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SBA Mississippi Upcoming Events for January 31 – February 4


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SBA Mississippi Upcoming Events




Five Money Questions for Women

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Monday, January 31 

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (CT)

 

Women face unique financial circumstances. A strong financial strategy is vital. Ensure your financial strategy fits your lifestyle and needs. During this presentation, we explore five critical money questions for women. Instructor: Anastasia Council is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, a leader in the financial services industry. This webinar is hosted by Alcorn State WBC.     

 

Register Here

 


Design Products Your Customers Want

Design

 

Wednesday, February 2
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (CT)

 

Do you create products? Would you like more customers?

Join the discussion with fellow entrepreneurs, small business owners, and subject matter experts. 

The purpose of this workshop is to:

*Review your current and future product mix

*Find out how your current products create value for customers

*Explore how new products can help get customers

 

Register Here

 


Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program

Women Owned Small Business Certification Information Session

 

Wednesday, February 2
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (CT)

 

Please join the U. S. Small Business Administration, Mississippi District Office for an overview of the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program. The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economic Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) certification makes a business eligible to compete for federal contracts set-aside for the program

 

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SBA Lending Virtual Q&A Session

Q&A

 

Thursday, February 3

   11:00 am – 11:30 am (CT) 

 

SBA Lender Division will host weekly 30-minute sessions to answer questions about Capital to start, grow, expand or recover your small business. Join this weekly call to hear answers to commonly asked questions.

You have the option to submit questions prior to the session:

Rosetta Harris at rosetta.harris@sba.gov

or

Post questions Live during the session

 

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7(j) Management & Technical
Assistance Training

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Friday, February 4

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

 

Register Here

 


Be prepared for the transition from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (SAM)

 

 

By April 4, 2022, the federal government will transition away from the use of the DUNS Number and toward the new Unique Entity ID as the primary means of entity identification for federal awards government-wide. Find out more.

SAM


 

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.