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If you’re in business or looking to start, please join SBA and our guest speakers as we provide key information on resources available to you. Along with SBA you will hear from one of our resource partners, as we share valuable information on the programs and services that’s available to support your small businesses. Additionally, you will also hear from our guest speaker with Wealth Watchers, as they discuss information to help you better understand how your credit will play a role in your business future or existing small business. This is a free event, but you must register to save your virtual seat!

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Planning what to do in case of a disaster is an important part of being prepared. This is true for the safety of your family as well as that of your business. Disasters can take many forms and the financial cost of rebuilding after a disaster can be overwhelming. If you’re prepared for emergencies, you’ll be in a better position to recover and continue personal and business operations should disaster strike. With hurricane season starting on June 1st in Florida, in this workshop you will learn: • SBA’s mission at time of declared disasters • Why it’s important to be prepared • What to consider in your action plan • SBA and state disaster assistance programs • How and where to find assistance

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Please join the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) North Florida District Office (NFDO) as we host our monthly Virtual Hour, which is a live call that will provide the latest information on SBA programs and services. We will also provide additional information on resources that’s also available to help future aspiring entrepreneurs, or small business owners seeking to start, purchase, grow or recover. During the call the participants will have access to the NFDO team members, who can speak to you about business mentoring, government contracting, business loans (Access to Capital) veteran, women’s business resources, and other SBA initiatives. Each month the Virtual Hour will have a subject matter expert who will also share key information and will be available answer questions and/or concerns during the call. Below are the dates to the upcoming monthly Virtual Hour, along with the dial-in information, we hope you plan on attending and look forward to speaking with you! 

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The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program is designed to help small, disadvantaged businesses that are socially and economically disadvantaged compete in the federal marketplace. Join the NFDO and PTAC/Government Contracting Specialists to engage and learn more about developmental assistance for your firm. BENEFITS: • Sole-source contracts – up to $4.5 million for goods and services and $7 million for manufacturing • Specialized business training, marketing assistance, contracting opportunities, counseling and high-level executive development • 8(a) businesses can participate in the SBA’s All Small Mentor Protégé Program which helps new 8(a) companies learn the ropes from other experienced businesses.

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La Agencia Federal de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA, por sus siglas, en inglés) ayuda a propietarios y emprendedores de pequeñas empresas a lograr el sueño americano. La SBA ofrece una amplia gama de servicios y programas que el público en general no comprende. La SBA es la única agencia federal que ofrece servicios y programas gratuitos con un enfoque en asesoramiento empresarial, acceso a capital, contratación gubernamental y ayuda en casos de desastre. Si usted es un empresario hispano y desea obtener más información sobre estos servicios y programas en nuestra área local, regístrese para este evento.

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Planificar qué hacer en caso de un desastre es una parte importante de estar preparado. Esto es cierto tanto para la seguridad de su familia como para la de su negocio. Los desastres pueden tomar muchas formas y el costo financiero de la reconstrucción después de un desastre puede ser agobiante. Si estás preparado para emergencias, estará en una mejor posición para recuperarse y continuar con sus operaciones personales y comerciales en caso de que ocurra un desastre. Con la temporada de huracanes comenzando el 1 de junio en Florida, en este taller aprenderás: • Misión de la SBA en el momento de los desastres declarados • Por qué es importante estar preparado • Qué considerar en su plan de acción • Programas de asistencia por desastre – SBA y Estatal • Cómo y dónde encontrar esa ayuda

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