities represent refugees, recent immigrants, and non-English speaking populations that face barriers to accessing capital, traditional banking products, and services that are vital to financial health. Participants
will learn about ways to create or expand financial institution/CBO partnerships that can help expand access to capital, and that may receive favorable CRA consideration.
NEWS RELEASE: SBA Administrator Guzman Launches T.H.R.I.V.E, Executive Level Business Training for Entrepreneurs Ready to Maximize their Full Potential
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Release Number: 22-44
WASHINGTON – Today,
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the launch of
T.H.R.I.V.E. (Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate), a reimagined training program for small business leaders, formerly known as Emerging Leaders.
“T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined initiative will provide up-and-coming small business leaders with tools, knowledge, and access to the best and the brightest minds in economic development to help them accelerate their growth
and help them become competitive in an increasingly global economy,” said Administrator Guzman. “The Biden-Harris administration continues to do everything possible to empower small business owners to continue powering our nation’s historic
economic growth.”
Local area recruitment for the 2022 training cycle has begun. Small business owners can learn more regarding eligibility, how to apply, program format, and locations by visiting
www.sbathrive.com or by contacting their local
SBA District Office.
The SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined provides complimentary entrepreneurship education and training for executives of high-performing small businesses. Over six months, this intensive executive entrepreneurship training
series includes in-person coaching, self-paced instruction, mentoring, and classroom time. The program allows participants to work with a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business topics like accounting, business strategy, marketing, and
human resources customized for the unique needs of small business owners.
“Under Administrator Guzman’s leadership of action and outcomes, we are committed to transforming our learning ecosystem to be timelier and more relevant and meet small businesses where they are right now. We embody this approach with
T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined. With this reimagined curriculum building on our rich history, we will expand access to more small businesses, and more locations and increase accessibility through a virtual component. We
are energized, mobilized and ready to go,” stated SBA
Associate Administrator of the Office for Entrepreneurial Development Mark Madrid.
T.H.R.I.V.E.’s reimagined design removes the one-size-fits-all model in exchange for engagement, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer interaction within the cohorts. In addition, the new format promotes an ecosystem of business connections among business peers,
government leaders, and the financial community. As a result, T.H.R.I.V.E.,
Emerging Leaders Reimagined helps build sustainable and scalable businesses that promote economic development within their communities and the U.S. overall.
Please visit
T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined for eligibility requirements, registration, and training locations.
Applications are accepted through May 31, 2022.
5/11 Export Workshop Series
If you aspire to sell your products and services internationally, this event will help you turn your ambition into action.
Please come and join us every Wednesday from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm EST on May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 15, 2022, hosted by New Haven Free Public Library and co-presented by SBA Connecticut District Office and New
Haven SCORE Chapter for a series of six export training webinars.
You will meet online with the instructors, the government officials and the representatives from SBA, SCORE, ExIm Bank, SBA delegated lenders, export credit insurance agents, and ELAN attorneys to discuss with you your specific financial needs and technical
assistance.
The registration link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oOgnXGdZQgalKirM8nZbNA
(Link will work for all 6 sessions)
From the Connecticut District Office
John Xu, CGBP Lender Relations Specialist District International Trade Officer
Connecticut District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
Tel: (860) 240-4672
Cell: (202) 868-1302 Fax: (202) 481-0307
john.xu@sba.gov
During National Small Business Week, the SBA will hold its NSBW Virtual Summit from May 2-5, 2022, in cosponsorship with
SCORE
Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required.
Visit online at
National Small Business Week 4-Day Virtual Summit Registration (onlinexperiences.com) to register.
In a
new video, also released today alongside its NSBW events registration opening, the SBA spotlighted the tenacity and contributions of America’s diverse entrepreneurs. They have played an integral role in powering our nation’s historic economic comeback and
navigated challenges from various variant waves, supply chain disruptions, and inflation, as we pivot and continue building a better America. The American entrepreneurial spirit has grown stronger – new business applications grew by nearly 30 percent during
the pandemic, with 5.4 million applications in 2021 alone.
This year’s NSBW virtual summit will feature access to federal resources, educational workshops, and networking to help our nation’s 32.5 million small businesses pivot, grow, and seize new opportunities. NSBW will offer entrepreneurs across America in rural,
suburban, and urban communities tools, information, and access to resources to help them achieve the American dream of business ownership and success.
The 2022 Small Business Persons of the Year award winners from each state, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, will be honored, and the SBA will announce the 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year from among the state winners represented.
To register for National Small Business Week and for other event information, visit
www.sba.gov/NSBW.
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About National Small Business Week
For more than 51 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either
own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs,
small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.
Upcoming Events (continued)
Tuesday 5/17/22 / 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Starting
Your Business
Tuesday 5/17/22 / 9:00pm – 10:00am
Capabilities
Statements – Best of Both Worlds (2-part miniseries)
Wednesday 5/18/22 / 10:00am – 11:00am
SWOT
Analysis – A Powerful Management Tool
Wednesday 5/18/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
How
SBA Helps Small Businesses Gain Access to Capital
Thursday 5/19/22 / 9:00am – 10:30am
SBA
8(a) Business Development Program
Monday 5/23/22 / 2:00pm – 3:00pm
The
Effective Elevator Pitch
Tuesday 5/24/22 / 11:00am – 12:00pm
Soup
to Nuts: Ingredients of a Business Plan
Wednesday 5/25/22 / 10:00am – 11:00am
NAICS,
PSC, FSC and Forecasts
Thursday 5/26/22 / 10:00am – 11:00am
Supply
Chain Management for Your Business
Thursday 5/28/22 / 9:00am – 12:00pm
Basics
of Starting Your Business
Thursday 5/26/22 / 9:00am – 10:30am
Be
Profitable Module 2: Better Financial Management
Tuesday 5/31/22 / 1:00pm – 2:30pm
How
to Find Grant Opportunities for Your Small Business
Tuesday 5/31/22 / 10:00am – 11:30am
How
to Open a Business in Massachusetts Legally
Government Contracting and Business Development
Tuesday 5/10/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
I’m
Certified. Now What? – WBENC – Live Webinar
Wednesday 5/11/22 / 11:00am – 12:00pm
How
to Become Women-Owned Certified with SBA
Tuesday 5/17/22 / 9:00pm – 10:00am
Capabilities
Statements – Best of Both Worlds (2-part miniseries)
Thursday 5/19/22 / 9:00am – 10:30am
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