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Apply Now for SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined training program

Grow a More Profitable, Efficient, and Competitive Business.  Apply for the South Dakota T.H.R.I.V.E. Cohort which will be held in Rapid City.

SBA’s Executive Level Training Series is now called T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined – SBA has teamed with Isom Global Strategies on this initiative.

The program is now accepting applications for South Dakota.  T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is a 6-month (free) intensive training program that helps small business owners get unstuck and take their business to the next level.

Accelerate your leadership skills, learn from an MBA-level curriculum, receive tailored business coaching, and build relationships with a community of business owners, advisors, and experts.

The program has been reimagined this year and removes the one-size-fits-all model in exchange for engagement, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer interaction within the cohorts.  In addition, the new format promotes an ecosystem of business connections among business peers, government leaders, and the financial community. As a result, T.H.R.I.V.E., Emerging Leaders Reimagined helps build sustainable and scalable businesses that promote economic development within their communities.

This year’s training will run from early July until mid-December.  Applications are accepted through May 31, 2022.  

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COVID-19 EIDL Update:

As of May 16, 2022, the COVID-19 EIDL portal (covid19relief1.sba.gov, also known as the “RAPID portal”) is closed. Borrowers who need copies of their loan documents can contact SBA at 833-853-5638. Please allow 3-7 business days to receive your materials.

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Facts About Small Business

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the tightening labor market is disproportionately impacting smaller businesses. 23.4 percent of small businesses cited labor needs in August 2020, which increased to over 40 percent at the end of March 2022. At the end of 2021, small businesses with 10-49 employees had over 3 million job openings, more than any other size group. For more, read Small Business Facts: Small Business Hiring Needs.

SBA Upcoming Events

Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 for a webinar in celebration of Small Business Month. Connect with resources on several topics including access to capital, contracting and procurement, community navigators, and more. The webinar will feature SBA Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Mark Madrid and other key stakeholders. 

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022                                           1–2:30pm EDT

Join the SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation on May 25, 2022 for the launch of the inaugural America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo. Registration is free and open to the public, allowing innovation communities throughout the country to join and participate from afar. We encourage you to invite others from your network who might be interested in learning about the important work and impact of America’s Seed Fund and the innovative startups presenting at this inaugural virtual event! You can share SBA’s Twitter and LinkedIn posts (and the LinkedIn Event)

The program for this virtual event will feature a welcome and opening remarks from SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and showcase 12 incredible U.S.-based startups – all funded through America’s Seed Fund – that are leading innovators in the key areas of Climate & Energy, AgTech & Food Security, Supply Chain Resiliency, and National Security & Defense. The event will include presentations from each startup, as well as moderated panel discussions with industry leaders from each category.

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Join the SBA’s webinar on Thursday, May 26, 2022 to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month. The webinar will feature discussions about the importance of financial wellness, creating generational wealth through business ownership, and increasing equity and access to opportunities to help uplift and support AANHPI-owned small businesses. Register Today

Are you a small business owner in the federal government marketplace? Join SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program Community of Practice webinar on June 2, 2022 to learn about joint ventures, the difference between teaming agreements and joint ventures, how to meet requirements, and much more.

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What, Why and How of Capabilities Statements

Tuesday, June 7, 2022                                      9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Learn key information that customers need from potential vendors. Understand how and why a capability statement should be used with government agencies. Be prepared to present your company in a professional and concise manner, all on one page.

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Resource Partner Upcoming Events

Join SD CEO West  for a Women In Networking (WIN) After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at The Hitching Post Tap House in Belle Fourche. Early networking starts at 4:30 PM. 

There is no cost to join, but please register so they know how many to expect! 

Drinks and food available for purchase.

Interested in promoting your business or organization? Bring a door prize!  

Register at: https://sdceo.ecenterdirect.com/events/1018461