{"id":2195,"date":"2022-03-17T08:05:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T08:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2195"},"modified":"2022-03-17T08:05:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T08:05:34","slug":"womens-history-month-national-small-business-week-boots-to-business-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/womens-history-month-national-small-business-week-boots-to-business-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Women&#8217;s History Month, National Small Business Week, Boots to Business and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div><a name=\"m_3469287823117285698_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_gd_top\"><\/a>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_row-1\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_view-in-browser\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:5px 20px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"NCDO\" width=\"560\" height=\"48\" style=\"width:560px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/b3X8j7RraYoja-A4CDmD5z8Hn2KbYEneddTDXR3fLBi5JDL8pgomqDsdPiYOe13XjmhltOrA7Ops2PV_lFptmQDhmaa5AHUKq_uSmmMgJhoQDGjc6EB8fu4s_Az4XW_crG64JM6AGX1P36bdkz3mwjOaLAtpCn2MI-2boQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/12\/5309267\/ncdo-original_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-family:sans-serif;color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\nThe Tar Heel Newsletter<br>\nMarch 2022<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_row-2\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;background-color:#002e6d;padding:10px 0px 20px\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_main-header\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:20px 30px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"u s small business administration\" width=\"290\" height=\"80\" style=\"width:290px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/uFEBhEJBngsEQxBTpCLX6lwg36XJkXSBRdsLtoTgd5B1vIrDp9lfVM2VGvGW9cSR9TvEY6aAbX0rcS3ikCKjRP0ZewnKQV3EKiFc7PA7ZeTE9bRaawxjkoY6sd69JqELYSSFvGwUfIiOldyTzhLEaA7641-A75b6JhVp-BNQ2kk=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2018\/09\/2144901\/final-horiz-white_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_row-3\" bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;padding:20px 0px\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3469287823117285698x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photos of multiple people with the following text, Women's History Month online event on March 31, 1-2 pm EDT \" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/2nt1uxcmCcWpFIwVHqNNAu8rK6wWgcr19tWR2edaXGuMRlwXVekLU8P53xXm2eIb8p7zCiIOyDKlcR3yhyxQEz3kwlBDsRChRvVxNkts2BB8RsDnrAexUBp_2f2RZyRdwdbZN3BpC91fV6W4vtHIJcNWiWHNlISWcpTZLFW4oLRJeL6K-QeRc38FYImRuJWAPx8oHOw95520YeykLLE=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/03\/5635548\/4008603\/march-womans-history-month-2022-eventbrite_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; 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align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\nVirtual Women&#8217;s Business Summit<\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nIn celebration of Women\u2019s History Month, join the SBA&#8217;s Office of Women\u2019s Business Ownership and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center for the virtual Women\u2019s Business Summit on March 29-30, 2022. The free event will include power-packed panels, inspirational fireside\n chats, and &#8216;Ask an Expert&#8217; workshops to help you build, scale, and grow your business. Panels and discussion topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nInnovation and Investment<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nBuilding an Equitable Recovery Framework for Women Entrepreneurs<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nFrom Essential Worker to Essential Entrepreneur: CARE Economy Entrepreneurship Opportunities<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nThe $100B Marketplace: Contracting Opportunities for Women-led Firms<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nExporting &amp; E-Commerce<\/li><li 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style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<strong>SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\n<strong>SBA Will Recognize Top Small Businesses with a Four-Day Series of Events Including a Live Virtual Summit, Educational Sessions, and Award Presentations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9pc2FiZWxsYS1jYXNpbGxhcy1ndXptYW4_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.kWD4RfW5hJcl5Up89eS5UZEQIhShkwMlYF-wu2ZxRU4\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9pc2FiZWxsYS1jYXNpbGxhcy1ndXptYW4_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.kWD4RfW5hJcl5Up89eS5UZEQIhShkwMlYF-wu2ZxRU4\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3dZQYbdbrMl_fMz35GMuEc\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Administrator\n Isabella Casillas Guzman<\/strong><\/a>, head of the <strong>U.S. Small Business Administration<\/strong> (SBA) and the voice for America\u2019s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden\u2019s Cabinet, announced that\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvTlNCVz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.gZj2XhU0fVPjZhjaObBDK1hbgG7cNZeA6OISbyNhZLQ\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvTlNCVz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.gZj2XhU0fVPjZhjaObBDK1hbgG7cNZeA6OISbyNhZLQ\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3avXPXBJe-7FV1ugb162P4\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<strong>National Small Business Week<\/strong><\/a><strong> (NSBW):<\/strong><strong> Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship<\/strong> will take place May 1-7, 2022. The virtual summit will acknowledge small businesses from across the country for their\n resilience, ingenuity, and creativity. It will also recognize SBA partners for their involvement in entrepreneurial development, disaster recovery, government contracting, financial development, and overall support for small businesses and entrepreneurship.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n\u201cNational Small Business Week is a time to honor and celebrate America\u2019s entrepreneurs and innovative startups. This year\u2019s theme, \u2018<strong>Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship<\/strong>,\u2019 celebrates the resiliency and tenacity of America\u2019s entrepreneurs\n who are doing their part to power our nation\u2019s historic <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2FydGljbGUvMjAyMi9tYXIvMDUvc3RhdGVtZW50LXNiYS1hZG1pbmlzdHJhdG9yLWd1em1hbi10b2RheXMtc3Ryb25nLWpvYnMtZGF5LW51bWJlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.j002_fxUjQWbsPB3VbtMskU8P58Z0HQDI-k6jDpRbPI\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2FydGljbGUvMjAyMi9tYXIvMDUvc3RhdGVtZW50LXNiYS1hZG1pbmlzdHJhdG9yLWd1em1hbi10b2RheXMtc3Ryb25nLWpvYnMtZGF5LW51bWJlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.j002_fxUjQWbsPB3VbtMskU8P58Z0HQDI-k6jDpRbPI\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aXkt74HTeKI6jhwgxENkL\">\neconomic comeback<\/a>,\u201d <strong>said Administrator Guzman<\/strong>. \u201cWhile there is more work to do, under the Biden-Harris Administration,&nbsp;we are&nbsp;on a path toward building a better, more competitive American economy centered around families, workers, and small\n businesses. This year\u2019s NSBW will offer entrepreneurs in rural, suburban, and&nbsp;urban communities across America a week-long event that will highlight the tools and information they need to continue to power our economic growth, strengthen our supply chains,\n and deliver the products and services Americans depend on every day. &nbsp;I look forward to recognizing our small business giants and their tremendous impact on our economy and communities across the nation.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe SBA will co-host a free, four-day virtual summit from May 2 through May 5, 2022, along with\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.VOBLbShV4JOY2EK0EHe2eVkCYYSr0DHGETc_BJJzdbk\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.VOBLbShV4JOY2EK0EHe2eVkCYYSr0DHGETc_BJJzdbk\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2O_aWkR_oR1dd9t0iCUEsE\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<strong>SCORE<\/strong><\/a>, to honor the nation\u2019s 32.5 million small businesses for their perseverance. This year\u2019s summit will feature access to critical federal resources, educational workshops, and networking to help our nation\u2019s entrepreneurs pivot and\n grow in the face of any challenge, seize new opportunities, and make sure the dream of starting a small business is in reach for every American.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe 2022 Small Business Persons of the Year award winners from each state, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, will be honored, and the SBA will announce the 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year from among the\n state winners represented. In addition, National Small Business Week recognitions and educational sessions will occur throughout each of the SBA\u2019s 10 regions and 68 district offices.\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nDetails on National Small Business Week event registration and speaker information will be announced later and posted on\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvTlNCVz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.V5scg3PsE0YTP_djSCFP6bY0nAhiLa7OJGd4kYE7M9Q\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvTlNCVz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.V5scg3PsE0YTP_djSCFP6bY0nAhiLa7OJGd4kYE7M9Q\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0v23vzonvNYpTfyYoNqaRL\">\nwww.sba.gov\/NSBW<\/a>.\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EIDL\" width=\"540\" height=\"264\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/VElVMegScDQJwM4iw4Gah2Vwo_JPQmM9o7Zf1l-Jfae7w4JwTlkUAPjBkx2FAHwmAtXn6zySL0mcreO8DveLT0mFfd1SS4oBQyr_lW7ER26AH-yIgns7iB4e2mIhVQ8AyNcRg6URoZ9aD_QsVd19DCjMXEHiefc=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2020\/08\/3605725\/3380011\/eidl_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 3537.11px;\"><div id=\":122\" class=\"T-I J-J5-Ji aQv T-I-ax7 L3 a5q\" title=\"Download\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Download attachment \" data-tooltip-class=\"a1V\"><div class=\"akn\"><div class=\"aSK J-J5-Ji aYr\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<strong>SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Key Policy Change: Existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Borrowers&nbsp;to Receive an Additional Deferment<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<\/h1>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\n<strong>Starting immediately, Agency extends additional relief to small businesses\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9pc2FiZWxsYS1jYXNpbGxhcy1ndXptYW4_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.f9pGzCm0oEXhcDSaiUynwRdde5-Pdmy_gkxnegV5Els\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9pc2FiZWxsYS1jYXNpbGxhcy1ndXptYW4_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.f9pGzCm0oEXhcDSaiUynwRdde5-Pdmy_gkxnegV5Els\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3j6zpsXLkkdQE4myuEZ36m\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Administrator\n Isabella Casillas Guzman<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;directed the agency to provide additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing\n<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Z1bmRpbmctcHJvZ3JhbXMvbG9hbnMvY292aWQtMTktcmVsaWVmLW9wdGlvbnMvZWlkbC9jb3ZpZC0xOS1laWRsP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.9CCCyIhlHFikF09_3D6N3TMMVzUUsnwJ39fqNUFBFmo\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Z1bmRpbmctcHJvZ3JhbXMvbG9hbnMvY292aWQtMTktcmVsaWVmLW9wdGlvbnMvZWlkbC9jb3ZpZC0xOS1laWRsP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.9CCCyIhlHFikF09_3D6N3TMMVzUUsnwJ39fqNUFBFmo\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw09dQ2Xyibjt319Tu0E0Bwc\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID\n Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;borrowers for a total of 30 months deferment from inception on all approved COVID EIDL loans. The extended deferment period will provide additional flexibility to small business owners impacted by the\n pandemic, especially those in hard-hit sectors managing disruption with recent variants, as well as recent supply chain and inflation challenges amid a growing economic recovery.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nSince its inception, the COVID EIDL program, a federal disaster relief loan, has allocated more than $351 billion in relief aid to 3.9 million borrowers, including&nbsp;to the smallest of small businesses from historically underserved, disadvantaged communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n\u201cThough our small business owners continue to power a historic economic recovery under the Biden-Harris Administration, we must continue to do everything in our power to meet our small businesses where they are with resources to ensure they can recover and\n thrive,\u201d <strong>said SBA Administrator Guzman.<\/strong> \u201cThis extended principal and interest deferment will provide financial relief to millions of small business owners \u2013 particularly those hardest-hit by the pandemic and related marketplace challenges\n \u2013 so they can continue to pivot, adapt, and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong><u>Key information regarding deferment:<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nThis deferment extension is effective for all COVID-EIDL Loans approved in calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Loans now have a total deferment of 30 months from the date of the Note. Interest will continue to accrue on the loans during the deferment.&nbsp;<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nBorrowers may make partial or full payments during the deferment period but are not required to. The SBA recommends using\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnBheS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.pW5iKsxd-47aNAu82-wojqiLmoZMhZ8CKUl5BrNAEaY\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnBheS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.pW5iKsxd-47aNAu82-wojqiLmoZMhZ8CKUl5BrNAEaY\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2NSR-NRbX8TXeZpDoJyuVI\" rel=\"noopener\">\nwww.pay.gov<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nThe SBA will not send monthly SBA Form 1201 payment notices; however, the SBA will send regular payment reminders via email.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nExisting COVID EIDL Borrowers can find account balances and payment due dates in the SBA Capital Access Financial System (CAFS) and learn how to set up an account in the CAFS system by logging in at\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nhd2ViLnNiYS5nb3YvY2xzL2RzcF9sb2dpbi5jZm0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.fa3AGVPkIFlo5KYfqY2HSPbFbTZ0itJHgNVBSl0Y6AQ\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nhd2ViLnNiYS5nb3YvY2xzL2RzcF9sb2dpbi5jZm0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.fa3AGVPkIFlo5KYfqY2HSPbFbTZ0itJHgNVBSl0Y6AQ\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19A1jhSFDXtdB0bh5WQChw\" rel=\"noopener\">\nCapital Access Financial System (sba.gov).<\/a> &nbsp;<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nDeferments may result in balloon payments. The deferment will not stop any established Preauthorized Debit (PAD) or recurring payments on the loan. COVID-EIDL Borrowers with an SBA established PAD must contact their SBA servicing center to stop recurring payments\n during the extended deferment period. COVID-EIDL Borrowers who have established a PAD through\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5wYXkuZ292L3B1YmxpYy9ob21lP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.JhUCzkiDnDgi2RXHQaR96Ek4RPsnwe1eWqhivuzn1co\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5wYXkuZ292L3B1YmxpYy9ob21lP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.JhUCzkiDnDgi2RXHQaR96Ek4RPsnwe1eWqhivuzn1co\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw12OLp22Beh8lp_sdGQFk_T\">\nPay.gov<\/a> or any other bill pay service are responsible for terminating recurring payments during the extended deferment period.&nbsp;<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nAfter the deferment period ends, COVID-EIDL Borrowers will be required to make regular principal and interest payments beginning 30 months from the date of the Note.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong><u>Application Process and Fraud Control Enhancements<\/u><\/strong><u>&nbsp;<\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nIn addition to the policy enhancements, the SBA has invested in optimized processes and increased capacity to improve the customer service experience for applicants. Directed by Administrator Guzman to swiftly and drastically enhance COVID EIDL, the revamped\n management team implemented new processes and performance management, such as prioritizing personnel for COVID EIDL and increasing the average number of applications decisions made. At the time, the SBA accelerated daily processing of loan increases from close\n to 2,000 applications to more than 37,000 applications. Loan officer productivity also went from 1.86 applications per day to 15 applications per day. As a result of these increased loan review rates, the 600,000+ loan increase backlog was cleared, and new\n applications were processed immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAt the same time, and to ensure taxpayer dollars are used to support businesses that need COVID EIDL funding most, the SBA increased fraud controls and is working in collaboration with the SBA Inspector General to closely monitor the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong><u>Further Details for SBA Customers <\/u><\/strong><u>&nbsp;<\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nBorrowers with questions can call SBA\u2019s COVID EIDL Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-833-853-5638 (borrowers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or email\n<a href=\"mailto:DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\">\nDisasterCustomerService@sba.<wbr>gov<\/a> for additional assistance. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Multilingual representatives are available. Small business owners may also contact SBA\u2019s Resource Partners by visiting\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvbG9jYWwtYXNzaXN0YW5jZT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Adt__MAVoiYnt2JW9ljlcXRRzF7xuBu8M8BJjfCNi84\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvbG9jYWwtYXNzaXN0YW5jZT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Adt__MAVoiYnt2JW9ljlcXRRzF7xuBu8M8BJjfCNi84\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ognaISoL4mcTL4U29ttbO\">\nwww.sba.gov\/local-assistance<\/a>. For additional information on COVID EIDL, please visit\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvcmVsaWVmP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.zN2aJRmMVMb6NWvSqKRLPWmbwPTmcF4Depka8Md-cHM\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvcmVsaWVmP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.zN2aJRmMVMb6NWvSqKRLPWmbwPTmcF4Depka8Md-cHM\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2OZ8QizpF5JVztrvyA6mNi\">\nwww.sba.gov\/relief<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Boots to Business, Veterans \" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/6EenSI8wol6LvRoojSebYLUno3aZ7iHonvSEljF6xPZ4bJJQTI05xfKpgGLeBY_2oTjbBH-vlJYFp3lW9EX7xKV2EHka1njaWYbFSlhpInXB4kGugXkwimzZsRoNIETnqo1QjWXh7S3La5PX12Q2buj1hMjFJv1u5w9GE9flzkX_rHQr=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2020\/01\/3098087\/2996484\/boots-to-business_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 5782.71px;\"><div id=\":123\" class=\"T-I J-J5-Ji aQv T-I-ax7 L3 a5q\" title=\"Download\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Download attachment \" data-tooltip-class=\"a1V\"><div class=\"akn\"><div class=\"aSK J-J5-Ji aYr\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<strong>SBA Announces Funding Opportunity to Provide Continuation of Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Training<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.5vccmZTERtPbTY01_Gp-Te1q485IMunLUAKUAPdIP24\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.5vccmZTERtPbTY01_Gp-Te1q485IMunLUAKUAPdIP24\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3dJ6kkTuBJZVLG2XOQW2tb\" rel=\"noopener\">\nU.S. Small Business Administration<\/a><\/strong> invites eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private sector firms, and institutions of higher learning to submit proposals to provide synchronous online entrepreneurship training\n to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. The entrepreneurship training shall be a continuation of the training participants receive as part of SBA\u2019s\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYXZldHMuZm9yY2UuY29tL3MvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.tuGT2LsY84e1Y0PYZLxpxD-otkArql4kbE8RbDlH-Jk\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYXZldHMuZm9yY2UuY29tL3MvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.tuGT2LsY84e1Y0PYZLxpxD-otkArql4kbE8RbDlH-Jk\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QVY61zEA9MQfP4l9sbHan\" rel=\"noopener\">Boots\n to Business<\/a> <\/strong>(B2B) training program.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe awarded organization will develop and maintain a curriculum about entrepreneurship for the veteran and military community as a follow-on to the B2B and B2B Reboot programs. The awardee will also provide counseling, training, technical and financial skill\n development, as well as comprehensive business assessments and mentoring services.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThis award is for a base project period of 12 months, with four 12-month non-compete continuation periods of 12 months each. The funding is available annually for up to five years. The SBA anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement from this announcement.\n For specific instructions on obtaining, completing, and submitting an application, visit\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmdyYW50cy5nb3Y_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.20VWqq-TlQ6BX5FVT2icALwTphnHnIF95nr2kBdm-Kw\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmdyYW50cy5nb3Y_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.20VWqq-TlQ6BX5FVT2icALwTphnHnIF95nr2kBdm-Kw\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DI0CpQG4J5-nZdLoOY1p5\" rel=\"noopener\">\nwww.grants.gov<\/a> and search opportunity number SB-OVB2-22-002 or CFDA 59.044.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nProposals submitted via other media, including SBA\u2019s website,&nbsp;will be rejected and will not be evaluated. Submissions must be sent via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmdyYW50cy5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.RCXnnel7QkG8pKrx1qqGewRSvfn6V6ppdmR_g684k_U\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmdyYW50cy5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.RCXnnel7QkG8pKrx1qqGewRSvfn6V6ppdmR_g684k_U\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ypaPzLtgFE8T06LgWabbh\" rel=\"noopener\">grants.gov<\/a>&nbsp;no\n later than <strong>11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 11, 2022. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nSBA\u2019s Office of Veterans Business Development will host an information session to answer questions about the funding opportunity on Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. EDT. Please dial 202-765-1264 and enter access code: 119 636 209# or join through this Microsoft\n Teams link:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.HGkrK4iK9nuOKq5Uyu-f4846eaxsSJOx0S7v2p0KN5o\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.HGkrK4iK9nuOKq5Uyu-f4846eaxsSJOx0S7v2p0KN5o\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw180rQTRs_RIH9zusTjENII\">\nClick here to join the meeting.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nDirect any questions about the B2B funding opportunity to Jerry Godwin at <a href=\"mailto:jerry.godwin@sba.gov\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\njerry.godwin@sba.gov<\/a>. Submit questions no later than Wednesday, March 16, at 5 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nFor issues with <a href=\"http:\/\/grants.gov\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/grants.gov&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qXNZ1n4GfyAY43_Zznrgk\" rel=\"noopener\">grants.gov<\/a>, please call the Grants.gov Support Line at 1-800-518-4726 or email\n<a href=\"mailto:support@grants.gov\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nsupport@grants.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\nEmployment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses<\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses (elaws) Advisors are a suite of tools developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help employers and employees learn about their rights and responsibilities under federal employment laws and regulations.\n Topics addressed include pay and benefits, family and medical leave, safety and health, federal contractor requirements, veterans\u2019 issues and more. Each advisor provides the user with a user-friendly experience, with information tailored based answers to specific\n questions, about their business. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.qZWsSQyfx0rBI7LHEqU86lterg3bLPSI6EsLmETabt0\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.qZWsSQyfx0rBI7LHEqU86lterg3bLPSI6EsLmETabt0\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zCAToJGHE7PzAqOxfE9Ka\">www.dol.gov\/elaws<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\nMitigating Financial Risks in<br>\nthe Global Supply Chain<\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAs markets reopen and companies return to &#8220;business as usual,&#8221; U.S. companies will grow by exporting products through international markets. However, mitigating supply chain disruption, ensuring business continuity and assurance of price and service are vital\n to safeguarding long-term business viability and remaining competitive and profitable. Learn how to do so from Regions Bank Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nTopics to include:<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n\u2022 Supply chain financing<br>\n\u2022 Identifying payment methods<br>\n\u2022 Accessing working capital<br>\n\u2022 Strategies to safeguard your supply chain<br>\n\u2022 Building resilient supply chain models<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<br>\nAdditional speakers include the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThis program is free of charge, but registration is required. Click the link below to register.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Tuesday, March 29, 2022&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>11 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Virtual<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53dGNzYXZhbm5haC5vcmcvZXZlbnRzL21pdGlnYXRpbmctZmluYW5jaWFsLXJpc2tzLWluLXRoZS1nbG9iYWwtc3VwcGx5LWNoYWluLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.lKibd8qzDA0uxrhUoA_dqWmsXFy04AbLLeNotNR8DII\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53dGNzYXZhbm5haC5vcmcvZXZlbnRzL21pdGlnYXRpbmctZmluYW5jaWFsLXJpc2tzLWluLXRoZS1nbG9iYWwtc3VwcGx5LWNoYWluLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.lKibd8qzDA0uxrhUoA_dqWmsXFy04AbLLeNotNR8DII\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw15Nrzmaa4w3Uyeh_Zi0y9O\">Click\n Here<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Government contracting \" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/Kx6Okc5tdBuDb9u307Wj3SpIUiRFwzJWqBNIy6MrBk-1AJHy3NBqfsyM90djY_A70dxlJUsxlvQl0sL4D85Hykztvm4VvoN3f0RVkQEoMPV18ff3EPq2n_bcLaWzNOM8stTYcFncql2aCaB7OjZ-ZVaWrXvAv7SXMkqLvLAGINHLlSmrjXbv1SEnOZF6nu0hC7BO7EJmZcTYInmBfTj6GrwJ3dKD0QA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/02\/4116027\/3397187\/sba0295-ocpl-february-social-media-governmentcontra_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 8082.5px;\"><div id=\":124\" class=\"T-I J-J5-Ji aQv T-I-ax7 L3 a5q\" title=\"Download\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Download attachment \" data-tooltip-class=\"a1V\"><div class=\"akn\"><div class=\"aSK J-J5-Ji aYr\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\n7(j) Management and Technical Training<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nSBA is offering free webinars brought to you by SBA\u2019s Office of Business Development through the 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program\u2019s 7(j) provider, Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAll classes are 3:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm <strong>Central<\/strong> unless noted otherwise<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nCapture Management&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n03\/17\/2022&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;Lee Mixon \u2013 APMP, Bit Solutions, LLC&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.Tpl5zhOGsLSC_oeVRENOQ1G1TqUfAtA3wiDEDZBa8xs\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.Tpl5zhOGsLSC_oeVRENOQ1G1TqUfAtA3wiDEDZBa8xs\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jjg-Juy1t9agJqxYdRhp7\" rel=\"noopener\">How\n can you improve your company&#8217;s CAPTURE MANAGEMENT process? (ecenterdirect.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nIntroduction to Canva for Government Contracting&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n03\/22\/2022&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nPreseley Price, Flourish Consulting&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.jVgm_Rz0QlGVUDWOBcvTAO0fJNtQkW6AzqVIHSfWvu0\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.jVgm_Rz0QlGVUDWOBcvTAO0fJNtQkW6AzqVIHSfWvu0\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XgIKC4UU7-jgGsCHQLc5q\" rel=\"noopener\">Intro\n to Canva for Government Contractors Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nSocioeconomic Summit &#8211; 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB\/EDWOSB&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n03\/24\/2022&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nTBD&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nCatalyst Event&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n1-4&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2djYzAyLnNhZmVsaW5rcy5wcm90ZWN0aW9uLm91dGxvb2suY29tLz9kYXRhPTA0JTdDMDElN0NBbWJlci5RdWF0dGxlYmF1bSU0MHNiYS5nb3YlN0NkYWYwODYyYjkwMDI0NDlmY2RmYjA4ZDlmN2M4NTk3MiU3QzNjODlmZDhhN2Y2ODQ2NjdhYTE1NDFlYmYyMjA4OTYxJTdDMSU3QzAlN0M2Mzc4MTMyNjIxMzg0MjM3MDElN0NVbmtub3duJTdDVFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKV0lqb2lNQzR3TGpBd01EQWlMQ0pRSWpvaVYybHVNeklpTENKQlRpSTZJazFoYVd3aUxDSlhWQ0k2TW4wJTNEJTdDMzAwMCZyZXNlcnZlZD0wJnNkYXRhPUdjaGdVYWRJeURSdms5enVlMXJkc20yMlB4VHEwMGElMkJwZVJoMjVhMGlkOCUzRCZ1cmw9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZjYXRhbHlzdGNlbnRlci5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbSUyRmV2ZW50cyUyRjk3MTczNyUzRnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0Rnb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.QFsi2hac2kvUcqsodM6I0KVTrLyg4J0sWHKBw4ErGaw\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2djYzAyLnNhZmVsaW5rcy5wcm90ZWN0aW9uLm91dGxvb2suY29tLz9kYXRhPTA0JTdDMDElN0NBbWJlci5RdWF0dGxlYmF1bSU0MHNiYS5nb3YlN0NkYWYwODYyYjkwMDI0NDlmY2RmYjA4ZDlmN2M4NTk3MiU3QzNjODlmZDhhN2Y2ODQ2NjdhYTE1NDFlYmYyMjA4OTYxJTdDMSU3QzAlN0M2Mzc4MTMyNjIxMzg0MjM3MDElN0NVbmtub3duJTdDVFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKV0lqb2lNQzR3TGpBd01EQWlMQ0pRSWpvaVYybHVNeklpTENKQlRpSTZJazFoYVd3aUxDSlhWQ0k2TW4wJTNEJTdDMzAwMCZyZXNlcnZlZD0wJnNkYXRhPUdjaGdVYWRJeURSdms5enVlMXJkc20yMlB4VHEwMGElMkJwZVJoMjVhMGlkOCUzRCZ1cmw9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZjYXRhbHlzdGNlbnRlci5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbSUyRmV2ZW50cyUyRjk3MTczNyUzRnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0Rnb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.QFsi2hac2kvUcqsodM6I0KVTrLyg4J0sWHKBw4ErGaw\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3v9kVH0zMnZm89RDQMdBxw\" rel=\"noopener\">SOCIOECONOMIC\n SUMMIT &#8211; (ecenterdirect.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nLean Six Sigma (Process Improvement, Efficiency and Productivity)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n03\/29\/2022&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nKeshawn Cupid, Modern Kaizen&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.1qrREuItZReEEdyOKDaeLLfdWJXrmXWxTKHVMr3Wzbg\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2djYzAyLnNhZmVsaW5rcy5wcm90ZWN0aW9uLm91dGxvb2suY29tLz9kYXRhPTA0JTdDMDElN0NBbWJlci5RdWF0dGxlYmF1bSU0MHNiYS5nb3YlN0NkYWYwODYyYjkwMDI0NDlmY2RmYjA4ZDlmN2M4NTk3MiU3QzNjODlmZDhhN2Y2ODQ2NjdhYTE1NDFlYmYyMjA4OTYxJTdDMSU3QzAlN0M2Mzc4MTMyNjIxMzg0MjM3MDElN0NVbmtub3duJTdDVFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKV0lqb2lNQzR3TGpBd01EQWlMQ0pRSWpvaVYybHVNeklpTENKQlRpSTZJazFoYVd3aUxDSlhWQ0k2TW4wJTNEJTdDMzAwMCZyZXNlcnZlZD0wJnNkYXRhPUlyRmRMVDkwQUZ5UnhFQm9aZ2dsUnVpeERsaVFRSTAxV3czb0JPazdSUTAlM0QmdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGY2F0YWx5c3RjZW50ZXIuZWNlbnRlcmRpcmVjdC5jb20lMkZldmVudHMlMkY5NzE3MjQlM0Z1dG1fbWVkaXVtJTNEZW1haWwlMjZ1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.1qrREuItZReEEdyOKDaeLLfdWJXrmXWxTKHVMr3Wzbg\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Qc_GfKSq4H80G-t8oLsTx\" rel=\"noopener\">Lean\n Six Sigma (Process Improvement, Efficiency and Productivity) (ecenterdirect.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nDisrupt the Incumbent&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n03\/31\/2022&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nEileen Kent, The Federal Sales Sherpa &amp; Custom Keynotes &amp; Sales Strategies&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.e20H_s8PLKd00yNjnOznhrN8NoeL_MpDTINUG6W2U7Y\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.e20H_s8PLKd00yNjnOznhrN8NoeL_MpDTINUG6W2U7Y\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GXB0qdqhO1K1uSr-lemGf\" rel=\"noopener\">Disrupt\n the Incumbent Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<strong>FedMap Growth Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nSBA has partnered with Coley &amp; Associates, Inc to provide the FedMap Growth Program.&nbsp;FedMap is a powerful training program led by our certified BD coaches. You\u2019ll learn the skills needed to target, pursue, and win more contracts through a self-paced online\n curriculum with a community of peers who have won nearly $2 billion in contract awards since enrolling in FedMap. You will learn strategies, tools, and tips to accelerate your wins. Research techniques that lead to the insights needed to win. Team building\n strategies that expand your capabilities and advanced pricing strategies that make you more competitive.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nTo enroll click the link below.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mZWRtYXAudXMvZmVkbWFwLXNiYS1zcG9uc29yc2hpcHMvN2otYXBwbGljYXRpb24vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.O9p09eoKNLJeFgvAMth0Xk-FVyKx5Pzc1xaCwi8L8TM\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" 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style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\n<strong>SBA 7j Management and Technical Assistance Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Get Quicker with Quickbooks\u00ae 101 Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThursday, March 24, 2022<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n12:00 PM &#8211; 1:30 PM ET<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" 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style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThursday, March 31, 2022<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n10:00 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM ET<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nRegister below: <\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a 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or email <a href=\"mailto:allison@fsmsdc.org?subject=SBA7j\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\">\nallison@fsmsdc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nDefense Contract Audit Agency<\/h2>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nGovernment Contract Training<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) will host an information session for small businesses on agency operations and discuss the contractor\u2019s role in complying with the agency\u2019s requirements. The online training will cover the following:<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, April 13, 2022 &#8211; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/strong><br>\n\u2022 Introduction and DCAA Overview<br>\n\u2022 DCAA\u2019s Audit Process<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2RlZmVuc2UtY29udHJhY3QtYXVkaXQtYWdlbmN5LWdvdmVybm1lbnQtY29udHJhY3QtdHJhaW5pbmctdGlja2V0cy0yOTgyMzYwMDA5MDc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.IlRfVjcPa9Y2sYPen82TN2JW9Lmsk9VX5gyPOSxjacU\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2RlZmVuc2UtY29udHJhY3QtYXVkaXQtYWdlbmN5LWdvdmVybm1lbnQtY29udHJhY3QtdHJhaW5pbmctdGlja2V0cy0yOTgyMzYwMDA5MDc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.IlRfVjcPa9Y2sYPen82TN2JW9Lmsk9VX5gyPOSxjacU\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mAI_ohc1KfHlRxbu6sd_L\">Register\n Here<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Thursday, April 14, 2022- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/strong><br>\n\u2022 Accounting System Requirements<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2RlZmVuc2UtY29udHJhY3QtYXVkaXQtYWdlbmN5LWdvdmVybm1lbnQtY29udHJhY3QtdHJhaW5pbmctdGlja2V0cy0yOTgyNjg3Mzg4Mjc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.aahH7dJKUn6WpVBmczwzzM4R_XnOF4gjcfKzLPSilB4\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMTYuNTUwMTQyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2RlZmVuc2UtY29udHJhY3QtYXVkaXQtYWdlbmN5LWdvdmVybm1lbnQtY29udHJhY3QtdHJhaW5pbmctdGlja2V0cy0yOTgyNjg3Mzg4Mjc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.aahH7dJKUn6WpVBmczwzzM4R_XnOF4gjcfKzLPSilB4\/s\/2161136315\/br\/128228340710-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1647589652739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nOej_cBHi7XR8YdWuYj2h\">Register\n Here<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe DCAA audits all U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and provides advisory services to DoD components responsible for acquisition and contract administration.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAll SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Erin Connell at 704-344-6590.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<strong>SBA Account Login and Registration Portals<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nWondering how to access your SBA account login for 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