{"id":1963,"date":"2022-03-01T08:16:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T08:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=1963"},"modified":"2022-03-01T08:16:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T08:16:07","slug":"sba-march-calendar-l-celebrating-womens-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/sba-march-calendar-l-celebrating-womens-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA March Calendar l Celebrating Women’s History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\nMarch Education Calendar<\/h1>\n\"WOSB\"

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\nGRANT OPPORTUNITY: New $75 Million Small Business Relief Program Launched by the State<\/h1>\n

\nNew program directs $50 million toward businesses reaching underserved markets, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses, and $25 million for businesses that did not qualify for prior MGCC aid<\/h3>\n

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\nAPPLICATION\n DETAILS<\/a><\/h1>\n

\nCenter for Women & Enterprise will be hosting a live workshop on the new MGCC program on Thursday, March 3rd at 1:30PM. \n\nREGISTER HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\nThe $75 million will be focused on small businesses that employ between two and 50 people, with $25 million directed toward businesses that did not qualify for previous MGCC grants because of a lack of revenue loss in 2020; and $50 million directed to businesses\n that reach underserved markets and historically underrepresented groups, or are minority-, women-, or veteran-owned businesses, or are owned by individuals with disabilities or who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. <\/p>\n

\nUnder both categories, grants will range from $10,000 to $75,000, and will be capped at the lesser of $75,000 or three months of operating expenses. Grant funding can be used for employee and benefit costs, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, and interest on\n debt.  \n>>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nTuesday 3\/1\/22 \/ 11:00am – 12:00pm
\nVirtual\n Speed Mentoring for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/2\/22 \/ 11:00am – 12:00pm
\nThe\n Future of Work: An Introduction to Coworking<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/2\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nFranchising\n 101-Small Business Ownership<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/2\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nBook(keeping!)\n Club – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/2\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nHealth\n Connector for Business: Affordable, Flexible Health Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/2\/22 \/ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
\nWorking\n on Wellness: Lunchtime COVID Fitness for Busy Businesspeople – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/3\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nThe\n Ultimate Email Marketing Course Session 2 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/3\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nSimplifying\n Social Media Marketing for Small Business<\/a><\/p>\n

\n<\/a>Thursday\n 3\/3\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nHow\n to Take Advantage of Speaking Opportunities to Help Drive Business Success<\/a><\/p>\n

\nMonday 3\/7\/22 \/ 1:00pm – 4:00pm
\nBasics\n of Starting Your Business<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/8\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nGET\n READY-Free training on all business topics<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/8\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nCreating\n a Successful Exit Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/8\/22 \/ 1:00pm – 2:30pm
\nSteps\n to Start a Business – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/9\/22 \/ 11:30am – 1:00pm
\nLegal\n Considerations for New Business Owners – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/9\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nMultiply\n Your Small Business Success with Public Speaking even online<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/10\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nBusiness\n Foundation – What You Need to Know About Pricing<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/10\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nThe\n Ultimate Email Marketing Course Session 3 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n3\/10: Exploring SBA Microlending Coast to Coast with the SBA Minnesota District Office<\/h1>\n\"Micro\"
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\nLearn about SBA’s Microlending Program with the Minnesota and Massachusetts District Offices and Invited Guests<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\nMarch 10, 11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. EST
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\nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nAre you in need of capital to help start or grow your small business?<\/p>\n

\nPlease join both the SBA’s Massachusetts and Minnesota District Offices as we team up to explore SBA’s Microloan Program. During this session you will learn about benefits of the program, eligibility requirements, terms of the program, as well as hearing from\n SBA microlenders and small business owners who have utilized this loan program. <\/p>\n

\nThe Small Business Administration’s Microloan Program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. SBA provides funds to specially designated intermediary lenders, which are nonprofit\n community-based organizations with experience in lending as well as management and technical assistance. These intermediaries administer the Microloan program for eligible borrowers.<\/p>\n

\nLearn more at https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/loans\/microloans<\/a> and\n join us on March 10, 2022 for this great program.<\/p>\n

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\nWorkshops for Veterans<\/h1>\n\"Veterans
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\nFriday 3\/4\/22 \/ 4:00pm – 5:00pm
\nEntrepreneurship\n for Veterans<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/9\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nSteps\n for Starting a Business for Veterans<\/a><\/p>\n

\nMonday 3\/14\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nBusiness\n Plan Basics for Veterans<\/a><\/p>\n

\nFriday 3\/25\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nEntrepreneurship\n for Veterans<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/30\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nSteps\n for Starting a Business for Veterans<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n3\/5 Boots to Business REBOOT for Veteran Entrepreneurs<\/h1>\n\"boots
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\nSaturday, March 5th \/ 8:30am – 4:00pm
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\nJoin the Maine SBA District Office and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) for our online Boots to Business – REBOOT class on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM est. The curriculum provides assistance to those interested\n in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a\n broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more.<\/p>\n

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\nSaturday 3\/12\/22 \/ 10:30am – 12:00pm
\nWEEKEND\n WORKSHOP: Let’s Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/15\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nWinning\n Capabilities Statements<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/15\/22 \/ 10:00am – 12:00pm
\nBasic\n Entrepreneurial Workshop: Business Fundamentals<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/15\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nVirtual\n Speed Mentoring for WBENC-Certified Businesswomen of Color – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/15\/22 \/ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
\nGet\n Your Financial House in Order! Part 1 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/15\/22 \/ 5:30pm – 6:30pm
\nWriting\n a Business Plan Part 1 – Legal Description<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/16\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nSupercharge\n Your Website User Experience Part 1 – CWE Eastern MA<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/16\/22 \/ 3:00pm – 4:00pm
\nSteps\n to Start a Business – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/17\/22 \/ 10:00am – 12:00pm
\nBasic\n Entrepreneurial Workshop: Understanding Business Financials<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/17\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nThe\n Ultimate Email Marketing Course Session 4 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/17\/22 \/ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
\nBasics\n of Starting Your Business with MSBDC<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/22\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nGet\n Started-Doing Business with the Federal Government<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/22\/22 \/ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
\nGet\n Your Financial House in Order! Part 2 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/22\/22 \/ 5:30pm – 6:30pm
\nWriting\n a Business Plan Part 2 – The Business Description<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/22\/22 \/ 5:30pm – 6:30pm
\nBusiness\n Plan Basics – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/23\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nSupercharge\n Your Website User Experience Part 2 – CWE Eastern MA<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/23\/22 \/ 6:00pm – 7:30pm
\nEntrepreneurship\n for Immigrants – Spanish – CWE Central MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nJoin the SBA Massachusetts District Office on Thursday, March 24th at 1PM<\/strong> for a celebration of women in business.
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\nSpeakers include our New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich, and \nJackie Martucci <\/strong>(pictured left), a dynamic and successful business owner. There will be three panels where you can learn about supply chain, employment advice, and government contracting.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nThursday 3\/24\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nThe\n Ultimate Email Marketing Strategy Course, Session 5 – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThursday 3\/24\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nBusiness\n Planning – The Simpler Way<\/a><\/p>\n

\nFriday 3\/25\/22 \/ 3:00pm – 4:00pm
\nHow\n to Pitch Your Business in 3 to 5 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/29\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nUnderstanding\n Your Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/29\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:30am
\nSBA\n 8(a) Business Development Program<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/29\/22 \/ 10:00am – 11:00am
\nHow\n to Open a Business in Massachusetts Legally<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/29\/22 \/ 2:00pm – 3:00pm
\nGoing\n from Zero to Hero on Instagram for Business – Part I – Central MA – Live Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/29\/22 \/ 1:30pm – 3:00pm
\nGet\n Your Financial House in Order! Part 3 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/29\/22 \/ 5:30pm – 6:30pm
\nWriting\n a Business Plan Part 3 – Location and Facilities<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWednesday 3\/30\/22 \/ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
\nSupercharge\n Your Website User Experience Part 3 – CWE Eastern MA<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nTuesday 3\/8\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nGET\n READY-Free training on all business topics<\/a>
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\nThursday 3\/15\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nWinning\n Capabilities Statements<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/22\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:00am
\nGet\n Started-Doing Business with the Federal Government<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTuesday 3\/29\/22 \/ 9:00am – 10:30am
\nSBA\n 8(a) Business Development Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n7(j) training, provided to eligible firms and their employees, includes very specialized training in the areas of federal contracting. The training will be provided in an online format with live instructors and the ability for students to participate and ask\n questions. Up to 40 participants per workshop will receive training on how to make “real world” business decisions that will facilitate their firm’s success.<\/p>\n

\nPlease check out the 7J training schedules for Stover & Associates and Gabriel Enterprises below. <\/p>\n

\nStover & Associates, Inc. Training Schedule<\/h2>\n

\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nREGISTER\n HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nClick the \u201cRegister for Training\u201d button on the left side navigation pane and check out a complete list of topics offered this month. <\/p>\n\"7J

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\nWHERE CAN I GET HELP?<\/h1>\n

\nPlease direct all other inquiries and questions to our District Office email at:<\/p>\n

\nMassachusettsDO@sba.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

\nFREE and confidential counseling services are available across the Commonwealth. <\/h2>\n

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\nVirtual education, training and networking sessions are happening daily.<\/h2>\n

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\nPlease schedule a virtual session with any of our Resource Partners below…<\/h2>\n
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\nWE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStaff are working remotely and can be reached via email or telephone. MSBDC is committed to supporting entrepreneurs during these very challenging times.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nMSBDC advisors can assist businesses with disaster loan applications.<\/p>\n

\nIf you are not currently a client and would like to speak with a counselor, please find your region and reach out to the REGIONAL\n OFFICE SERVING YOU<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBerkshire Regional Office<\/strong>
\n33 Dunham Mall, Suite 103
\nPittsfield, MA 01201
\n413-499-0933 | Fax: 413-499-3005
\nwww.msbdc.org\/berkshire<\/a><\/p>\n

\nCentral Regional Office
\n<\/strong>Clark University
\nThe Carriage House, 125 Woodland Street
\nWorcester, MA 01610
\n508-793-7615 | Fax: 508-793-8890
\nwww.clarku.edu\/offices\/sbdc<\/a><\/p>\n

\nNortheast Regional Office  (SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNSELOR)
\n<\/strong>Salem State University
\n121 Loring Avenue, Suite 310
\nSalem, MA 01970
\n978-542-6343 | Fax: 978-542-6345
\nwww.salemstate.edu\/sbdc<\/a><\/p>\n

\nProcurement Technical Assistance Center
\n<\/strong>Scibelli Enterprise Center
\n1 Federal Street, Building 1
\nSpringfield, MA 01105
\n413-545-6303 | Fax: 413-737-2312
\nhttps:\/\/www.massptac.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\nSoutheast Regional Office
\n<\/strong>200 Pocasset Street
\nFall River, MA 02721
\n508-673-9783 | Fax: 508-674-1929
\nwww.msbdc.org\/semass<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWestern Regional Office
\n<\/strong>Scibelli Enterprise Center
\nOne Federal Street, Building 101
\nSpringfield, MA 01105-1160
\n413-577-1768 | Fax: 413-737-2312
\nwww.msbdc.org\/wmass<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nSCORE\n Boston Chapter<\/a>
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\nSCORE\n Worcester Chapter<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nSCORE\n Northeastern Massachusetts Chapter<\/a> <\/h2>\n

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\nSCORE\n Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter<\/a> <\/h2>\n

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\nSCORE\n Western Massachusetts Chapter<\/a> <\/h2>\n

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\nSCORE\n Cape Cod Chapter<\/a> <\/h2>\n

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\nSCORE\n Rhode Island (Serving Fall River, New Bedford)<\/a> <\/h2>\n

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\n\"CWE\"<\/p>\n

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\nEastern Massachusetts Center – Boston
\n44 School St., Suite 200
\nBoston, MA 02108
\nwww.cweonline.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\nCentral Massachusetts Center – Westborough
\n69 Milk St., Ste. 217
\nWestborough, MA 01581
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\nVeterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC of NE)<\/strong>
\n132 George M. Cohan Blvd.
\nProvidence, RI 02903
\nVeterans\n Business Outreach Center (VBOC) (cweonline.org)<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nDisclaimer: The SBA does not endorse the organizations sponsoring linked websites, and does not endorse the views they express or the products\/services they offer<\/em>.  All programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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