{"id":1871,"date":"2022-02-22T11:26:30","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T11:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=1871"},"modified":"2022-02-22T12:45:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T12:45:49","slug":"sba-new-england-region-one-review-february-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/sba-new-england-region-one-review-february-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA New England Region One Review – February 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\nNational Black History Month<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n
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\nMike Vlacich<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nRegional Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nU.S. Small Business Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nOn February 1st<\/sup>, President Biden designated the month of February as Black History Month. You can read President Biden\u2019s proclamation\n\nhere<\/a>. This observation serves as a reminder that Black History is American History.<\/p>\n

\nThe contributions Black business owners have made to entrepreneurship in the U.S. are indispensable. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over\n 3 million<\/a>  Black-owned businesses from coast to coast, accounting for billions of dollars in annual revenue to the U.S. economy. <\/p>\n

\nThis month, the SBA offices across New England will be hosting events in celebration of National Black History month, sharing the stories of Black- owned business owners across the region and sharing tools and resources available. You can see our calendar of\n events below.<\/p>\n

\nWe are dedicated to the success of Black-owned businesses across the nation, and we look forward to celebrating you during this year\u2019s National Black History Month.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nBlack History Month Events in New England<\/h1>\n

\nSBA Connecticut 8(a) Application Webinar Series<\/h2>\n

\nFebruary 22, 2022 – February 25, 2022<\/h3>\n

\nSessions are one hour: 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET<\/h3>\n

\nJoin SBA Connecticut for a webinar series focused on the 8(a) program. The 8(a) Program helps provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged.  In this effort, the government limits competition\n for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. You can find out more about the 8(a) program here\u2192 8(a)\n Business Development program (sba.gov)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nSBA 8(a) Business Development Program 4-part Series:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSession 1, <\/strong>February 22<\/strong> – Get ready to apply – Preparations and the Document Checklist  Register\n Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSession 2, February 23<\/strong> – A deep dive into the application – Basic Eligibility, Business Ownership, Control Register\n Here!<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nSession 3, February 24<\/strong> – More diving into the application – Potential for Success, Contributors, Non-Disadvantaged Individuals, Spouses of Disadvantaged Individuals, Disadvantaged Individuals Register\n Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSession 4, February 25 <\/strong>– Final Steps \u2013 Submitting the application, Tips, Your Q&A, Now What? Register\n Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nSBA Massachusetts Black History Month Webinar: Black Communities & Black Businesses: Helping to Revive Our Economy<\/h2>\n

\nFebruary 22, 2022 10AM – 11:30AM ET<\/h3>\n

\nJoin SBA Massachusetts for a special program in commemoration of Black History Month!  Senator Ed Markey <\/strong>and\nCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley <\/strong>will share remarks, along with SBA New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich. <\/p>\n

\nKeynote Speaker:<\/strong> L\u2019Merchie Frazier, Museum of African American History (MAAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nSBA Rhode Island Presents: Community Resources to Help Your Small Business Thrive<\/h2>\n

\nFebruary 23, 2022 6:00PM – 8:00PM ET<\/h3>\n

\nCape Verdean American Community Development Center<\/h3>\n

\n120 High Street, Pawtucket, RI<\/h3>\n

\nThe SBA is pleased to be joined by U.S. Senator Jack Reed, to discuss the wide variety of resources available to help your small business start, grow, and recover. 
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\nSenator Reed will join SBA New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich, and District Director Mark S. Hayward, along with local business counselors, lenders, economic development officials, and more to help make you aware of all that is out there to help\n your small business.
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\nExperts will walk you through resources available to help your small business needs — from free expert business counseling, to financing programs to help start and grow your business, to wealth management and retirement planning for small business owners,\n to local programs that help you save. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so bring your questions! <\/p>\n

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\nSBA Maine Celebrates Black History Month<\/h2>\n

\nFebruary 25, 2022  1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET<\/h2>\n

\nIn celebration of Black History Month and the contributions of African American Entrepreneurs in Maine, the SBA Maine District office and the City of Portland\u2019s Office of Economic Opportunity will host a roundtable discussion focused on the resources available\n to African American Entrepreneurs here in Maine. Panelists will also include successful Small Business owners, who will discuss their entrepreneurial journey to lend insight and advice to others in the African American community interested in Self-Employment.<\/p>\n

\nSpeakers:<\/p>\n