{"id":3719,"date":"2022-07-27T05:30:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=3719"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:31:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:31:54","slug":"how-sba-microloans-helped-a-north-country-company-meet-growing-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/how-sba-microloans-helped-a-north-country-company-meet-growing-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"How SBA Microloans helped a North Country company meet growing demand"},"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>\n<table bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:0px;font-size:1px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff\">\nPlus, federal contracting training <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<a name=\"m_3764677584744228156_x_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_3764677584744228156x_x_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_3764677584744228156x_x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_3764677584744228156x_x_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_3764677584744228156x_x_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\">\nUpstate New York District Office &#8211; 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She discovered probiotics derived from fermented foods eliminated her symptoms entirely,\n but off-the-shelf options at the grocery store were less than appetizing.<\/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\">\nDeans started experimenting with her own recipes using produce grown locally near her home in Keene, a town in Essex County located in the Adirondacks. Friends and family were so eager to try her delicious flavor combinations\u2014like jalape\u00f1o and radish or dill\n and green beans\u2014she decided to start a business that would help others easily incorporate great-tasting fermented foods into their diets.<\/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 first time Cori Deans approached local retailers with products from her business,\n<u><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zbWFsbHRvd25jdWx0dXJlcy5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.4d3b7WHZAIUv4cvKx4g1Fa4z8glihv9BjxHlMbIKnlQ\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zbWFsbHRvd25jdWx0dXJlcy5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.4d3b7WHZAIUv4cvKx4g1Fa4z8glihv9BjxHlMbIKnlQ\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658985872830000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_DWPwpA4daW2mkysyktQS\">Small\n Town Cultures<\/a><\/u>, in 2018, a regional distributor took notice. What Deans had initially thought of as a side business immediately took off, and two years later, Whole Foods approached her to launch in 40 locations and their flagship store in Austin, Texas.<\/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\">\nWith such rapid growth and high demand, Deans knew she needed working capital to hire more staff and purchase equipment.<\/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 were cutting onions by hand\u2014500 pounds of onions a day,\u201d said Deans. \u201cOne of the hardest things about being a small business, especially if you\u2019re growing quickly and have traction, are the opportunities you can\u2019t execute on because you don\u2019t have the funds.\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 searching for the right bank loan, Deans heard about the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hZWRjb25saW5lLmNvbS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.WEvhCGuXa8RujsIXFR4X4irJq30G8uprzzL3su6lj0o\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hZWRjb25saW5lLmNvbS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.WEvhCGuXa8RujsIXFR4X4irJq30G8uprzzL3su6lj0o\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658985872830000&amp;usg=AOvVaw044fwcRNrrhnVkHvklIs1Y\">Adirondack\n Economic Development Corporation<\/a><\/u> (AEDC), a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) microlender . Deans secured not only an initial $10,000 microloan but also tapped her lender for one-on-one business counseling to help her company grow.<\/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\u201cThe conversation I had with [an advisor] at AEDC was so different. He believed in me,\u201d Deans said. \u201cHe understood we needed funds to be able to grow; otherwise, we would never progress past being a farmers market brand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n\u201cAEDC provides crucial support to small businesses in North Country with SBA-backed microloans, which make significant impact with small dollar amounts,\u201d said SBA Upstate New York District Director Bernard J. Paprocki. \u201cCori was able to leverage capital and\n business counseling from SBA partners to bolster her proven leadership and creativity and turn Small Town Cultures into a national brand.\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\">\nDeans\u2019 advisor at AEDC showed her how to create future projections and understand her costs at scale; the microlender also encouraged her to consider the SBA\u2019s recommended 7.5% marketing budget. As Small Town Cultures continued to grow, AEDC helped Deans refinance\n her first microloan and take out an additional $50,000, along with a loan from the US Department of Agriculture.<\/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 financing helped Deans purchase specialized food processors, fermentation vessels and packaging and storage supplies to increase production capacity.<\/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 went from selling cases to selling pallets\u2014that\u2019s what the money allowed us to do,\u201d she said.<\/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\">\nBy the start of 2022, Small Town Cultures has been stocked in over 400 retail locations throughout the U.S. and expanded to a staff of eight, including employees in Brooklyn and New Jersey. In June 2022, Deans was able to purchase a new 4,000 square foot facility.<\/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\">\nSmall Town Cultures also received additional small loans through two SBA COVID economic aid programs, the Paycheck Protection Program and the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan, which helped her through pandemic challenges like quarantining staff. Though like\n many other businesses, Deans is also faced with supply chain issues, she has doubled her revenue each year of the pandemic and retained her staff. She has continued to hire employees who believe in her company\u2019s mission and helps them feel valued as part-owners.&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\">\nLooking ahead, Deans aims to expand beyond health food stores and reach the average shopper at conventional grocery stores, furthering her mission of making fermented foods and their health benefits more accessible for everyone. She recommends this favorite\n recipe of hers to those looking for a healthier snack option:<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gut-friendly nachos\" width=\"287\" height=\"431\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"7\" style=\"width:287px;height:auto!important;float:left;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/IEgkJzFZiDS3pbo46PJY50Z1SdQYZEBEdDsI_1cizhienvw-TrarSDuNaFdJCfzuNxbCBrapqTBW1YZKrk_KxG1xtSjoRRnJdVU-v2IsxiaBVoufKDVdfMK4NOk3AjyplcL-cPi87O6qP9SSDXJEQkl1dQlI9jIvdEP56A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/07\/6181883\/4234059\/nachos-12_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\" data-bit=\"iit\">\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>Gut-Friendly Nachos<\/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\">\nServes: 4<\/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\">\nPrep Time: 10 minutes<\/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\">\nCook Time: 10 minutes<\/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\">\nTotal Time: 20 minutes<\/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\">\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\">\n<strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n6 cups tortilla chips<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nlean ground beef, cooked as desired<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n\u2153 cup fermented red onions<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n\u00bc cup fermented jalapenos<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nAvocado slices or guacamole<\/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<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>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-position:inside\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nPreheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nPlace the chips on a large baking sheet, top with the beef and cheese.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nBake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nRemove from the oven and top with the red onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, and avocados. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_3764677584744228156x_x_bottom-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;padding:30px\">\n<h1 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px\">\nHave questions about contracting with the federal government?<\/h1>\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\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 767.333px; top: 3669.04px;\"><div id=\":u9\" class=\"T-I J-J5-Ji aQv T-I-ax7 L3 a5q\" title=\"Download\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Download attachment \" data-tooltip-class=\"a1V\"><div class=\"akn\"><div class=\"aSK J-J5-Ji aYr\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;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:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nContracting with the federal government can be a great way to grow your business, and SBA helps small businesses become certified under several different contracting programs. Learn how in upcoming virtual trainings with SBA Upstate New York, or get your questions\n answered at our virtual office hours.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<em>No registration required.&nbsp;All virtual meetings are free and will be held in Microsoft Teams. Contact\n<a href=\"mailto:Syracuse.DistrictOffice@sba.gov\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\">\nSyracuse.DistrictOffice@sba.<wbr>gov<\/a> with any questions.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:12px 0\">\n<strong>SBA Government Contracting 101<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nHow do you know if you&#8217;re ready to contract with the federal government, and where do you start? Join us for an introduction to government contracting.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAugust 4, noon &#8211; 1:00 pm EDT:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfWXpGbVltRTBNalV0WWpObU55MDBZbVV5TFRoaU5URXRaVEF3WW1NMll6QTJOV1V6JTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIyZDQ4MmQxZC1hNGNlLTQ2MTAtOWNkOC1iYzRhODUxZDhiNDElMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.CxjopqE0wvUn5AFFLXJu2YtxiXTcTUzUqQsmzRVEXOs\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfWXpGbVltRTBNalV0WWpObU55MDBZbVV5TFRoaU5URXRaVEF3WW1NMll6QTJOV1V6JTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIyZDQ4MmQxZC1hNGNlLTQ2MTAtOWNkOC1iYzRhODUxZDhiNDElMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.CxjopqE0wvUn5AFFLXJu2YtxiXTcTUzUqQsmzRVEXOs\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658985872830000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3UHfjJQ-R8x066PXZE9o1K\">Join\n here<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nSeptember 1, noon &#8211; 1:00 pm EDT: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfWVRrM05EVmxZMk10WlRJM05pMDBZemhoTFdFMlpXRXRZVEV4TUdZME1ERXlZbUkzJTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIyZDQ4MmQxZC1hNGNlLTQ2MTAtOWNkOC1iYzRhODUxZDhiNDElMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hMl9WQOA3FTvw2HYe59e_cK2lFJVdH7ULHY6hlftVlI\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfWVRrM05EVmxZMk10WlRJM05pMDBZemhoTFdFMlpXRXRZVEV4TUdZME1ERXlZbUkzJTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIyZDQ4MmQxZC1hNGNlLTQ2MTAtOWNkOC1iYzRhODUxZDhiNDElMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hMl9WQOA3FTvw2HYe59e_cK2lFJVdH7ULHY6hlftVlI\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658985872830000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mAe-PiRqU-0EzSuSoA128\">\nJoin here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:12px 0\">\n<strong>SBA 8(a) Business Development Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe 8(a) program is a robust nine-year program created to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Learn about program benefits, eligibility, and how to apply.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAugust 11, noon &#8211; 1:00 pm EDT: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfTlRObVpESXhNV010TWpBMllTMDBOemcyTFRneE1tRXRZV1ppTkRrNU1EUTFaamszJTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIyZDQ4MmQxZC1hNGNlLTQ2MTAtOWNkOC1iYzRhODUxZDhiNDElMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.FBYA4WIE6-HJTBGMNEIyA6hKFFZYoyU30kszlTQumYI\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfTlRObVpESXhNV010TWpBMllTMDBOemcyTFRneE1tRXRZV1ppTkRrNU1EUTFaamszJTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIyZDQ4MmQxZC1hNGNlLTQ2MTAtOWNkOC1iYzRhODUxZDhiNDElMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.FBYA4WIE6-HJTBGMNEIyA6hKFFZYoyU30kszlTQumYI\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658985872830000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OMRw4Q8yNUIyUvJBF_7NG\">\nJoin here<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nSeptember 8, noon &#8211; 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Join us and learn how to get started.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nAugust 25, noon &#8211; 1:00 pm EDT: <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTkuNjA5NTQ3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfTmpJNU1ESTVPVE10TkdFeE5TMDBOekUxTFRoallUVXRNemhpT1dJME56TTBPVEJoJTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIyZDQ4MmQxZC1hNGNlLTQ2MTAtOWNkOC1iYzRhODUxZDhiNDElMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.Gk1kgWSz6mEnB8fX5PiGbe6yG7lxPJCeOerzgaIvOwQ\/s\/2594293265\/br\/141235830379-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" 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