{"id":3473,"date":"2022-07-05T08:57:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T08:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=3473"},"modified":"2022-07-05T09:03:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T09:03:26","slug":"grow-your-business-with-government-contracting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/grow-your-business-with-government-contracting\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow your Business with Government Contracting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\ntable tbody tr:nth-of-type(odd) {\n    background-color: #f2f2f2;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div><a name=\"m_1919401613084957281_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_1919401613084957281x_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_1919401613084957281x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_1919401613084957281x_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_1919401613084957281x_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\">\nSeattle District Office<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_1919401613084957281x_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_1919401613084957281x_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_1919401613084957281x_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_1919401613084957281x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Government contracting \" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/Kx6Okc5tdBuDb9u307Wj3SpIUiRFwzJWqBNIy6MrBk-1AJHy3NBqfsyM90djY_A70dxlJUsxlvQl0sL4D85Hykztvm4VvoN3f0RVkQEoMPV18ff3EPq2n_bcLaWzNOM8stTYcFncql2aCaB7OjZ-ZVaWrXvAv7SXMkqLvLAGINHLlSmrjXbv1SEnOZF6nu0hC7BO7EJmZcTYInmBfTj6GrwJ3dKD0QA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/02\/4116027\/3397187\/sba0295-ocpl-february-social-media-governmentcontra_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 655.5px;\"><div id=\":1m2\" 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>\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\">\nGrow your small business through government contracting<\/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\">\nDid you know the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world? It buys all types of products and services \u2014 in both large and small quantities \u2014 and it\u2019s required by law to consider buying from small businesses.<\/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 government wants to buy from small businesses for several reasons, including:<\/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\">\nTo ensure that large businesses don\u2019t \u201cmuscle out\u201d small businesses<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nTo gain access to the new ideas that small businesses provide<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nTo support small businesses as engines of economic development and job creation<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nTo offer opportunities to disadvantaged socio-economic groups<\/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\">\nSBA&#8217;s Contracting Guide will help you learn the basic requirements, types of contracts, and how to evaluate your small business to see if it has what it takes to win a government contract.<\/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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctZ3VpZGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5I3BhcmFncmFwaC01In0.e-BdtQaCtFKzcQ5sWJdYn7pOpavRBrn8EDv56xFGKmU\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctZ3VpZGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5I3BhcmFncmFwaC01In0.e-BdtQaCtFKzcQ5sWJdYn7pOpavRBrn8EDv56xFGKmU\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657081990738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zgQ56SZW7MdyZobrtJh55\">View\n the Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"8a tile\" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/7l9TJzCFgY_EDnr752aEL0RBx_mKy7wqMWpwtlwkm6lR3_olIFMTBnsIxd1VfmlKwaRTKfnGF2mBJ7k2gIHdC6d-tFFY2f9xxGaktdXHgYIl_conPSBsxkbGSuSsYOwUNx6zcP-9MbDFdlh4zwAKCdDT3UK8CA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/08\/4870197\/3704631\/8-a_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 1465.46px;\"><div id=\":1m4\" 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=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h2>\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\">\nSBA&#8217;s 8(a) business development program helps small business grow with access to federal contacts<\/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\">\nThe SBA&#8217;s 8(a) program is a robust nine-year business development program created to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who&nbsp;are interested in expanding their footprint in the federal marketplace.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"m_1919401613084957281x_textSection-1\">\n<div id=\"m_1919401613084957281x_paragraph-2\">\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe 8(a) certification qualifies your business as eligible to compete for the program\u2019s sole-source and competitive set-aside contracts. Businesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability\n to compete effectively in the American economy.&nbsp;SBA partners with federal agencies to promote maximum utilization of 8(a) program participants to ensure equitable access to contracting opportunities with the federal government.&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 8(a) program can be a valuable tool for experienced socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners, who have already been in business for at least two years or more, and are interested in expanding their footprint in the federal marketplace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctYXNzaXN0YW5jZS1wcm9ncmFtcy84YS1idXNpbmVzcy1kZXZlbG9wbWVudC1wcm9ncmFtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.y8F4rOvXdftgI4XBo5gkfvGSaKciA1R8gAE7bVge1jI\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctYXNzaXN0YW5jZS1wcm9ncmFtcy84YS1idXNpbmVzcy1kZXZlbG9wbWVudC1wcm9ncmFtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.y8F4rOvXdftgI4XBo5gkfvGSaKciA1R8gAE7bVge1jI\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657081990738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0N9gUH6-6Lom2f_NNQWX-m\">Learn\n More<\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"m_1919401613084957281x_sectionHeader-2\">\n<div id=\"m_1919401613084957281x_paragraph-3\">\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<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=\"CandidConversation8(a)\" width=\"540\" height=\"243\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/tBI_DnGvA68NmjHXwEBD71ukSiG_eCKkG5r07a6ca6BWNUyHlSJtVEKGUvF1TcLfYt5fB_JEVwDUBFJ7odtW4xCowKjkXeH3FzxnCJsqfOFJWt6ifpxlnJowow3uI8_Eby_3KwfhBKlaRtwAR7CKiXhNUyFNrtOTv2kUS9t_KD6CyqE4QA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/06\/6097186\/4204442\/candidconversation_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 2256.42px;\"><div id=\":1m5\" 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<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\">\nUpcoming Webinar with SBA Seattle and Washington PTAC<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nJoin SBA Business Opportunity Specialist Ana Singh along with Washington PTAC Counselor and 8(a) graduate Trena Payton for a candid conversation about the 8(a) program covering:<\/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\">\nWhat it takes to qualify for the program<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nWhat a business owner should consider before they apply<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nHow to use this program to grow your business<\/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\">\nBring your questions and be prepared for a robust Q &amp; A session designed to:<\/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\">\nAnswer questions surrounding all phases of the program<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nExplain a business owner&#8217;s role in making the program work for them<\/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 virtual event is hosted by<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dhc2hpbmd0b25wdGFjLm9yZy8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.lTn2qu3kbje_hlhudVCWnj93g4v6xrN3mYphFinZ-wE\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dhc2hpbmd0b25wdGFjLm9yZy8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.lTn2qu3kbje_hlhudVCWnj93g4v6xrN3mYphFinZ-wE\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657081990738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19y6V525dlP-vCy8y9STPN\">\n Washington Procurement Assistance Center (PTAC)<\/a> and is free to attend, but registration is required.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nCandid Conversations: 8(a) Program<\/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&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 5px\">\nThursday, July 28<\/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\">\n10 &#8211; 11:30 a.m.<\/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\">\nVirtual<\/h2>\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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dhc2hpbmd0b25wdGFjLmVjZW50ZXJkaXJlY3QuY29tL2V2ZW50cy84NTMxMzQ_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.LtHNX3vSzE0JAfJZ263hQ7yJF3rPe2MgQMr_yr6mRek\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dhc2hpbmd0b25wdGFjLmVjZW50ZXJkaXJlY3QuY29tL2V2ZW50cy84NTMxMzQ_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.LtHNX3vSzE0JAfJZ263hQ7yJF3rPe2MgQMr_yr6mRek\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657081990738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uFEMz-ix6vP6Jled4CYLn\">Register\n Now<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<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=\"Illustration of a laptop, thumbs up, text box and people with the following text, Social Media Day, June 30, 2022. The SBA logo is at the bottom.\" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/klPFm7O1o8QkqgLfxmE4ujSnYNEeHCdv4MmRTPpXIor9ujQjYivfBLe5GdmfxPl8UjrX4Rzvm27qWcEgDCmXViBUitocwwwc1vF6f61-nQoJlVCU_wwza6RMPslwhgotuMyKcCEIB3YfXlyXIci8twC5YOak4Ln0yO_U8e5ePKv0wk1BgogeRzdROfDT-YtE7V59GQo3iNlRStHNObm3lQ0noEHSYEU=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/05\/4580510\/3610518\/sba0412-sba-ocpl-june-social-media-graphics-social-_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 3155.82px;\"><div id=\":1m3\" 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<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\">\nBoost your marketing plan through social media<\/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\">\nSocial media has become a part of our everyday lives. Social Media Day is a time to focus on the positive contributions this technology adds to our personal, social, and business lives.<\/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\">\nEvery year, more customers are learning about small businesses through social media. If you are new to social media, SBA offers a free online course for tips on how to use social media to increase your sales.<\/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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2xlYXJuLnNiYS5nb3YvbGVhcm5pbmctY2VudGVyLW1hcmtldC9zb2NpYWwtbWVkaWEtbWFya2V0aW5nP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.evh7nPBpoPSXu67LQ2OSxmcr-JXFtxC3yPWIk4Lxfmc\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2xlYXJuLnNiYS5nb3YvbGVhcm5pbmctY2VudGVyLW1hcmtldC9zb2NpYWwtbWVkaWEtbWFya2V0aW5nP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.evh7nPBpoPSXu67LQ2OSxmcr-JXFtxC3yPWIk4Lxfmc\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657081990738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw07XUUF367hpJc91sSgJa8a\">Launch\n the Course<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAnd don&#8217;t forget to follow your SBA Seattle District office on social media to stay up to date on announcements, events, and up to date information.&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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL1NCQVNlYXR0bGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.YNpLprDwhxoS-plenZ56J4EAOUwpLqOvtAlt5vWvLZw\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL1NCQVNlYXR0bGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.YNpLprDwhxoS-plenZ56J4EAOUwpLqOvtAlt5vWvLZw\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657081990738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PWRpybR7FtMH2Bo1P5Hah\">Follow\n us<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"upcoming events\" width=\"540\" height=\"88\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/jWij49mEqz9sbmMc86VCb86Ps6G_-uaZ9lRM2wC97aT-9r68OByaANCRpEHnjndkeccXRI8-Wqcc5cXJNUSHzrgLlj6GO5l9dyhC5VLWYlG3SIpWrQTxumD-3hHvH8HJjOyIzF2-1lfK_u4xNuF8SSUBpaKJyWeMKW-_e1qS=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/05\/5922412\/upcoming-events_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Thursday, July 7<\/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\">\n11 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. | <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzYmRjLmVjZW50ZXJkaXJlY3QuY29tL2V2ZW50cy85OTI3MTg2OD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.e0cQLHOr5Ra5MEZbyrEYudXZySRE2tsVj-aR0o2epZU\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MzAuNjAxMjk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzYmRjLmVjZW50ZXJkaXJlY3QuY29tL2V2ZW50cy85OTI3MTg2OD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.e0cQLHOr5Ra5MEZbyrEYudXZySRE2tsVj-aR0o2epZU\/s\/2585008569\/br\/134772319969-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1657081990739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39HloeuLt-4s1SJ9R_p3th\">\nAre You Ready to Start a Business?<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Tuesday, July 12<\/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\">\n9 &#8211; 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