{"id":594,"date":"2021-10-06T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/newsevents\/?p=594"},"modified":"2021-10-06T12:37:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T12:37:00","slug":"fresno-district-office-october-2021-small-business-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/fresno-district-office-october-2021-small-business-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresno District Office – October 2021 Small Business Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\nCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n
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\nOn September 17, 1968, Congress passed a resolution proclaiming the week including September 15 and 16 as \u201cNational Hispanic Heritage Week.\u201d The celebration, commemorating the contributions of Hispanics, was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on\n the same day.<\/p>\n

\nThe timing of the week coincided with the Independence Day celebrations of five Central American nations\u2014Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica\u2014which celebrate their independence from Spain on September 15. Mexican Independence Day is September\n 16.<\/p>\n

\nFrom 1968 until 1988, Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan all issued yearly proclamations setting aside a week to honor Hispanic Americans. In 1988, a bill expanding the observance to a month was passed and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.<\/p>\n

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\nSBA Small Business Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n<\/a>Government\n Contracting<\/h2>\n

\nAs a business owner, do you want to sell your products and services to the Federal government?<\/p>\n

\nEach year, the Federal Government awards about 10% of all Federal contract dollars, or roughly $50 billion in contracts, to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB). To be recognized as an SDB by the Federal Government, you must register your business with the\n federal government. You can do this online through \nhttps:\/\/www.sba.gov\/federal-contracting\/contracting-assistance-programs\/small-disadvantaged-business<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nGetting recognized by the state of CA as a Small Disadvantaged Business is different than with the Federal Government. The state of CA recognition\/certification is called the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification. You can do this online through\n\nhttps:\/\/dot.ca.gov\/programs\/civil-rights\/dbe-certification-information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nIf you seek help with s Federal Government contracting or state of CA government contracting, including registrations and certifications, please contact the SBA\u2019s local approved service-providers (see below).<\/p>\n

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  1. \nMonterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) \nhttp:\/\/montereybayptac.org<\/a> <\/li>
  2. \nGolden State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) \nhttps:\/\/goldenstateptac.com<\/a> <\/li>
  3. \nMCSC Kern Women\u2019s Business Center, \nhttps:\/\/www.mcscorp.org<\/a> <\/li><\/ol>\n

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    \nNon Disaster Loan Programs – 504 Loan<\/h2>\n

    \nThe CDC\/504 Loan Program provides long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets that promote business growth and job creation.<\/p>\n

    \n504 loans are available through Certified Development Companies (CDCs), SBA’s community-based partners who regulate non-profits and promote economic development within their communities. CDCs are certified and regulated by SBA.<\/p>\n

    \nTo be eligible for a 504 Loan, your business must: <\/p>\n