{"id":2897,"date":"2022-05-16T03:47:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T03:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2897"},"modified":"2022-05-16T03:50:39","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T03:50:39","slug":"nc-small-business-person-of-the-year-aapi-heritage-month-ascent-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/nc-small-business-person-of-the-year-aapi-heritage-month-ascent-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NC Small Business Person of the Year, AAPI Heritage Month, Ascent and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\ntable tbody tr:nth-of-type(odd) {\n    background-color: #fff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div><a name=\"m_8956105149894134061_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_8956105149894134061x_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_8956105149894134061x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_8956105149894134061x_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_8956105149894134061x_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>\nMay 2022<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_8956105149894134061x_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_8956105149894134061x_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_8956105149894134061x_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_8956105149894134061x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"234\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael P. Arriola\" width=\"234\" height=\"306\" style=\"width:234px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/UB1pdujt-8MniW1OMeEVZR57xBmeHIJmhhMnKrmg4sCK0rqgccAutmwycJjoW4sMB2eixBsp0dSEuIzBxInOOMplMsqixRuKVPvv_dE7_9Nc4AvFxm0myxTdYm2slyhWu-R8MQSVLxnI0w7HNGqawpAAaHtpM4RahU75NBcXdumbOQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/05\/4558814\/4126992\/michael-arriola_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"4\"><\/td>\n<td>\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>NC District Office Recognized the NC Small Business Person of the Year and Others May 3 During Virtual Awards Ceremony<\/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 10px\">\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 10px\">\nMichael P. Arriola, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration North Carolina District Office, recognized North Carolina small business owners during the North Carolina Small Business Week Virtual Awards Ceremony as part of National Small Business\n Week. This year\u2019s awards 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\">\n<strong>North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year <\/strong><\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n<strong>North Carolina Exporter of the Year<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n<strong>Southeast Region Subcontractor of the Year <\/strong><\/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 10px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\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 width=\"136\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SBW2\" width=\"136\" height=\"172\" style=\"width:136px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/oP9vx8Vm4K2n7eVxebBGcZaAo_c2-hIUhyhCGrCM76Wb_cTBZdn7OrS1v5AucRdDQf7FyNCgG3oC_z_qj1fRrOjLSek_PejYo_L36hLcJEcOxJcb9L7hbJ-5ivyRc47BrEiTp5E3AJ6vZ-Q_FsM4LNlfCrZz244TZZCraizu-FceBcpSPz6TRbTkQZoHzPZM=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/05\/5891831\/4126993\/sba-award-kristen-h-patrick-r_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"4\"><\/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 10px\">\n<strong><u>North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year <\/u><\/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 10px\">\nKristen Hess<\/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 10px\">\nHH Architecture<\/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 10px\">\nRaleigh<\/p>\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 width=\"135\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SBP\" width=\"135\" height=\"236\" style=\"width:135px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/m6Lsm0UuqK9EiLw43CHn_gGlr49zT0P02DK8N2sK0A_cdnMcq5jC_arAMcuFQYc8VILuc28XlF8Xl6ZDSisPpJZ3ITRId6n8sXL6HYsbQ672EfmpdAwrd-BFMxIro8np4uUX6mUPh_ZcJW_CPX5jKz8_BvxHPAP4L9GR4GZDplNOGD1gCwTP376T7z8G8eTFQmAmNd3X=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/05\/5891834\/4126994\/small-business-person-of-the-year_crop.jpeg\" class=\"CToWUd\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"4\"><\/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 10px\">\n<strong><u>North Carolina Exporter of the Year<\/u><\/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 10px\">\nJason and Ethel Torres<\/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 10px\">\nNational Drug Source<\/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 10px\">\nConcord<\/p>\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 width=\"184\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Logan Marine\" width=\"184\" height=\"89\" style=\"width:184px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/FUr8mIx75fP6pTespeSWo7SwURV8BdzUN9ghnV9IyiiIqwQe_vG5tghQMzBxzyvt4pDeY7H9-e3YfK_8aRODgAWb65xTuXTL2tFvxMqx4f9ETSyCJgXb6Pn-S5sWA3DXMjpiVe9my9hG1cC2Xq6PPmYRb-0qIz4C8-bG-yXaug=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/05\/5894657\/4126995\/logan-marine_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"4\"><\/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 10px\">\n<strong><u>Southeast Region Subcontractor of the Year <\/u><\/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 10px\">\nDavid Logan<\/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 10px\">\nLogan Marine<\/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 10px\">\nWilmington<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 Administrator Guzman Announces 2022 National Small Business Week Small Business Person of the Year<\/strong><\/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>West Virginia Small Business Owner Takes Top Honor, <\/strong><\/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\">\n<strong><strong>Massachusetts Restaurateur Named Runner-up<\/strong><\/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&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 <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3Y_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.16v8Kb55EZBfFo3-VdeQgN4oSOQBt2PpBuPKk9QJhrs\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3Y_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.16v8Kb55EZBfFo3-VdeQgN4oSOQBt2PpBuPKk9QJhrs\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376908000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0uLHoh4yEr8SF33pMsnUxO\" rel=\"noopener\">\nU.S. Small Business Administration<\/a> announced this Year\u2019s Small Business Person of the Year, Jill Rae Scarbro of Bright Futures Learning Services in West Virginia, during the\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L25hdGlvbmFsLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzLXdlZWs_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.ED5ybHkev90K4zFWcis_8iKDUk85RRS0Fy9k-RQdYXE\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L25hdGlvbmFsLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzLXdlZWs_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.ED5ybHkev90K4zFWcis_8iKDUk85RRS0Fy9k-RQdYXE\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376908000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-xkrubdIE83wdW65nSaKB\" rel=\"noopener\">\n2022 National Small Business Week<\/a> virtual summit. &nbsp;This year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvTlNCVz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.DJFwnZ5Mn6LepFM3tDErXgouPEWz9zJLzfaEVjsNFi4\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvTlNCVz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.DJFwnZ5Mn6LepFM3tDErXgouPEWz9zJLzfaEVjsNFi4\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376908000&amp;usg=AOvVaw04kUtzmSht1C2ekqpwFi5m\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<strong>National Small Business Week<\/strong><\/a><strong> (NSBW), <\/strong>themed\n<strong>\u201cBuilding a Better America Through Entrepreneurship,\u201d <\/strong>acknowledged small businesses from across the country for their resilience, ingenuity, and creativity. &nbsp;It also recognized SBA partners for their involvement in entrepreneurial development,\n disaster recovery, government contracting, financial development, and overall support for small businesses and entrepreneurship. &nbsp;Small businesses, like Bright Futures, have played an integral role in powering our nation\u2019s historically strong economic comeback\n while navigating challenges from a global pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and various variant waves.<\/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\u201cOur National Small Business Week honorees reflect the strength of our nation\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit\u2014a spirit of community, grit, and ingenuity. &nbsp;This week we shine a spotlight on the impact they make on our neighborhoods, Main Streets, innovation hubs and\n manufacturing centers. &nbsp;And I\u2019m honored to recognize West Virginia\u2019s Jill Rae Scarbro as the 2022 Small Business Person of the Year,\u201d\n<strong>said <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9pc2FiZWxsYS1jYXNpbGxhcy1ndXptYW4_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.xDYTrEYUlWUqEuhcOI1Uqc20Kbs2untkzc1GVHnYODI\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9pc2FiZWxsYS1jYXNpbGxhcy1ndXptYW4_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.xDYTrEYUlWUqEuhcOI1Uqc20Kbs2untkzc1GVHnYODI\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376908000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0RikUlJXjUm5jaXqNzdP1x\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Administrator\n Isabella Casillas Guzman<\/strong><\/a><strong>. &nbsp;\u201c<\/strong>Jill has dedicated herself to providing vital therapy services to improve lives and bring joy to children with special needs. &nbsp;Her small business is a valuable reminder of how much we rely on these\n brave entrepreneurs to give us the products and services we depend on every day. &nbsp;In the face of adversity during the pandemic, Jill worked with the SBA to get critical relief, pivot her business, retain her workers and find new ways to provide needed services\n to her customers. &nbsp;My great appreciation and congratulations to Jill and all our 2022 NSBW honorees for their true innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial achievements which helped our economy and communities recover.\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\">\nAs part of the 2022 National Small Business Week virtual events, Administrator Guzman awarded state and territorial winners and industry leaders for excellence in entrepreneurship, exporting, federal contracting, lending, and disaster 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\">\n<strong><em><u>National Winner:<\/u><\/em><\/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<strong>Jill Rae Scarbro<\/strong><strong>, CEO, <\/strong><strong>Bright Futures Learning Services<\/strong><strong>,\n<\/strong><strong>Winfield, West VA<\/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;Bright Futures Learning Services began in 2007, helping one child in Scarbro\u2019s grandmother\u2019s kitchen. &nbsp;Scarbro saw a need for ABA services in West Virginia and expanded her practice to help more children throughout the state.&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\">\nIn 2016, with the help of an SBA 504 loan, BFLS moved to their 7,300 square-foot home in Winfield, WV. &nbsp;In 2021, BFLS opened a second location in Hurricane, WV, and has 36 employees educating and advocating for children with special needs.&nbsp;&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\">\nScarbro has benefited from multiple SBA programs and services, including SCORE, SBDC Counseling, the 504 Loan, Emerging Leaders Program, SBA District Office training and counseling, COVID-19 EIDL, PPP, and Debt Relief funding.&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\">\nBFLS was able to retain all employees and pay creditors throughout the pandemic due to the SBA\u2019s assistance.&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>The national runner-up for the Small Business Person of the Year is Gregory Acerra of Fireking Baking Company.<\/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<strong><em><u>National Runner-Up:<\/u><\/em><\/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<strong>Gregory Acerra, Fireking Baking Company, Braintree, MA<\/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\">\nGreg Acerra, a restaurateur, started Fireking Baking Company in 1995 to provide freshly-baked European-style bread to his restaurants, clubs, and catering company.&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\">\nFireking Baking Company is an innovator in the baking industry, delivering fresh and frozen baked goods through a national distribution network.&nbsp; Although Fireking rustic loaves are still formed by hand and baked in hearth ovens by artisan bakers, most of the\n bread is produced using a stress-free semi-automated artisan process.&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\">\nAcerra loves growing his business and seeing his people share in the success of the company.&nbsp; He continues to reinvest in new state-of-the-art equipment with the cash flow flexibility achieved through SBA 504 financing.&nbsp; As a result, Fireking Baking Company\u2019s\n return on investment is efficiencies in production and effectiveness in its 137 full-time and 152 temporary employees.&nbsp;&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 Fireking line has grown to include over 300 types of bread baked for food service, retail, and private labeling.&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=\"Asian American and Native Hawaiian\/Pacific Islander Heritage Month\" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" 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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>Small Businesses Can Benefit From the Work Opportunity Tax Credit<\/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 <a 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certain\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.m2htZf9K6Mu2FlKj5mr_0yqwA683FJMURVM1P1PvqUE\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" 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This credit is available for wages paid to certain individuals who begin work on or before December 31, 2025.<\/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>Here\u2019s more information about the requirements for this valuable credit.<\/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\">\nThe work opportunity tax credit is equal to 40% of up to $6,000 wages paid or incurred with a maximum credit of $2,400, for an employee who:<\/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\">\nis in their first year of employment.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nis certified as being a member of an eligible group.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nworks at least 400 hours of services for that employer.<\/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\">\nThis is a one-time credit for each new hire and an employer cannot claim the credit for employees who are rehired.<\/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\">\nA 25% rate applies to wages for individuals with 120 to 399 hours of service.<\/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\">\nUp to $24,000 in wages may be considered in determining the WOTC for certain qualified veteran targeted group.<\/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>Who is eligible for the credit<\/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\">\nBusinesses of any size can qualify for work opportunity tax credit when they hire individuals from eligible groups who regularly face major obstacles to employment.<\/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\">\nBoth taxable and certain tax-exempt employers located in the United States and some U.S. territories can claim this credit. Here\u2019s how:<\/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\">\nIf an employer is taxable, they can claim the credit against income taxes.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nIf an employer is eligible but tax-exempt, they can claim the credit only against payroll taxes and only for wages paid to members of the qualified veteran targeted group.<\/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>How to claim the credit<\/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\">\nFiling for the credit is simple.<\/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\">\nThe employer and the job applicant must complete Form 8850 <em>Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credi<\/em>t and submit it to State Workforce Agency within 28 days of the new employee\u2019s start date. Employers should not\n submit Form 8850 to the IRS.<\/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 employee receives certification that they are a member of one of the 10 targeted groups, the credit is\n<strong>figured<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.POqgZbfBoGMpMhIvX0E4YSsdVOiLlK03k5n5LnNDxfg\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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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.POqgZbfBoGMpMhIvX0E4YSsdVOiLlK03k5n5LnNDxfg\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376908000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YPDa9_ISYivUuxW1A1Wbl\">\nForm 5884<\/a>, <em>Work Opportunity Credit<\/em>. Then the credit is <strong>claimed<\/strong> on\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.kWaE4G_U4qczoIbx-MrvnLFT_ArqNwr6PhpMGi7OmmY\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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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.kWaE4G_U4qczoIbx-MrvnLFT_ArqNwr6PhpMGi7OmmY\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376908000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FYPcKZyJXyjYNsB0-006L\">\nForm 3800<\/a>, <em>General Business Credit<\/em>. Tax-exempt employers file <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.rN032XflrMVovKI-PsaJKmH-WkY8NmB9I_t6R9WwfRk\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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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.rN032XflrMVovKI-PsaJKmH-WkY8NmB9I_t6R9WwfRk\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376908000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1WscOds_SbuluNmu4IT2uj\">\nForm 5884-C<\/a>, <em>Work Opportunity Credit for Qualified Tax-Exempt Organizations Hiring Qualified Veterans.<\/em>\n<\/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\">\nThe credit is limited to the amount of business income tax liability or employer\u2019s share of Social Security tax owed. Any unused credit is subject to the normal credit carry-back and carry-forward rules.<\/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>More information:<\/strong> <a 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5px\">\n<strong>The digital tool provides women-owned small businesses resources to drive growth through business partnerships, building and refining leadership skills<\/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&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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.qGJzQynnYcdh6pOP4THiMTqcQPNcBua7uzsWn9lk6WE\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" 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data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.tdLeSC6cj7c-48HZd0VZVrYisqhd9oQjloQp3D-yXD4\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FqwzLPek4Dk6taJlaSeRe\" rel=\"noopener\">\nAscent<\/a> is a digital platform comprised of targeted education modules, called Journeys, that gives small business owners 24\/7 access to critical information backed by research and addresses the unique needs of women entrepreneurs.<\/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\">\n<strong>Partnerships Journey:<\/strong> This module explores the value of business partnerships, why they matter, and how they drive business growth and has four components, including the value of business partnerships, opportunities, and strategic growth.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n<strong>Entrepreneurial Leadership<\/strong> <strong>Journey: <\/strong>This new module helps position small businesses for growth by building and refining leadership skills and has 11 components designed to build confidence and improve decision management and\n leadership style techniques.<\/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\u201cWith the strong vision and action of Administrator Guzman, we continue advancing our entrepreneurial education experience through technology forward and timely online learning systems such as Ascent,\u201d\n<strong>stated <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9tYXJrLW1hZHJpZD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.AHDJI8hMvLBrpvyOtB2DsrDwjgGglBJl4RtBFSnhRFc\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9tYXJrLW1hZHJpZD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.AHDJI8hMvLBrpvyOtB2DsrDwjgGglBJl4RtBFSnhRFc\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vZW7ZQ-rQ9SliZEOJS1Ux\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SBA\n Associate Administrator of the Office for Entrepreneurial Development Mark Madrid<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cWe look forward to announcing more educational initiatives to position our diverse small business ecosystems to thrive.\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\">\nIn 2021, the SBA\u2019s Ascent platform launched and has assisted nearly 50,000 businesses, young entrepreneurs in writing business plans, business legal education, access to capital, and moving into the contracting space. Business recovery is also a valuable tool\n in the learning platform, which continues to support those impacted by the pandemic. This is part of the overarching support to women-owned businesses, including free business counseling to over 800,000 small business owners, billions of dollars in COVID economic\n relief, capital infusion, and government contracting last year.<\/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\u201cWe know that women entrepreneurs start and own nearly half of all businesses in the United States and generate $1.8 trillion in revenue. They need a self-paced digital tool like Ascent to help them scale up and thrive,\u201d\n<strong>stated <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9uYXRhbGllLW1hZGVpcmEtY29maWVsZD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.kT_3UlbqPk1EZ_1M4IQE9eWb7pWNZ-Pzg0u9TZ9ZTEo\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L3BlcnNvbi9uYXRhbGllLW1hZGVpcmEtY29maWVsZD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.kT_3UlbqPk1EZ_1M4IQE9eWb7pWNZ-Pzg0u9TZ9ZTEo\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NdS9AhuXQkv-pjYAdWQ2K\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SBA\n<\/strong><strong>Assistant Administrator of the Office for Women\u2019s Business Ownership, Natalie Madeira Cofield.<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u201c<\/strong>As Administrator Guzman has reinforced, opportunities for every woman aspiring to lead and grow our economy should\n be afforded to the greatest extent of our reach.\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\">\nFor more information on Ascent, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.7P7jQznLfm8JQMh02MJH7nJ_eFcWZQv8gsU9gVRym_g\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.7P7jQznLfm8JQMh02MJH7nJ_eFcWZQv8gsU9gVRym_g\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gtx3vWUrKidqfvSJ2ia8g\" rel=\"noopener\">\nAscent.SBA.gov<\/a> and register for your free access today. For additional opportunities on how women entrepreneurs can start, grow and recover, visit\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.XtJ_SEwkxMaJwNsQPTUxgt99Ma_QgtBlBlpMgk6EgXk\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNiYS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.XtJ_SEwkxMaJwNsQPTUxgt99Ma_QgtBlBlpMgk6EgXk\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25WUAmegmX5wLd5AcwsOnN\" rel=\"noopener\">\nSBA.gov<\/a> or contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2xvY2FsLWFzc2lzdGFuY2U_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.a2Hn5CNraVk0FZPUuwo6OojxlNlvp-fXwRMLJeIxi4E\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2xvY2FsLWFzc2lzdGFuY2U_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.a2Hn5CNraVk0FZPUuwo6OojxlNlvp-fXwRMLJeIxi4E\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1atYYOsQP5LmC4_SopM6Zz\" rel=\"noopener\">\nlocal SBA District Office<\/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<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"money\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/unyuQLYeS8tuj1ovK3PGavRrrsfNzx3WkXGktDOn6uuTF4xjr-MBEZF9CVTCVToI-S2pTpCQC03y84VdvSV6kypmDfDmTOD7YfshTtxz4y1g0_yBt5oa1zR6j2F9MpXZm5dgebczqGB3t9cpOtvixr_KPQusFbA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2018\/09\/2135462\/money-4x_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 740px; top: 8212.7px;\"><div id=\":uy\" class=\"T-I J-J5-Ji aQv T-I-ax7 L3 a5q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Download attachment \" data-tooltip-class=\"a1V\" data-tooltip=\"Download\"><div class=\"akn\"><div class=\"aSK J-J5-Ji aYr\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/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\">\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\">\nOpportunities 2022 Making Dollars and Sense Selling to the Government<\/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\">\nOne Day. One Sales Call.<\/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 North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) in partnership with the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) present\n<strong>Opportunities 2022,<\/strong>&nbsp;an in-person marketing day. You will have the chance to market your company to federal, state, and local government agencies plus prime contractors. It would require considerable time and expense to visit all the exhibitors\n represented at Opportunities on your own time and with personal resources. You will also get the chance to learn new skills by attending seminars designed to provide the latest information on selling products and services to the government, and learn about\n contracting opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This forum will allow you to make connections by networking with other small businesses while at Opportunities, potentially leading to contracting partnerships.<\/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>June 6, 2022<\/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>8am &#8211; 5pm<\/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>Renaissance Asheville Hotel<\/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>Asheville, NC<\/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<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dlYi5jdmVudC5jb20vZXZlbnQvOTVlMGI0NzYtMGI4NC00YWYwLTg4NTctZWNmMmVmYTljMDZkL3JlZ1Byb2Nlc3NTdGVwMT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.hZEiY5rauLRM4stOK3OxWqSwFVnOls6RWqmaEg2KFjE\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dlYi5jdmVudC5jb20vZXZlbnQvOTVlMGI0NzYtMGI4NC00YWYwLTg4NTctZWNmMmVmYTljMDZkL3JlZ1Byb2Nlc3NTdGVwMT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.hZEiY5rauLRM4stOK3OxWqSwFVnOls6RWqmaEg2KFjE\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GROo1OMnIvE-NggjwTBzT\">Register\n Here<\/a><\/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\">\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\">\nCall (828) 252-8211 and ask for the &#8220;Opportunities 2022&#8221; room block. 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The proposed\n changes would increase small business eligibility for SBA\u2019s federal contracting and loan programs.<\/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 proposed changes in nine sectors, including manufacturing and transportation, will enable more mid-sized businesses to regain small business status and allow current small businesses to retain small business status for a longer period, thereby allowing\n them to benefit from SBA\u2019s procurement and loan programs. These proposed revisions come on the heels of an SBA\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2FydGljbGUvMjAyMi9hcHIvMDQvc2JhLXJldmlzZXMtc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3Mtc2l6ZS1zdGFuZGFyZHMtMTYtaW5kdXN0cmlhbC1zZWN0b3JzLWluY3JlYXNlLWVsaWdpYmlsaXR5LWl0cy1mZWRlcmFsP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.o8IlMf2WUXDC_z45JkRarwoRA4MzTYOr6dlbbw9WMsU\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2FydGljbGUvMjAyMi9hcHIvMDQvc2JhLXJldmlzZXMtc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3Mtc2l6ZS1zdGFuZGFyZHMtMTYtaW5kdXN0cmlhbC1zZWN0b3JzLWluY3JlYXNlLWVsaWdpYmlsaXR5LWl0cy1mZWRlcmFsP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.o8IlMf2WUXDC_z45JkRarwoRA4MzTYOr6dlbbw9WMsU\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zjRiynEN5_auph3icO0xg\" rel=\"noopener\">\nannouncement<\/a> earlier this month in which the agency issued four final rules to modify revenues-based small business size standards in 16 (NAICS) sectors to help increase small business eligibility for SBA\u2019s federal contracting and loan programs.<\/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 proposed rule change is part of the second five-year review of size standards, as required under the\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb25ncmVzcy5nb3YvMTExL3BsYXdzL3B1YmwyNDAvUExBVy0xMTFwdWJsMjQwLnBkZj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.qM-ImbMSB_qPZCMlQJPBOYB9iOwr7hsRwYctalAG6xY\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb25ncmVzcy5nb3YvMTExL3BsYXdzL3B1YmwyNDAvUExBVy0xMTFwdWJsMjQwLnBkZj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.qM-ImbMSB_qPZCMlQJPBOYB9iOwr7hsRwYctalAG6xY\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1U6Y5tx8ksTc1cGRFCyzDy\" rel=\"noopener\">\nSmall Business Jobs Act of 2010<\/a>. SBA proposes to increase 150 employee-based size standards in nine sectors. The table below summarizes the number of size standards reviewed and the number of increases by sector.<\/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<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">\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<strong>NAICS Sector&nbsp;#<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">\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<strong>Sector Name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\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>No. of Industries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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<strong># of&nbsp; NAICS Reviewed&nbsp;<\/strong><\/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<strong># with Proposed Increases in Size Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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\">\nSector 21<\/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\">\nMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction<\/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\">\n24<\/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\">\n10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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\">\nSector 22<\/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\">\nUtilities<\/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\">\n11<\/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\">\n10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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\">\nSector 31-33<\/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\">\nManufacturing<\/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\">\n360<\/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\">\n120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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\">\nSector 48-49<\/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\">\nTransportation and Warehousing<\/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\">\n15<\/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\">\n5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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\">\nSector 51<\/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\">\nInformation<\/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\">\n12<\/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\">\n3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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\">\nSector 54<\/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\">\nProfessional, Scientific and Technical Services<\/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\">\n7<\/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\">\n1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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\">\nOther Sectors<\/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\">\nAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting; Finance and Insurance; Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services;<\/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\">\n3<\/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\">\n1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\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<strong>Total<\/strong><\/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<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/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<strong>432<\/strong><\/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<strong>150<\/strong><\/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<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 also proposes to retain the current 500-employee size standard for Federal procurement of supplies set aside for small business under the nonmanufacturer rule, which requires that small businesses qualifying as nonmanufacturers must have an average\n of 500 or fewer employees over the past 12 months and be primarily engaged in the wholesale or retail trade activities and supply the product of a U.S. small manufacturer.<\/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 size standards revisions in the proposed rule reflect SBA\u2019s considerations of the relevant data and impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses and the overall economy and Government response. In response to the pandemic, SBA is retaining\n current size standards where otherwise data suggests that size standards should be lowered.&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\">\nAs part of the review of size standards, SBA considers the structural characteristics of individual industries, including average firm size, the degree of competition, and federal government contracting trends.&nbsp; This ensures that small business size standards\n reflect current economic conditions in those industries.&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\">\nComments may be submitted on this <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mZWRlcmFscmVnaXN0ZXIuZ292L2RvY3VtZW50cy8yMDIyLzA0LzI2LzIwMjItMDgwOTEvc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3Mtc2l6ZS1zdGFuZGFyZHMtbWFudWZhY3R1cmluZy1hbmQtaW5kdXN0cmllcy13aXRoLWVtcGxveWVlLWJhc2VkLXNpemUtc3RhbmRhcmRzLWluP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.6OLBPDZX7mJUpXt_fSizANbBQw-_Opcg1_vVXPqlSWk\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mZWRlcmFscmVnaXN0ZXIuZ292L2RvY3VtZW50cy8yMDIyLzA0LzI2LzIwMjItMDgwOTEvc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3Mtc2l6ZS1zdGFuZGFyZHMtbWFudWZhY3R1cmluZy1hbmQtaW5kdXN0cmllcy13aXRoLWVtcGxveWVlLWJhc2VkLXNpemUtc3RhbmRhcmRzLWluP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.6OLBPDZX7mJUpXt_fSizANbBQw-_Opcg1_vVXPqlSWk\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw03jir6Jie1soRIdAw3dQpx\" rel=\"noopener\">\nproposed rule<\/a> on or before June 27, 2022, at <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJlZ3VsYXRpb25zLmdvdj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Zep2S9UsAUqhF6gnmxQ3kjv69unZvQBv1duALI2l7iA\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJlZ3VsYXRpb25zLmdvdj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.Zep2S9UsAUqhF6gnmxQ3kjv69unZvQBv1duALI2l7iA\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376909000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2C0eqOodC7XSO4Mm7Cd-tn\" rel=\"noopener\">\nwww.regulations.gov<\/a>, using the following RIN number: RIN 3245-AH09. 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You will learn&nbsp;about the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 from government contracting expert Tommy Marks. You will also learn about the reauthorized\n and expanded SSBCI program. How these funds have expanded access to capital for business owners like you. How to build ecosystems of opportunity entrepreneurship, and how to create high-quality jobs.<\/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>Location: Virtual Event<\/strong><br>\n<strong>Date: Friday, May 27, 2022<\/strong><br>\n<strong>Time: 10:00 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM ET<\/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<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci84ODcyMzA2MDkyNzY5NzY5NzQyP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.thvFphb-PND26WhDbGxPBacrdoYD3kckzETuibZZ9yI\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci84ODcyMzA2MDkyNzY5NzY5NzQyP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.thvFphb-PND26WhDbGxPBacrdoYD3kckzETuibZZ9yI\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376910000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TIVZC0fY0hW6C_lMXtrHo\">Click\n Here to Register<\/a><\/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\">\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 has partnered with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development to provide this 7(j) program training. This will be a one-day virtual training event that proves both established and small business owners critical business training. You\n will also learn:&nbsp;Economic Resilience,&nbsp;Federal Program and Procurement Coaching, Leadership and Marketing, and Trade\/Export and Access to Capital.&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>Location: Virtual Event<\/strong><br>\n<strong>Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022<\/strong><br>\n<strong>Time: 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM CDT<\/strong> <\/h3>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci81NzQ1MDk2MDEyNTQzODE1OTUyP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.vSB-1tLtajpNpuImjJGt7GKHf51sXpUq9CpM7O_j89A\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JlZ2lzdGVyLmdvdG93ZWJpbmFyLmNvbS9yZWdpc3Rlci81NzQ1MDk2MDEyNTQzODE1OTUyP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.vSB-1tLtajpNpuImjJGt7GKHf51sXpUq9CpM7O_j89A\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376910000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ewWzAjl7dpR5PXjI9VEim\">Click\n Here to Register<\/a><\/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\">\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 has partnered with Bidspeed to provide this 7(j) program training. Bidspeed&nbsp;will be providing short, hands-on, interactive, virtual industry days and training that will assist companies with doing more business with the Federal Government. Bidspeed webinars\n will address critical training needs and bring real Federal Government opportunities and assist with responding through best practices and templates to assist more responses. Bidspeed is a Business Development platform that will help your firm win new Government\n business.<\/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\">\nRegister for Complimentary Access to SBA7J Management and Technical Assistance Program Training Portal<\/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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYTdqLmZlZGJpZHNwZWVkLmNvbS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.N5vAIzHZSEzChXloiCk2UCWpJR4DYP_r4J3nr6dZLBg\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l\" rel=\"noopener\" 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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 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 loans, grants, or contracting?&nbsp;&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Fib3V0LXNiYS9vcGVuLWdvdmVybm1lbnQvYWJvdXQtc2JhZ292LXdlYnNpdGUvc2JhLWFjY291bnQtbG9naW4tcmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uLXBvcnRhbHM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.W5InEd0C7LTM5ihNCFIclv3_fsdI_eX_r5XAQ4_KE_8\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l\" title=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/about-sba\/open-government\/about-sbagov-website\/sba-account-login-registration-portals?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" 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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTEuNTc3Mjg5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Fib3V0LXNiYS9vcGVuLWdvdmVybm1lbnQvYWJvdXQtc2JhZ292LXdlYnNpdGUvc2JhLWFjY291bnQtbG9naW4tcmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uLXBvcnRhbHM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.W5InEd0C7LTM5ihNCFIclv3_fsdI_eX_r5XAQ4_KE_8\/s\/2562832003\/br\/131120112574-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652758376910000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0oW1cZVFJJTdCetcnH8zks\" rel=\"noopener\">This\n webpage<\/a><\/u>&nbsp;has details of how to do that for your Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, 7a and 504 loans, Shuttered Venues Operators Grant, and more.<\/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\">\nIt can help existing borrowers and contractors monitor their loan status, find the pages 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style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.\u202fAs the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners\n with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster.\u202fIt delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. 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