{"id":4194,"date":"2022-09-02T05:44:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T05:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=4194"},"modified":"2022-09-02T05:46:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T05:46:55","slug":"grow-your-business-resources-and-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/grow-your-business-resources-and-upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow Your Business: Resources and Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div><a name=\"m_-4045055010690682425_x_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_-4045055010690682425x_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_-4045055010690682425x_x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_-4045055010690682425x_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_-4045055010690682425x_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\">\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_-4045055010690682425x_x_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_-4045055010690682425x_x_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\" data-bit=\"iit\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_-4045055010690682425x_x_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_-4045055010690682425x_x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo of a rural main street with the following text, rural small businesses. 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:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/CSkPXo_5tKgeXLkLEyzcGj_KTnAxIS1K-qf60lh15dbfd-M-XfjemAUbvV0wMuS9kGa51Vc5A1neffFzEVb25OCoRDWhtWIzFkYtX6hQKdxXaSmnOyaikXRjyhgAOKin9eyTJzxRpnIdO_wCoKM3gj86oSvSPhYzFcwt9mAGTUUb-0SUPsfBzyWbIp-MuULmwqgqpSufe2e5yQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/08\/4810563\/3682279\/sba0562-rural-small-businesses-tile-v2_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 654px; top: 824.025px;\"><div id=\":th\" 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\">\nBig Resources for Small Businesses<\/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 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) of Washington and North Central Idaho, in conjunction with USDA Rural Development and the SBA Seattle District, will be hosting two upcoming events to connect rural small business owners with essential resources\n to grow and expand.&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\">\nBoth sessions will be in-person, are free to attend, and registration is required. Topics will include presentations on funding programs from USDA Rural Development and SBA, introductions to federal contracting opportunities, and tips from your local SBDC advisor\n on starting and growing a successful small business.&nbsp;<\/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>Thursday, Sept 8 in Moscow, Idaho<\/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<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2JpZy1yZXNvdXJjZXMtZm9yLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzZXMtbW9zY293LWlkLXRpY2tldHMtNDA0OTYwMjY2MDU3P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.jmZMTZWgqBlRkG5Y3gJvBvmhYq_sRzSrXjFxMHp6EN4\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2JpZy1yZXNvdXJjZXMtZm9yLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzZXMtbW9zY293LWlkLXRpY2tldHMtNDA0OTYwMjY2MDU3P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.jmZMTZWgqBlRkG5Y3gJvBvmhYq_sRzSrXjFxMHp6EN4\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575411000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23r4dKGmVneYDANVVm4r_-\">More\n Information<\/a><\/h3>\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>Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Walla Walla, WA<\/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<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2JpZy1yZXNvdXJjZXMtZm9yLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzZXMtd2FsbGEtd2FsbGEtdGlja2V0cy00MDI5ODI0MzAyOTc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.bCfsPX7739LwLRjgns_ZC0HwqcxmKABb3UJ3bX3dGVo\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2JpZy1yZXNvdXJjZXMtZm9yLXNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzZXMtd2FsbGEtd2FsbGEtdGlja2V0cy00MDI5ODI0MzAyOTc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.bCfsPX7739LwLRjgns_ZC0HwqcxmKABb3UJ3bX3dGVo\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575411000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xyBe0amQkbVzdX2DF8uul\">More\n Information<\/a><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo of two people with the following text, Women\u2019s Equality Day, August 26, 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:\/\/ci6.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/DVSmxxeTy0PNGbIHGBgU1PN_xvh6SufWwMwYweW0trtsbJlb11WJCONDKL3VwXqMTyC4FU0MveUi3I0b4Hf7QVHVSEJm70huC-YUk-_K52PUB5JKxcwdnAa0y1L7YUrFZFDOM_ODA9G0MTM_P36pETWWkSve_-p45LpCENIxvfcIvL9AMjH9QEImCZ3vL2aF1k6pt9bpJPS0QwM1mNmbzKE-TbwS0pY=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/07\/6239776\/4254163\/sba1072-august-deliverables-womens-equality-day-til_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 654px; top: 1578.12px;\"><div id=\":ti\" 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=\"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 Supports Women in Business<\/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\">\nWomen&#8217;s Equality Day is August 26, and SBA is proud to support Woman-Owned Small Businesses. Whether you are thinking about starting a business or ready to grow and expand, mentorship, guidance and funding opportunities are one click away.&nbsp;<\/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<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2xvY2FsLWFzc2lzdGFuY2UvcmVzb3VyY2UtcGFydG5lcnMvd29tZW5zLWJ1c2luZXNzLWNlbnRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.217W9sZaVvkiKyM_NgEZiyD5xslIi83Sldor2IyMcrg\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2xvY2FsLWFzc2lzdGFuY2UvcmVzb3VyY2UtcGFydG5lcnMvd29tZW5zLWJ1c2luZXNzLWNlbnRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.217W9sZaVvkiKyM_NgEZiyD5xslIi83Sldor2IyMcrg\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575411000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DS9832G3Jx3bSPQUFnMZh\">Women&#8217;s\n Business Centers<\/a> (WBCs) provide free and low-cost counseling and training with a focus on women who want to start, grow, and expand their small business. Learn more&nbsp;and\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2xvY2FsLWFzc2lzdGFuY2UvcmVzb3VyY2UtcGFydG5lcnMvd29tZW5zLWJ1c2luZXNzLWNlbnRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5I3NlY3Rpb24taGVhZGVyLTQifQ.x-YTj6hGeDH6GJZRpWuvDzeJcuu7_2JAFp6CqfFLMro\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2xvY2FsLWFzc2lzdGFuY2UvcmVzb3VyY2UtcGFydG5lcnMvd29tZW5zLWJ1c2luZXNzLWNlbnRlcnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5I3NlY3Rpb24taGVhZGVyLTQifQ.x-YTj6hGeDH6GJZRpWuvDzeJcuu7_2JAFp6CqfFLMro\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2l8L1JsVokmYruhXUm2atE\">\nfind a location near you<\/a>.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nFinancial Assistance:&nbsp;Women entrepreneurs are encouraged to take advantage of the SBA\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Z1bmRpbmctcHJvZ3JhbXMvbG9hbnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.3DmR0OlJTdEs73muPN6M55A1ArTg10fD-ByfIgxcyb0\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Z1bmRpbmctcHJvZ3JhbXMvbG9hbnM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.3DmR0OlJTdEs73muPN6M55A1ArTg10fD-ByfIgxcyb0\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17vy7w-WVBjUP1pZ9EwPeg\" rel=\"noopener\">loan\n programs<\/a>. SBA-guaranteed loans give aspiring women entrepreneurs the support they need to start their businesses. There is even financial help for seasoned business owners looking to grow, expand, or recover. SBA partners offer advice and counseling to\n lead women entrepreneurs in the right direction.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nDid you know that the SBA hosts a free educational platform for women entrepreneurs looking to grow or improve their business?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.lRM9wb_xySzZgUM-8Y7gIPVSRuTGZJxEyLxiZqu3x2I\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.lRM9wb_xySzZgUM-8Y7gIPVSRuTGZJxEyLxiZqu3x2I\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kUUcbWHmSxgME_N6s7DSa\" rel=\"noopener\">Ascent<\/a>&nbsp;is\n a user-centered digital tool that allows women business owners to customize their learning experience. Ascent is divided into modules called \u201cJourneys,\u201d which are developed by experts in women\u2019s entrepreneurship. Within each Journey are \u201cExcursions\u201d that help\n users master the topic.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctYXNzaXN0YW5jZS1wcm9ncmFtcy93b21lbi1vd25lZC1zbWFsbC1idXNpbmVzcy1mZWRlcmFsLWNvbnRyYWN0aW5nLXByb2dyYW0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hhObZ9fhnVaH8l7f-WJmSUSSQ7LaezwGQLXP8f9Q0-4\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctYXNzaXN0YW5jZS1wcm9ncmFtcy93b21lbi1vd25lZC1zbWFsbC1idXNpbmVzcy1mZWRlcmFsLWNvbnRyYWN0aW5nLXByb2dyYW0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hhObZ9fhnVaH8l7f-WJmSUSSQ7LaezwGQLXP8f9Q0-4\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20N8pED63uvNNpLc0OJSTj\">\ncertified<\/a> as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). The federal government&#8217;s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year.<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nSBA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctYXNzaXN0YW5jZS1wcm9ncmFtcy84YS1idXNpbmVzcy1kZXZlbG9wbWVudC1wcm9ncmFtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.3feNEnb6duuAcPtXXcNX3TOH5tk7SXVzx_c8exX2mfQ\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2ZlZGVyYWwtY29udHJhY3RpbmcvY29udHJhY3RpbmctYXNzaXN0YW5jZS1wcm9ncmFtcy84YS1idXNpbmVzcy1kZXZlbG9wbWVudC1wcm9ncmFtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.3feNEnb6duuAcPtXXcNX3TOH5tk7SXVzx_c8exX2mfQ\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw338CPq8lJ_USVY3pWvFL2M\">\n8(a) Business Development Program<\/a> is a unique federal certification that empowers small business growth through federal contracts. In addition to becoming eligible for set-aside and sole-source contracts, 8(a)-certified firms receive one-on-one business\n development assistance for their nine-year term from dedicated Business Opportunity Specialists focused on helping firms grow and accomplish their business objectives, and strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy.<\/li><\/ul>\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=\"Go Global: Expand Your Market With Exporting \" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/veSE9bkC2it07zLkVW4PyYdakqsGJlqPIHUREtQhisy5xcb433vcJ8BSIFb5ToRnwZ_L40Wq0wUF4dpv9go7xSiEgBa7pb1xp09mje7QHuWyaZrQ9B2SUEyYhVXACwVrf6Zh7UnMwxB1iycw1v9AQucMjYu8ePjnaJk57HhK9tgSD_UkUu9r9lc-wSOwPdoj8OtG_az_CfMDAVGGWgWN5fdH1dsgL3g=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2020\/03\/3189197\/2994010\/sba-ocpl-social-media-tile-global-expand-your-marke_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 654px; top: 2581.03px;\"><div id=\":tj\" 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><\/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\">\nExporting Conference Sept 8<\/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\">\nJoin the SBA at the &#8220;Small Business Growth via U.S. &#8211; Korea Trade&#8221; exporting conference focused on exporting opportunities in the South Korean market. This event will include a full-day conference of presentations and panel discussions on Thursday, Sept. 8,\n and reception the evening prior.&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 Regional Administrator Mike Fong (Region X serving Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) will be speaking at both events, along with leadership from the SBA Office of International Trade.&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\">\nBoth events are open to the public and free to attend. For more information and registration:&nbsp;<\/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>Reception: Wednesday, Sept. 7 | 5:30 &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<\/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<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3JlY2VwdGlvbi1zbWFsbC1idXNpbmVzcy1ncm93dGgtdmlhLXVzLWtvcmVhLXRyYWRlLW9wcG9ydHVuaXRpZXMtdGlja2V0cy00MDI3MTU2NzI0MTc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.Qw6_pCOOf-2odrIws8K3SyM293faZjOWFPIxX2lZ02s\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3JlY2VwdGlvbi1zbWFsbC1idXNpbmVzcy1ncm93dGgtdmlhLXVzLWtvcmVhLXRyYWRlLW9wcG9ydHVuaXRpZXMtdGlja2V0cy00MDI3MTU2NzI0MTc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.Qw6_pCOOf-2odrIws8K3SyM293faZjOWFPIxX2lZ02s\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1eVAritlIajlRRJEMRlPMz\">More\n Information<\/a><\/h3>\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>Conference: Thursday, Sept. 8 | 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/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<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2NvbmZlcmVuY2Utc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3MtZ3Jvd3RoLXZpYS11cy1rb3JlYS10cmFkZS1vcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzLXRpY2tldHMtNDAyNzI4MzYwMzY3P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.ghgwVKSA154KWQjJWmdAta78uyWYG3rrl6WIfa8o1fo\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2NvbmZlcmVuY2Utc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3MtZ3Jvd3RoLXZpYS11cy1rb3JlYS10cmFkZS1vcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzLXRpY2tldHMtNDAyNzI4MzYwMzY3P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.ghgwVKSA154KWQjJWmdAta78uyWYG3rrl6WIfa8o1fo\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Q7uhz3QREnw1QsmCZ2TQF\">More\n Information<\/a><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Office of Advocacy \" width=\"525\" height=\"142\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/w2c3mLOgBBLipv3wB1MaFxhJljbfr0SkF7a1ElAyGXQjvxXJ4wrUa_Md8iWllN-3QpJB71hkgtho0OsrC3z543tHwLwG3bEJssc1l0n2-VHyUQFitrLeTm-XlZPQGPWHIrmyFUmuK9GPaZaARPer73Sot5iwrU584mFHBeIoEE6I=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2020\/01\/3086882\/newsletter-banner1_original.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\" data-bit=\"iit\">\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\">\nSmall Business Owners Invited to Digital Tools Outreach Meeting Sept. 12<\/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 Office of Advocacy, an independent office within the U.S. Small Business Administration, is holding an outreach meeting in Seattle on Sept.13 to hear from small businesses about their views on access to, and use of digital tools. The use of digital tools\n is a key enabler for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to innovate, grow and compete. Its uptake varies significantly across sectors and regions. Beyond training and education gaps and market access barriers, SMEs face challenges regarding access to\n technologies, data, and finance.<\/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 purpose of the listening sessions with SMEs and underserved communities is to develop recommendations for U.S. and E.U. policymakers through the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) that will help accelerate SME access to, and the uptake, of digital technologies.<\/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\">\n<strong>When<\/strong><\/h2>\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\">\nMonday, Sept 12 2022<\/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\">\n10 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<\/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\">\n<strong>Where<\/strong><\/h2>\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\">\nSBA Seattle District Office<\/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\">\n2401 4th Ave, Suite 450<\/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\">\nSeattle, WA 98121&nbsp;<\/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\">\n<strong>RSVP<\/strong><\/h2>\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\">\nFor additional information RSVP to:<\/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\">\nRosalyn Steward, Assistant Chief Counsel, SBA Office of Advocacy<\/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<a href=\"mailto:rosalyn.steward@sba.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rosalyn.steward@sba.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Regional Contracting Forum\" width=\"514\" height=\"250\" style=\"width:514px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/ndAeissbfPXyObnFNws2xsA7K2Xv_mVz-i8muh8J7lEMxx_sR2w2gHyM5zwsbeKCfZts8rCk_eXSIrOm0YH4YPyI0PalWxdur3PA5rLmetEWIlpt30igfdeIe8LQgR2H4EsF3RqVEN_tjIiv-qeUt2OZCF3x5MtuuXe8=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/08\/6337588\/rcforumsmall_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 628px; top: 4165.03px;\"><div id=\":tk\" 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\">\nJoin SBA to connect with local procurement community Sept. 21<\/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\">\nJoin SBA Seattle subject matter experts at the 2022 Regional Contracting Forum. This free event is an opportunity for small businesses to connect with&nbsp;government contracting representatives and network with contractors, consultants, and suppliers. The Regional\n Contracting Forum will take place in-person on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Muckleshoot Event Center in Auburn. For more information please visit:<\/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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JjZndhc2hpbmd0b24ub3JnLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.vmgLXn-S-cRghQCahIOECqjTMfABHSXUL43F02Y7Y3w\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JjZndhc2hpbmd0b24ub3JnLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.vmgLXn-S-cRghQCahIOECqjTMfABHSXUL43F02Y7Y3w\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Y5h33lQ9vRCJzMuwwUW63\">More\n Information<\/a><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"working Washington round 5 grant\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/99dneJcJgj5vLlc1uqA6o0-8rDyl6u9mwUJpWjs698V6rTHiksKGvwETqaqlV2FPsL9toT_6_9sKJQucQJHfEh_o6ZpzVorzB7YrFz1cba_KAibkUwC-zxoipafXkdWJPigZEQZfKfZK-pNUmomPKJ6W1ms74Ew=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/08\/6350941\/4293278\/wwr5_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 654px; top: 4735.52px;\"><div id=\":tl\" 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\">\nApplications open until Sept. 9<\/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\">\nApplications for the Working Washington Grants: Round 5, and new Convention Center Grants program opened on Aug. 17. Together these programs will distribute $75 million in pandemic relief grants to eligible small businesses and nonprofits across Washington.\n The <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb21tZXJjZS53YS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.tqN6CTPziAfJcDayOa1cZhPv5S0s0ks64tRQuSla7dU\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb21tZXJjZS53YS5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.tqN6CTPziAfJcDayOa1cZhPv5S0s0ks64tRQuSla7dU\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nHcj839uCiTIYYctS9FXp\">\nWashington State Department of Commerce<\/a> manages the grants with support from the\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hcnRzLndhLmdvdi8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.4Oouyf5RzWg_gjvWGxhVcz27W2HKYT7MjxR_liwW1Sk\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hcnRzLndhLmdvdi8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.4Oouyf5RzWg_gjvWGxhVcz27W2HKYT7MjxR_liwW1Sk\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CdLd3JrZaWpHW5_p6UMaa\">\nWashington State Arts Commission<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/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>Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Sept 9<\/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<em>For more information, application portal, and recordings of recent trainings and info sessions visit:<\/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:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbW1lcmNlZ3JhbnRzLmNvbS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.3SEIP9qnZ1vD_37jvOWdHsQkGDZYXLO3dtPGuXc6exo\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MjUuNjI3Njc5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbW1lcmNlZ3JhbnRzLmNvbS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.3SEIP9qnZ1vD_37jvOWdHsQkGDZYXLO3dtPGuXc6exo\/s\/2603802670\/br\/143067574580-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662182575412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1KPi7gnQfCW13JqmhaKVMA\">commercegrants.com<\/a><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo of two people at a desk in front of a laptop with the following text, local business assistance. 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:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/yaMJmW0CBjymbK8pNU9hgtBGDRBg5nPfUqY64QB7Q-VDrz1tUjarFZ12iYqHGOR2eX3fSxgVzYqdvs-TC-_PSesudui5yfmg6q-8DzTzOtWfUIOWBWWDOfXOQujxLEv2Kewm4iksdeMvxh8ZRQzhYwIqkJgoVwHdQucmE-eJdM1yIKQV4jAgNcjUQZmYmkjSh7g=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2020\/06\/3481832\/3120668\/new-local-business-assistance-2_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 654px; top: 5322.02px;\"><div id=\":tm\" 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\" 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