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Rhode Island Small Business Virtual Trainings


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Virtual Trainings


Visit the SBA’s Learning Center and find instructional videos that will help you plan, launch, manage, market, and grow your small business! 

SBA Online Learning Center


Wednesday, November 17
Tuesday, November 23


Fiduciary Responsibilities For Employee Retirement Plans — Part 3 of 3
12:00PM – 1:30PM

Wednesday, December 1


Business Plan Basics (VBOC)
12:00PM – 1:00PM

Discovering Your Brand Identity:
Social Media Content Strategy Series

5:00PM – 6:00PM

Thursday, December 2


December Coffee Chat 
8:00AM – 9:00AM

Strategic Goal Workshop
11:00AM – 12:00PM

Small Business Basics
(RI Secretary of State – Business Services)

11:00AM – 12:00PM

Friday, December 3


Your Small Business and Federal FMLA Requirements
10:00AM – 12:00PM

Saturday, December 4


Fundación AARP Presenta Trabaje para usted mismo @50+
9:00AM – 11:00AM

Social Media for Your Business
9:30AM – 12:00PM | Providence Public Library


Government contracting


On-Line Government Contracting Courses for 7(j) Eligible Firms

Eligible 7(j) participants are invited to a free training series to learn critical cybersecurity concepts, approaches to protecting their resources and intellectual property, and mandatory federal contracting requirements for both prime and sub-tier subcontractors.

How it works Just like a class you’d attend in person, courses are taught by a live instructor on a scheduled day and time. Students receive course materials in advance, participate in real time using a broadband connection and interact directly with the instructor and their peers From your computer, you’ll link to an instructor in a live, real-time, interactive learning experience. You’ll become part of a virtual classroom where you can ask questions, seek guidance and participate in class discussions and interactive exercises.

For the virtual training listed below, please click the link titled “SBA 7(j) Trainings” to register.

  • Preparing Bids for Construction Contracting
    December 1, 2021
    1:00—4:00 pm EST
  • Contractor Teaming
    December 6, 2021
    1:00—3:00 pm EST
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Primer
    December 7, 2021
    1:00—5:00 pm EST
  • Managing & Administrating Government Contracts
    December 8, 2021
    1:00—4:00 pm EST
  • Facilities Clearances
    December 13, 2021
    1:00—2:30 pm EST
  • Audits & Accounting Systems
    December 14, 2021
    1:00—4:00 pm EST
  • How to Qualify for the GSA Schedule
    December 15, 2021
    1:00—3:00 pm EST

7(j) Trainings


7j Event

7(j) Management & Technical
Assistance Training

SBA 7(j) Program Application

Coley and Associates’ FedMap™ is designed to grow 7(j) eligible businesses through the acquisition of government contracts – SBA’s number one measurement of success.  FedMap™ is completely virtual.  FedMap™ is a three month, hands-on program guided by an experienced Coach that takes participants through the entire process of developing and implementing a Capture Strategy Plan using a real-life contract opportunity with the goal to win it.  FedMap™  includes web-based on-demand training; community and support; monthly Cohort meetings of up to 12 members; and, monthly one-to-one coaching sessions with a BD expert, and it is FREE to all 7(j) eligible small businesses.

Who can participate? Small business owners who:
• are certified 8(a) participants
• have a HUBZone certified small business
• have an economically disadvantaged women-owned
small business
• have a small business located in areas of high
unemployment or low income
• have a small business owned by low income individuals

Register Here

The FedMap Team
Email: info@fedmap.us
Phone: 210-384-1503


8 (a)  Virtual Events

 

8(a) Virtual Events

We wanted to remind you of the free and comprehensive live webcast sessions specifically developed to help educate 8(a) certified small businesses on pursuing and winning contracts with the Federal Government. 

Please note the new URL as the training provider has upgraded the virtual learning environment in response to feedback from the small business community.

New URL: https://sba.slatevx.us/sba8avirtual

If you had logged into the previous site using the correct attendee URL, your email and registration data will carry over to the upgraded site and you will be prompted to create a new password when you first login.

The following flyer describes SBA’s virtual environment and live training brought to you by SBA’s Office of Business Development through the 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program:

SBA’s Virtual Environment & Live Training Flyer

Date | Time (ET)

Course

Target Cohort*

11/23/2021 | 10am – 11am

Marketing & E-Tools: Identifying Opportunities

Program Years 3-4

**Participants in Years 0-2 of the 8(a) program must attend all Year 0-2 New 8(a) Participant courses live before they have access to courses in other cohorts.

Participants Login/Registration Link: https://sba.slatevx.us/sba8avirtual

For questions regarding registrations, training certificates, or anything else pertaining to this training, please email the Gabriel Enterprises team at support@geconsultinggroup.com.


7j Management & Technical Assistance Program

NOVEMBER 2021 – 7(j) Project Workshop & Events Schedule 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

Workshop 

DATE 

Leaders 

Registration Link

Agile Project Management

11/18/2021

Christine Aykac – Acuna Consulting

Agile Project Management: How to Achieve Agility (ecenterdirect.com)

The FISH Philosophy – Boost Morale and Improve Results for Customers and Employees

11/23/2021

Leigh Christian & Catalyst Staff

The FISH Philosophy – Boost Morale and Improve Results for Customers and Employees (ecenterdirect.com)

How to Create the Right Connections and Grow Your Business the Right Way

11/30/2021

Melody Tholstrop, My Size Marketing

How to Create the Right Connections to Grow Your Business the Right Way (ecenterdirect.com)

For more information:  leigh.christian@catalystcenter.org  or call 256-509-1580


Rhode Island District Office Resource Guide

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All the information you need to start and grow your Small Business in Rhode Island can be found in our online Resource Guide.
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