Small Business Government Contracting Matchmaker
When: Friday, October 15, 8:00am-5:00pm
Register: HERE
SBA invites you to register for the Massachusetts 2021 Virtual Contracting Matchmaker where businesses will have the unique opportunity to meet virtually with government agency buyers and representatives, as well as large prime contractors The site is ready
to go and we can begin accepting registrations
Review these Instructions
to learn about the Matchmaker Portal.
Building relationships is critical to your success in the government market and contracting space.
Each business that registers will have the chance to request one on one meetings with agencies and primes based on percentage match fits, calculated by sophisticated matchmaking software.
Gain key insights on how to utilize your new-found relationships and points of contact.
In between your scheduled meetings with buyers and representatives, attend one of the many webinars happening back-to-back throughout the day, presented by Government and Prime procurement experts.
My Business Still Needs Help
When: Thursday, October 21, 9:00am-10:30am
Register:
HERE
• Are you finding that your business is having difficulty getting back on track?
• Is your business continuing to struggle as a result of the Pandemic?
• Does your business need to make adjustments to best meet the needs of the new market conditions?
If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” please register for “My Business Still Needs Help” webinar hosted by the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, presented in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Maine Department
of Economic and Community Development, and the Small Business Development Center.
Speakers will include: William Card, SBA Economic Development Specialist; SaraJoy Chaples with Maine DECD; and Raynor Large, SBDC Business Counselor.
The webinar will cover :
1. Sources of free and confidential technical assistance to maximize the efficiency of your organization, to ensure you have the broadest marketing reach possible, and to help your overall operation run as smoothly as possible.
2. Resources available from the State of Maine to help your small business.
3. Sources of capital to help your small business stabilize or grow.
4.The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL), which is still available to small businesses, and has a 3.75% fixed interest rate.
Cybersecurity for Small Business
When: Thursday, October 21, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Register:
HERE
Learn the basics for protecting your business from cyber-attacks. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) cybersecurity program for small business includes information on 12 cybersecurity topics. In this webinar, we will provide information on the most common
ones, including phishing, ransomware, email authentication, choosing a web host, physical security, and secure remote access. You’ll also learn how you can use the free resources from the FTC to train your employees and help keep your business data and computers
safe.
This webinar is presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration in conjunction with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
There is no cost to participate in this webinar, but please be sure to register to receive your Zoom link to join the webinar.
Scams Targeting Small Business: How to Spot and Avoid Them
When: Thursday, October 28, 1:00-2:30pm
Register:
HERE
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your mind. You can’t afford to lose time or money to scammers. In this webinar, you’ll hear from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about common current scams that target small businesses, particularly in the times
of the coronavirus. You’ll learn about scammers’ tactics and steps that you can take to protect your company from scams.
Lesley Fair is a Senior Attorney with the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. After litigating false advertising and fraud cases for more than 20 years, she now specializes in outreach to businesses. She is the primary author of the FTC
Business Blog, business.ftc.gov, which the American Bar Association Journal named to its Best Blog List. An experienced presenter and teacher, Lesley has been on the faculty of the Catholic University School of Law since 1984 and holds the title of Distinguished
Lecturer. She also teaches Consumer Protection Law at the George Washington University Law School. Lesley is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Texas School of Law.
This webinar is presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission. There is no charge to participate in this training, but please reserve your spot to obtain the Zoom link for the event.
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