{"id":2664,"date":"2022-04-22T08:11:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T08:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2664"},"modified":"2022-04-22T08:11:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T08:11:36","slug":"sba-alabama-district-office-april-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/sba-alabama-district-office-april-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA Alabama District Office April Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div>\n<table bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:0px;font-size:1px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff\">\nRegister for National Small Business week and see local disaster deadlines approaching\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<a name=\"m_6632905794556731880_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_6632905794556731880x_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_6632905794556731880x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_6632905794556731880x_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_6632905794556731880x_view-in-browser\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:5px 20px\">\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-family:sans-serif;color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\nAlabama District Office &#8211; Newsletter April 2022&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_6632905794556731880x_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_6632905794556731880x_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_6632905794556731880x_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_6632905794556731880x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\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\">\nCongratulations Alabama Winners!<\/h1>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"NSBW Alabama winners promo featuring two business professionals\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/gD5iueIS_TIljTQPzryusXWHjr0wcjronjK0WO4nM8FBSzTfMjcA_AcMxQhdCI8Li6AphZm4yNGy2XZNop6G5DDRY4VQQlUFOaFDwBQOkkL1WotuUUHq4Qkwrj8Amd2cNtr4284iBizLKU3uToN__THGVJTQ0TG8HjYhQZ63Adn5_CtGf8Md5e06RTX2OcOuRQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/04\/5775578\/alabama-state-winners-newsletter-2_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 977.681px;\"><div id=\":3iz\" 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<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>About National Small Business Week (NSBW)<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;For nearly 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America\u2019s entrepreneurs and\n small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.vNjM81Go0ajxlVuxYTDpanCuBc9k8rQFsPJ_clKk7ZU\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.vNjM81Go0ajxlVuxYTDpanCuBc9k8rQFsPJ_clKk7ZU\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17S8q3yUd4SbaAZgXD445e\">\nU.S. Small Business Administration<\/a> takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they\u2019re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century\n jobs, drive innovation, and increase America\u2019s global competitiveness.<\/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 honor of NSBW, R. Gregory Brown of Brown Precision, Inc has been named the Alabama 2022 Small Business Person of the Year. In addition to the state winner, the Alabama District Director,\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L29mZmljZXMvZGlzdHJpY3QvYWwvYmlybWluZ2hhbS9sZWFkZXJzaGlwP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.X5BB1rzewbxbB11pXGWvGqRRZdL6tEfIVV0Xk5WSPEE\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L29mZmljZXMvZGlzdHJpY3QvYWwvYmlybWluZ2hhbS9sZWFkZXJzaGlwP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.X5BB1rzewbxbB11pXGWvGqRRZdL6tEfIVV0Xk5WSPEE\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2X4EPSrsESJyOFtGqPF4fX\">\nThomas Todt<\/a>, has announced that Alice Lessmann of Signalink, Inc is the 2022 District Director Awardee.<\/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\">\nCongratulations to both of them!<\/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<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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L25hdGlvbmFsLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzLXdlZWs_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hSHCSM-PJ5VvvZ5DIjosQNGpWHQB559NqxQzrZMOvRw\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L25hdGlvbmFsLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzLXdlZWs_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hSHCSM-PJ5VvvZ5DIjosQNGpWHQB559NqxQzrZMOvRw\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2M4Ge2ryHcwXF7xAZD3Aga\">Register\n for NSBW events!<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_6632905794556731880x_bottom-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;padding:30px\">\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\">\nUpcoming Events<\/h1>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:0 0 20px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two men shake hands\" width=\"173\" height=\"97\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"7\" style=\"width:173px;height:auto!important;float:left;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/8RZJ9n3lD8usYUuNALUzjoCS3edh93QkKmOj57mohXKFOsUzR478ug21LMqcBi-7AP09xIhYaT0hvMLdVFrzemNOGd5WCBmGqRYIbdlxpMU05ORuK_46atqdVZY012-kQcY8AFBEet9kyKvn0nUKr2IGkOuNTnpRBg4=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/03\/5639586\/4027535\/sba-q-a_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nAfrican American and Latino American Males SBA Q&amp;A and Program Discussion<\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:12px 0\">\n&#8211; multiple dates<\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\n<span style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\">A discussion of SBA Lending Programs, to include Working Capital and Contract Working Capital, from 10:00am &#8211; 11:30am CST. The Infrastructure Bill will create Contracting opportunities for African Americans\n and Latino Americans. The remaining time will be used for Q &amp; A. After this Session, Business Owners will be able to schedule a one-on-one Session with Roderick D. Perkins to discuss and\/or resolve any EIDL issues they are facing. Business Owners will also\n be able to schedule a one-on-one Session with Mr. Perkins to discuss their Capital Needs.<\/span><\/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:12px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzI4OTg3MzU0ODU4Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.3mymBvWaruPNt_OqLB6T_hEBasRkrZf27Co97tWuJ-w\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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:6px 15px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzI4OTg3MzU0ODU4Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.3mymBvWaruPNt_OqLB6T_hEBasRkrZf27Co97tWuJ-w\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EgaK4YPFaV-EpaWwbldRe\">Register<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:0 0 20px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Promo graphic for SBA loan 101 &amp; 201\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"7\" style=\"width:173px;height:auto!important;float:right;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/xMXTGeFQ8TBHwy6xdAgv0V9nBCQsGrbkH7DaIq6nVqkaj2AQ3r6XQl2lsvBANk9ZfIGEsbOIKsLNHz5z2TMIVDzR5qW84VXSCbsYuVbdl5JZ0c6vWha8-vEx1l618zCvo0iicnBmbDxts4DkrAgpeJi2cRg2TqKJAcxjMaMlI6m02eEyPY3T=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/03\/5698001\/4027536\/sba-loans-101-201-sq_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nSBA Loans 101 &amp; 201<\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:12px 0\">\n&#8211; multiple dates<\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nThe goal of the programs is to inform small business owners and entrepreneurs about key eligibility, key steps to obtaining loans, how to find resources partner assistance, the details of each SBA loan program and how to improve likelihood of approval. Are\n you interested in attending? They do not need to be taken in any order &#8211; alternating every Thursday at 10:00am CST. Register today while the programs continues.<\/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:12px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzIyNDI1MDYyODY2Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.9UNPdBUy05sbErzyBu_aqITfZi3yZICaRT1jmDS4Z38\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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:6px 15px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzIyNDI1MDYyODY2Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.9UNPdBUy05sbErzyBu_aqITfZi3yZICaRT1jmDS4Z38\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oN_ogbI0znawPA_egiBaQ\">Register&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:0 0 20px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo of two people sitting at a table indoors with the following text, resources for veteran  entrepreneurs. The SBA logo is at the bottom.\" width=\"194\" height=\"97\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"7\" style=\"width:194px;height:auto!important;float:left;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/7fkxImLSiyCm5-htcH9ffgtbcVuNY62ORYiXj5-WOiZrMJe1ozLOmm-9Kx2oJwnDTIaXtoZtdSQhaHtb6dfNQet1m7H79VbCA_y1iGcHFg8p0US5g12Ep-6fvSlU4jYSbJz1iUGuX1Fvv-uogkZFXIPtpU4iidND3M_fJGcG3GSPOeUU0Eyj7w=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/04\/5807469\/4069984\/veteran-entrepreneurs_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\nAlabama &#8211; Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nPresented by the Alabama District Office from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Join us for a\n<strong>virtual panel discussion<\/strong> to learn about economic development resources for veteran&#8217;s living in Alabama. Listen to special guest speakers from the SBA, the Veteran&#8217;s Business Outreach Center (VBOC), the U.S. Department of Veteran&#8217;s Affairs -Readiness\n and Employment Office, and possibly others to learn about support programs for veterans and military personnel who are interested in self-employment and starting businesses.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\n<span style=\"text-decoration:underline;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\nTuesday, May 24, 2022<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\n12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm CST<\/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:12px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzMyMjgxMjc5MDc0Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.r_65iRvN35WQMvlWs04IDtODujyKRTkiJSzWvMBKSe0\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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:6px 15px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzMyMjgxMjc5MDc0Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.r_65iRvN35WQMvlWs04IDtODujyKRTkiJSzWvMBKSe0\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1pTeQrIzn9fsT3Ydn6R7Zg\">Register<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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\">\nHighlighted Resources<\/h1>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Women working in business\" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/0XP-AmDMeCHzCUff350495mMhb6pdD65S4qTHudC7-VY67A9BVTPKEmgxz2M9zqklwFpe7XI0nItK38AEqUMIv___HYxxIEy2UnLS4gwrPifOUK2s0-Ewfi62alp8uykQM0-nGBbOdv7nI1QhvvFbiB8p4k3n5hvq-qOJ9VxJSg8webhzmP_ojTPnD1A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/04\/5807506\/sba-twitter-that-moment-when-2_original.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 2853.24px;\"><div id=\":3j0\" 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=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;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=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nAbout Ascent:<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAscent offers eight essential journeys to assist <strong>women business owners<\/strong> with strategies toward growth and success, including\n<em>Disaster &amp; Economic Recovery<\/em>, <em>Strategic Marketing<\/em>, <em>Your People<\/em>,\n<em>Your Business Financial Strategy<\/em>, <em>Access to Capital, and Government Contracting<\/em>. Each journey contains content and tools needed to grow your business. Additional topics will be added over time.<\/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:12px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Jaj5O7dKBatOL4UrvypYULTHqN-f03uxe0kTsfrGGfI\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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:6px 15px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Jaj5O7dKBatOL4UrvypYULTHqN-f03uxe0kTsfrGGfI\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1o50kzT5HhBjs0EA2RV_mj\">Start\n today!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\nVeterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\"><span style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\">The\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy52Ym9jLm1zc3RhdGUuZWR1Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.-Wl6j9GFQ3ct97lsSSV-ceuBVynXKpp6kag746YsHWM\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy52Ym9jLm1zc3RhdGUuZWR1Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.-Wl6j9GFQ3ct97lsSSV-ceuBVynXKpp6kag746YsHWM\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1rF82IAO3lnPTO8bqVgPgO\">\nVBOC<\/a> is located at Mississippi State University but provides services to veterans in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Check out&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\"><span style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\">events<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;like\n &#8220;Boots to Business&#8221; coming to Alabama in various locations and virtually<span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\"><span style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\">!<\/span><\/span><\/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:12px 0\">\n<span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif\"><span style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy52Ym9jLm1zc3RhdGUuZWR1L2V2ZW50cz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Ddr1iTNqQMGq0QWvfBxahj44qlgraz5vtqdj_Lve-_s\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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:6px 15px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy52Ym9jLm1zc3RhdGUuZWR1L2V2ZW50cz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Ddr1iTNqQMGq0QWvfBxahj44qlgraz5vtqdj_Lve-_s\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243136000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z7s6dvmESQYX35kqErm0W\">Register<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;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\">\nDisaster Recovery &#8211; Alabama<\/h1>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:0 0 20px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"eidl\" width=\"173\" height=\"85\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"7\" style=\"width:173px;height:auto!important;float:left;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/heue6hnovvBYmPMYP5gGphzh-UbvMlVhtOkfTguDgW4Owf-3RD3Wvh7-jN9OHEZ7hcJAuC1vT2-__yIHstMrvYwec_Wcwz1zN1ivd9XCYEI_FbjbOORohRC2mwInL-q2dqnCIWlYUYWaWNn0X0SI2yTghnljOEM=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2020\/08\/3608406\/3186447\/eidl_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nDeadlines for Local Disasters are Approaching<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\nIf you are a business owner who lives in Bibb, Blount Greene, Hale, Marengo, Tuscaloosa or Perry counties<span style=\"text-decoration:underline;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\"><strong> AND<\/strong><\/span> your business was impacted by the\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9kaXNhc3Rlci1kZXRhaWxzP3JlY29yZElkPWEwZXQwMDAwMDA4dHBDVkFBWSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.N4S2K0jgzG0IYMJ-CoKf1mtdkXKWQiqnwJQqCZnRniE\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9kaXNhc3Rlci1kZXRhaWxzP3JlY29yZElkPWEwZXQwMDAwMDA4dHBDVkFBWSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.N4S2K0jgzG0IYMJ-CoKf1mtdkXKWQiqnwJQqCZnRniE\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243137000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zIqY9OfKlo4fOw9FAaXXp\">Tornado<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;that\n occurred&nbsp;on <strong>February 3, 2022<\/strong>, then you may be eligible for a disaster loan. Physical Damage loan application deadline is\n<strong>May 6, 2022<\/strong> and the disaster injury disaster loan (EIDL) application deadline is\n<strong>December 7, 2022<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\nIf you are a business owner who lives in Mobile or Washington counties<span style=\"text-decoration:underline;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\"><strong> AND<\/strong><\/span> your business was impacted by the\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9kaXNhc3Rlci1kZXRhaWxzP3JlY29yZElkPWEwZXQwMDAwMDA4dGVIN0FBSSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.T1menxPd6-kIU6FylIhCZfwFZ5IdOEft2NaEYG7eEMI\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9kaXNhc3Rlci1kZXRhaWxzP3JlY29yZElkPWEwZXQwMDAwMDA4dGVIN0FBSSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.T1menxPd6-kIU6FylIhCZfwFZ5IdOEft2NaEYG7eEMI\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243137000&amp;usg=AOvVaw03sNnqTPfN6odKfSkDtR1A\">Rain\n or Flash Flooding<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;that occurred&nbsp;on <strong>April 10, 2021 &#8211; June 17, 2021<\/strong>, then you may be eligible for a EIDL. The EIDL application deadline is\n<strong>May 13, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\nIf you are a business owner who lives in Baldwin, Bibb, Conecuh, Covington, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Monroe, Pickens,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Walker counties&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration:underline;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif\"><strong>AND<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;your\n business was impacted by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9kaXNhc3Rlci1kZXRhaWxzP3JlY29yZElkPWEwZXQwMDAwMDA4dElvc0FBRSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.y6F0XkUHPBYm4RGvQzIbN8LDKZ4y978-hSuxZL0Ftp8\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9kaXNhc3Rlci1kZXRhaWxzP3JlY29yZElkPWEwZXQwMDAwMDA4dElvc0FBRSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.y6F0XkUHPBYm4RGvQzIbN8LDKZ4y978-hSuxZL0Ftp8\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243137000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2k2PYj_PgFo10anjoDiUcb\"><strong>Tropical\n Storm Claudette<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;that occurred&nbsp;on <strong>June 19, 2021<\/strong>, then you may be eligible for a disaster loan. EIDL application deadline is\n<strong>April 22, 2022<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 10px\">\nEach year, the SBA provides billions of dollars in low-interest, long-term disaster loans to help small businesses, homeowners, and renters recover from declared disasters. Loans may cover: real estate, personal property, economic injury, machinery &amp; equipment,\n inventory, and active duty military.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 10px\">\nSee all disaster declarations<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:12px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9zZWFyY2gtZGVjbGFyYXRpb25zP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.6taJxT4fKweEF6JCxEKHWbATUJpzVw2ZXy8K-LRsQek\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-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:6px 15px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjAuNTY3MTkzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rpc2FzdGVybG9hbmFzc2lzdGFuY2Uuc2JhLmdvdi9lbGEvcy9zZWFyY2gtZGVjbGFyYXRpb25zP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.6taJxT4fKweEF6JCxEKHWbATUJpzVw2ZXy8K-LRsQek\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130101988152-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1650612243137000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0S_SO8SHHLcouq2vacatRh\">Here<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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":"<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div>\n<table bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:0px;font-size:1px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff\">\nRegister for National Small Business week and see local disaster deadlines approaching\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a name=\"m_6632905794556731880_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_6632905794556731880x_gd_top\"><\/a><\/p>\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_6632905794556731880x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_6632905794556731880x_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_6632905794556731880x_view-in-browser\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:5px 20px\">\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-family:sans-serif;color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\nAlabama District Office &#8211; 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