Mississippi District Office  

SBA Mississippi Upcoming Events

SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program

Thursday, December 2

10:00 am – 11:00 am (CT)

Do you have limited or no bond experience?  Learn how to obtain Contract Bonds up to $10 million! Join the SBA’s Mississippi District Office hosting a webinar with Tamara Murray, Underwriting Marketing Specialist, for an overview on the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program.  The overview will include information on increasing bond limits. The webinar will be on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. 

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COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Thursday, December 2

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (CT)

Please join Mississippi SBA District Office for an overview of the agency’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan/Targeted Advance relief initiative. This program targets both small businesses and nonprofits that have experienced a loss of revenue tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These sessions will also contain the most recent program updates

• Loan Program Details
• Loan Eligibility
• Loan Increases (Existing Borrowers)
• Targeted Advance Payment (Does not have to be repaid)
• Applying for Reconsideration
• Q&A

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7(j) Management & Technical
Assistance Training

Friday, December 3

11:00 am – 12:00 pm (CT)

Federal Contracting Readiness Program (FCRP)

This comprehensive (8) week training program will assist 7(j) eligible firms interested in obtaining 8(a) certification. The webinar will focus on the process of becoming “Federal
Contracting Ready”. Come see how obtaining 8(a) certification can catapult your company to the next level! Training is FREE to 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

YOU WILL LEARN:

8(a) Eligibility Requirements
Federal Contracting Environment
Potential for Success
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) / DCAA Compliance

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SBA Microloans

What They Are & How They Work

Monday, December 6

10:00 am – 11:00 am (CT)

What is a microloan? What is the difference between a microloan and a standard loan? What are the known benefits and unknown risks?

Due to these often-unanswered questions and general misconceptions, small business owners may overlook or even dismiss microloans as a viable option.

To assist with understanding Microloans, we’ve invited Janice Marsh, Commercial Lender with Renaissance Community Loan fund. Janice will join to conversation to help demystify microloans and provide insights on how to evaluate if a microloan is right for your business.

Key Takeaways:

• The benefits and constraints of microloans
• When it’s appropriate to consider microloans
• How to find a lender and prepare for the lending process

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Tax Credit Webinar

Tuesday, December 7

11:30 pm – 12:30 pm (CT)

Did you know that many small businesses can still claim thousands of dollars in 2021 tax relief based on COVID-related shutdowns and disruptions? You may be eligible for 2021 employee retention tax credits and many other great tax incentives for your business. Don’t miss out on this important information. This webinar will be hosted by SBA’s Mississippi District office. Our main presenter will be Nichole Williams, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist from the U.S. Department of Labor. We hope to see you and your company join us virtually for this exciting webinar!

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COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Wednesday, December 8

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (CT)

Please join Mississippi SBA District Office for an overview of the agency’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan/Targeted Advance relief initiative. This program targets both small businesses and nonprofits that have experienced a loss of revenue tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These sessions will also contain the most recent program updates

• Loan Program Details
• Loan Eligibility
• Loan Increases (Existing Borrowers)
• Targeted Advance Payment (Does not have to be repaid)
• Applying for Reconsideration
• Q&A

   Click Here to Join

The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to this activity does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any donor, co-sponsor, partner, participant, other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.