{"id":4485,"date":"2022-09-29T11:24:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T11:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=4485"},"modified":"2022-09-29T11:26:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T11:26:18","slug":"sba-rhode-island-district-office-weekly-news-updates-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/sba-rhode-island-district-office-weekly-news-updates-10\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA Rhode Island District Office Weekly News &#038; Updates"},"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\">\nSeptember 23, 2022 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<a name=\"m_7370181298215307472_x_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_7370181298215307472x_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_7370181298215307472x_x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_7370181298215307472x_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_7370181298215307472x_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\">\nRhode Island District Office &#8211; September 23, 2022<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_7370181298215307472x_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_7370181298215307472x_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_7370181298215307472x_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_7370181298215307472x_x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\n<h1 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 20px\">\n&#8220;<strong>Mondays With Mark&#8221;&nbsp;<br>\nWill Return&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Monday, October 3<sup>rd<br>\n<\/sup><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;with <strong>Robert J. Sestito, CSP, <\/strong><strong>Area Director for the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Occupational Safety and\n<\/strong><strong>Health Administration (OSHA)<\/strong><\/strong> <\/h1>\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=\"Mondays with Mark\" width=\"444\" height=\"234\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci6.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/OoKJxAG22RB7CQmIy8DKt0gHAQ_J6qTB46V913WH2fs1jApjYdWYmRGpEcbMivMoAf3KpsKE2jiIMkHPc1IbmFn1g3J91HxJwYIe7C2abeJa5NV7tYF03cXE2jnoJM61HkERFXCfRvwWp54cJjq_2iqpBpl5F4sI0wrBhll4rW6SYwz-Iqxi=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/07\/6154096\/mondays-with-mark-2-crop_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 606px; top: 984.95px;\"><div id=\":1ey\" 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<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 District Director Mark S. Hayward on Monday, October 3<sup>rd&nbsp;<\/sup>at 11:00 AM as he welcomes Robert J. Sestito, CSP, Area Director for the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).&nbsp;DD Hayward and Mr. Sestito\n will discuss OSHA&#8217;s mission and areas of responsibilities, new\/upcoming initiatives, resources for small businesses, OSHA\u2019s free, confidential Consultation Services Program, 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\">\n<strong>About Our Guest:<\/strong><\/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=\"Robert J. Sestito- OSHA.jpg\" width=\"173\" height=\"230\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"7\" style=\"width:173px;height:auto!important;float:left;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/Hyodlnvx914KRnIS2j-rSiiGpf0x-7LR20sWBxPpDBQZ_dlxYc2SDt7g1gnqSjoWkw-tiyDjJ4zZkOgjCVOHI6pVxFzHozu99Pcz4EnF6eveBa4IbQfZitUP3tw8lreYqQJdxJaAPNUpKwUrA7JVel7YTOL0QtnXrKkPbrWg0SQLadJ5bslbFQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/09\/6460737\/4334967\/robert-j-sestito-osha_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>Robert J. Sestito, CSP, Area Director for the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).<\/strong>&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\">\nMr. Sestito joined USDOL-OSHA&nbsp;in 1987 as a Safety Engineer.&nbsp; He served as an Assistant Area Director from 2005 until being named an Area Director in August 2020.&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\">\nMr. Sestito has conducted approximately 1000 inspections in general industry, construction, and maritime.&nbsp; Notably, he investigated the Station Nightclub fire in 2003, the Inferno Wood Pellet combustible dust explosion in 2013, and the Barnum and Bailey circus\n accident in 2014.<\/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\">\nMr. Sestito graduated from Clarkson University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.&nbsp; He became a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in 2004.<\/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<br>\nIf you have any questions, please send them to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:RhodeIsland_DO@sba.gov\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\">RhodeIsland_DO@sba.gov.<\/a><br>\n<br>\n<\/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\">\nIf&nbsp;you missed this week\u2019s episode with Raul Figueroa, Cooperative Coordinator for Fuerza Laboral \/ Power of Workers, click the link below to watch!<\/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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlL0MybXBtcWR4aEEwJUMyJUEwP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.qwY8CWVI6s80tLL0S6OIRu0W_VsHDlSrBUq36Zyzub8\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlL0MybXBtcWR4aEEwJUMyJUEwP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.qwY8CWVI6s80tLL0S6OIRu0W_VsHDlSrBUq36Zyzub8\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1664536119062000&amp;usg=AOvVaw12YHCM0faEqnI4rq6pTJq0\">September\n 19th Episode &#8211; Raul Figueroa<\/a><\/h3>\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=\"Ascent logo\" width=\"442\" height=\"84\" style=\"width:442px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/vQsSHWLUReLFOBY3Bpq16g-60x-CKVox0dHBkpfsyXKrMsq3AyI93XQNBw3DrzNNWIbdJwklvipHAqwJppTa8F69LrsOubfXGOMRgc_XlE6GDdDtXln28YX9JujoSyVDZAEeBVA9GZD_7P-fmhkvmnOHzU4KwEcL12r6KyAiEw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/05\/5965422\/ascent-fullcolor_original.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\" data-bit=\"iit\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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>How to Expand into International Markets with Ascent<\/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\">\nThe&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYS5nb3Y_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.h_YNpH-A_lfnR2b9HW4i6-T0YUcBYwGab8cRg86pvX8\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYS5nb3Y_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.h_YNpH-A_lfnR2b9HW4i6-T0YUcBYwGab8cRg86pvX8\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1664536119062000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ehzD6kl6l2tHdHKqT_3GR\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S.\n Small Business Administration<\/a>&nbsp;(SBA) launched \u201cGrowing Globally\u201d, one of several training courses housed in the revamped\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.svMsE57cKM88a-RT1gZ0sY2avdDN5TuyH6xeyrpwzgI\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FzY2VudC5zYmEuZ292Lz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.svMsE57cKM88a-RT1gZ0sY2avdDN5TuyH6xeyrpwzgI\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1664536119062000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gndkUuUWVWgwZcxCxxhiI\" rel=\"noopener\">\nAscent<\/a>&nbsp;online learning platform.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cGrowing Globally\u201d specifically explores ways women entrepreneurs can expand their small businesses into new, international markets.<\/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\u201cGrowing Globally&#8221; highlights six modules that feature the tools you need to master the topic:<\/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 Value of Growing Globally<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nOpportunities for Growing Globally<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nExploring International Markets<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nSocial Entrepreneurship in International Business<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nExporting to World Markets<\/li><li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\nImporting from World Markets<\/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\">\nAs the global marketplace becomes increasingly interconnected, Growing Globally helps entrepreneurs explore emerging opportunities abroad for growth. This journey will also guide entrepreneurs through the benefits and risks of expanding into international markets\n and introduce them to tools they need to succeed.<\/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.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_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.xaqVT7fDa-gZnAzMt1eL1h4Mbt1ihnIyH6ig2Fz_e08\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-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.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_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.xaqVT7fDa-gZnAzMt1eL1h4Mbt1ihnIyH6ig2Fz_e08\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1664536119062000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bI3-mdcJB9yCnjMr8_bB5\">Start\n Learning<\/a><\/h3>\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=\"National Preparedness Month\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" style=\"width:420px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci6.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/i_qGQfZUzD38I2ytJHDsaznsiJnRFV_qRKuxJyPk2cZjDJ82Ycn10cfita3wvi1L9Ha_XykEIFmB43setcXujWf_j7LZkyfQ8HXW_ceXO8azrRi63--1rWuZ2KBB4HK7aWMG9DUtmW-p_HbD4Jl_RXF2PyrTcg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2021\/09\/4906691\/4334968\/npm_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 594px; top: 2587.78px;\"><div id=\":1ew\" 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=\"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\">\nSeptember Is National Preparedness Month:&nbsp; <br>\nCreate a Plan To Protect Your Small 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\">\nAs a small business owner, you\u2019ve worked hard to build something worth protecting. Disasters, by nature, are unpredictable, but they do not have to catch you off guard. Being ready for a wide range of scenarios is the best protection you can have.&nbsp; Don\u2019t wait\n until disaster is on your doorstep to act. Preparing now will put you in a better position to survive and recover.<\/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>Assess your risk:<\/strong> Disasters can vary widely by industry and location. That is why it is so important to be aware of the disasters that are most likely to impact your business.<\/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>Make a plan:<\/strong> A strong response plan can be the difference between a business that recovers and one that doesn\u2019t open again after a disaster.<\/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>Execute your plan:<\/strong> Once your gameplan is established, take some time to familiarize yourself and your staff with all the particulars.<\/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 SBA wants to help you be on your toes for the next disaster or emergency \u2014 and get back up on your feet afterward, should you need to.&nbsp; To learn more, click the link below.<\/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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Jsb2cvY3JlYXRlLXByb3RlY3QtbGFzdGluZy1sZWdhY3ktbmF0aW9uYWwtcHJlcGFyZWRuZXNzLW1vbnRoP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.bd74g7xrNBqExELTl8VS4EAWbX2jgUw4V4dfWEuD9OM\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MjMuNjQxMzk1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmEuZ292L2Jsb2cvY3JlYXRlLXByb3RlY3QtbGFzdGluZy1sZWdhY3ktbmF0aW9uYWwtcHJlcGFyZWRuZXNzLW1vbnRoP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.bd74g7xrNBqExELTl8VS4EAWbX2jgUw4V4dfWEuD9OM\/s\/2901700383\/br\/144601187995-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1664536119063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZjTz8FTyZJcP0Sfv6EEkc\">Learn\n More<\/a><\/h3>\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 trophy with text, 2023 National Small Business Week Awards. Now accepting nominations. The SBA logo is included.\" width=\"390\" height=\"195\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/A2MRFkxCij3Cr3tnn6dvjMHsU9FwmPXkngd_dmEYOxDHVsL7W9-kTtr0YBftdcKGNTNJyejlV8Sf7Po8yVi6gpPsoSWb5AIL7R49BuiVsje8Z5zDJzOa4YC2Vqowd7itvnUR_Zf2jrt8lfBBEACDCd5CxQ1_xtXGQ1mrcWGmSNTYVdJqzUelBvxHn8TEBjllb2VOPIUp3CbNuZz944zi=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/09\/6383119\/4334969\/sba1186-nsbw-2023-nominations-graphics-tile_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" data-bit=\"iit\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 579px; top: 3280.28px;\"><div id=\":1ex\" 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=\"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<em><br>\n<\/em>The SBA Rhode Island District Office is Now Accepting Submissions&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Small Business Week Awards!<br>\n<em><br>\n<\/em><\/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\">\nThese annual awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and the economy.&nbsp;SBA invites Rhode Island&#8217;s Small Businesses to share their stories.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\nGuidelines &amp; Forms:<\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"center\" 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