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SBA News: Veteran’s training, STEM internship program funding, and so much more


SBA’s Minnesota newsletter with info and training opportunities to help your small business start, grow, expand and recover

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Register for Veteran’s Training

March 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Online

The Boots to Business Reboot Course is the two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the SBA that teaches participants valuable business skills for entrepreneurs and is taught by industry experts, top professors and officials from the SBA and its resource partners.

Boots to Business Reboot is great for any era veteran, service member (including members of the National Guard and Reserves) or spouse who has an interest in starting his or her own business now or in the future.

Register Now


10 Month Entrepreneurship Program

Supporting Aspiring Twin Cities Entrepreneurs

The Community Entrepreneurship Program is a 10-month, hands-on program for any community member facing economic hardship who has a dream of starting and growing a business, including those who have already started a venture but need help to grow. Whether you have an idea for a business or have already started a venture but are struggling, this program is for you. The Community Entrepreneurship program supports entrepreneurs through:

  • Six-week business training bootcamp
  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Consulting support
  • Connections to community resources
  • Micro-grant program
  • Networking opportunities

This program is being offered in conjunction with the University of St. Thomas, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Development Center.

Program Timeline

March-April 2022: 6 Saturday bootcamps from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Allina Health

  • Saturday, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9

April-September 2022: Mentorship program

September-December 2022: Student consulting program

Registration and Fees

To register, please fill out the online registration form. Register early as seats are limited.

Program fee: $500 for Bootcamp* *$475 scholarships available to everyone with financial need.


Minnesota’s STEM Internship Program Turns 10

Since its launch in February 2012, the SciTech Internship Program has helped over 2,250 college STEM interns connect with 555 companies in 142 cities state-wide. Designed to build and retain Minnesota’s STEM workforce, especially with women and students of color, SciTech doubles as a free resource for both employers and students. 

More than 200 wage matches are available now for spring and summer internships on a first come, first hire basis. Applications and full eligibility requirements are available at http://scitechmn.org/.


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Additional Upcoming SBA Training

We are hosting training webinars to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, expand, and recover. 

To learn more and register today, visit the links below:

  • Jumpstart to SBA Programs for Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (with multiple resource partners)
    Feb. 15, 4 p.m.; Register
  • Financial Management (Money Smart Series)
    Feb. 16, 1 p.m.; Register

  • SBA Overview with MetroIBA 
    Feb. 16, 6 p.m.; Register
  • Advancing Equity for African American Women in the Workforce (with multiple partners)
    Feb. 18, 10 a.m.; Register

  • Record Keeping (Money Smart Series)
    Feb. 23, 1 p.m.; Register
  • Veteran’s Training: Boots to Business Reboot
    March 25, 8 a.m.; Register

SBA Resource Partner Trainings

  • Getting Ready (WomenVenture)
    Feb. 11; Learn More
  • Subcontractor Bonds: When a General Contractor Requires You to Bond (SBDC)
    Feb. 15; Learn more
  • How to Sell on Shopify (SCORE)
    Feb. 15; Learn More
  • Accounting 101 (SCORE)
    Quickbooks Online – Feb. 16; Learn More
    Quickbooks Desktop – Feb. 24; Learn More
  • SBA WOSB/EDWOSB Training (SBDC)
    Feb. 17; Learn More

  • Credit for Small Business (SCORE)
    Feb. 17; Learn More
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship (SBDC) 
    Feb. 22; Learn More
  • Franchising Basics (SCORE)
    Feb. 22; Learn More
  • Marketing Basics (SCORE)
    Feb. 23; Learn More
  • Access to Affordable Savings Accounts (FDIC)
    Feb. 24; Learn More
  • WomenVenture Overview
    Feb. 24; Learn More
  • Entrepreneurship Startup Class in 10 sessions (SBDC)
    Starts March 1; Learn More
  • Vlogging (Video Blogging) for Your Business (SBDC)
    March 8; Learn More

  • IRS Small Business Workshop & Listening Session
    March 9; Learn More
  • Exploring Child Care (WomenVenture)
    March 10; Learn More
  • Family Child Care Business Essentials (WomenVenture)
    Starts March 21; Learn More
  • Buying a Business Webinar – Ownership Transition (SBDC)
    Starts March 22; Learn More
  • Exit Planning (SBDC)
    April 21 & 28; Learn More

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