{"id":2586,"date":"2022-04-15T11:56:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T11:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2586"},"modified":"2022-04-15T11:56:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T11:56:12","slug":"upcoming-small-business-events-and-training-in-north-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/upcoming-small-business-events-and-training-in-north-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Small Business Events and Training in North Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\nNorth Florida District Office  <\/p>\n

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\nAnnouncement: Small Business Week Winners<\/a><\/h1>\n

\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District Director,                J. Malcolm Richards is proud to announce the 2022 Small Business Week winners for the North Florida territory.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOur small businesses have been hurting for the last couple of years due to the pandemic, and some of them had to close their doors, but many thrived due to their resourcefulness and dedication. We celebrate all the hard-working small business owners and congratulate\n our district winners on their respective titles.  We also thank and congratulate the advocates that have helped our small businesses during a very difficult time,\u201d stated District Director Richards.<\/p>\n

\n*SBA Florida local awards are judged at the district and state levels. State-wide winners have won an additional recognition.<\/p>\n

\nRead\n the NFDO Press release for a list of winners.<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nUpcoming SBA Events<\/a><\/h1>\n
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\nTuesday, April 26<\/h3>\n

\nVirtual|Business Success-Credit Check Tuesday<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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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\n 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\n 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!<\/div>\n
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022; 11am\u20131pm EDT<\/div>\n
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\nTuesday, April 26<\/h3>\n

\nHurricane Season – Preparing Your Business for Time of Disaster<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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\nPlanning 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.\n If you\u2019re prepared for emergencies, you\u2019ll 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: \u2022 SBA\u2019s mission at time\n of declared disasters \u2022 Why it\u2019s important to be prepared \u2022 What to consider in your action plan \u2022 SBA and state disaster assistance programs \u2022 How and where to find assistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022; 3\u20134pm EDT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nTo Register Email: ana.grogan@sba.gov<\/a>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThursday, April 28<\/h3>\n

\nVirtual Hour with SBA<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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\nPlease join the Small Business Administration\u2019s (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\n on resources that\u2019s 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\n mentoring, government contracting, business loans (Access to Capital) veteran, women\u2019s 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\n 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! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thursday, April 28, 2022; 1\u20132pm EDT<\/div>\n
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\nNFDO\/PTAC 8(a) Recruitment Tour Drive<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThe SBA\u2019s 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\n learn more about developmental assistance for your firm. BENEFITS: \u2022 Sole-source contracts \u2013 up to $4.5 million for goods and services and $7 million for manufacturing \u2022 Specialized business training, marketing assistance, contracting opportunities, counseling\n and high-level executive development \u2022 8(a) businesses can participate in the SBA\u2019s All Small Mentor Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program which helps new 8(a) companies learn the ropes from other experienced businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thursday, April 28, 2022; 1\u20133pm EDT<\/div>\n
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\nWorkshops in Spanish<\/a><\/h1>\n
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\nThursday, April 21<\/h3>\n

\nOrientaci\u00f3n a los servicios de la Administraci\u00f3n de Peque\u00f1as Empresas (SBA)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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\nLa Agencia Federal de Peque\u00f1as Empresas (SBA, por sus siglas, en ingl\u00e9s) ayuda a propietarios y emprendedores de peque\u00f1as empresas a lograr el sue\u00f1o americano. La SBA ofrece una amplia gama de servicios y programas que el p\u00fablico en general no comprende. La\n SBA es la \u00fanica agencia federal que ofrece servicios y programas gratuitos con un enfoque en asesoramiento empresarial, acceso a capital, contrataci\u00f3n gubernamental y ayuda en casos de desastre. Si usted es un empresario hispano y desea obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n\n sobre estos servicios y programas en nuestra \u00e1rea local, reg\u00edstrese para este evento.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thursday, April 21, 2022; 4\u20135pm EDT<\/div>\n
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\nThursday, April 28<\/h3>\n

\nTemporada de huracanes: preparando su negocio para tiempos de desastre<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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\nPlanificar qu\u00e9 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 reconstrucci\u00f3n despu\u00e9s\n de un desastre puede ser agobiante. Si est\u00e1s preparado para emergencias, estar\u00e1 en una mejor posici\u00f3n 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\n de junio en Florida, en este taller aprender\u00e1s: \u2022 Misi\u00f3n de la SBA en el momento de los desastres declarados \u2022 Por qu\u00e9 es importante estar preparado \u2022 Qu\u00e9 considerar en su plan de acci\u00f3n \u2022 Programas de asistencia por desastre \u2013 SBA y Estatal \u2022 C\u00f3mo y d\u00f3nde\n encontrar esa ayuda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thursday, April 28, 2022; 3\u20134pm EDT<\/div>\n
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\nResource Partner Events<\/a><\/h1>\n\"local
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\nBelow are additional training and events provided by our resource partners in North Florida. Events\/training may have a cost. Some of our resource partners are providing in-person events. Please check with the organization listed to ensure the event is still\n scheduled to occur or with any other questions.<\/p>\n

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\nRemainder for April 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n