Local Events
Protecting your Intellectual Property, September 22 at 11AM PDT
Join Start Small Think Big along with SBA and Small Business Majority (SBM) for a workshop on understanding intellectual property
This workshop focuses on the issues surrounding intellectual property such as trademarks, copyrights, and patents as they apply to U.S. business owners and entrepreneurs under U.S. federal law, and how small businesses can protect their intellectual property
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Legal Issues of Doing Business Online, September 23 at 11AM PDT
Join Start Small Think Big along with SBA and Small Business Majority (SBM) for a workshop on doing business online
The webinar covers issues related to intellectual property use on business websites, terms of use/service, and privacy policies, along with some general best practice guidance for small business owners
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National/Other Events
U.S. Export Import Bank Virtual Annual Conference, September 21-23 at 7:30AM PDT
This year’s Annual Conference theme is “Building Back Together” and emphasizes how collaboration between industry and government can fuel economic recovery for U.S.-based companies. A small business track is being developed that will focus on practical strategies
and tactics for implementing a successful exporting strategy. SBA is participating in the virtual Exhibitors Hall
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Standards and Complying with Foreign Regulations, September 28 at 11AM PDT
Join SBA’s Office of International Trade for an overview of the fundamentals of complying with regulations, the role of international standards, and where to find additional support and resources, when selling internationally. We will be joined by experts
from the from the International
Trade Administration’s Office of Standards and Intellectual Property
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Programs & Resources
COVID-19 EIDL
SBA enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to aid small businesses facing challenges from delta variant. Key changes include increased loan cap to $2 million, expanded use of funds to pay business debt, streamlined review processes and
deferred payments
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US-Africa Trade and Investment-Prosper Africa Build Together Campaign
The Prosper Africa Build Together Campaign is a targeted effort to elevate and energize U.S. commitment to trade and investment with countries across the African continent under the Biden-Harris Administration. SBA joins 17 U.S. government agencies, working
hand-in-hand with the private sector, African governments and multilateral organizations, to bolster trade and investment in key industries. An SBA representative spoke about
financing
programs that help U.S. small businesses exporting to Africa
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September 2021 is National
Preparedness Month. Disasters can take many forms and the financial cost of rebuilding after a disaster can be overwhelming. If you’re prepared for emergencies, you’ll be in a better position to recover and continue operations when a disaster
strikes. During National Preparedness Month, take the important steps to keep your small business, employees and family safe when a disaster strikes
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SBA launched a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans $150,000 or less and through participating lenders, to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA
For assistance, watch the training video here.
Borrowers may also call (877) 552-2692
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SBA’s participation or support in these events is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity
Protecting your Intellectual Property and Legal Issues of Doing Business Online webinar pursuant to Cosponsorship Authorization #20-0912-47. SBA’s participation in these Cosponsored Activities 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
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