 Yesterday, we celebrated Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. The U.S. Army also celebrated its 239th birthday. SBA wants to take this opportunity to wish the Army a Happy Birthday, while expressing our gratitude to all the men and women, in every branch of U.S. military service, who serve our country.
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In honor of LGBT Pride Month, the SBA is teaming up with the Human Rights Campaign, America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality, to provide a free training for small business owners on making their workplace inclusive for LGBT employees. Webinar attendees will learn: - Why fostering an inclusive workplace can make employees more productive,
- How to provide safeguards for you and your employees by creating a non-discrimination policy, and
- Where to find the latest information about changing laws and regulations.
> Register now SBA will host Boots to Business: Reboot, a two-day, entrepreneurship training program in 12 cities across the U.S. It will introduce veterans to the essentials of business ownership and a network of lifetime business support available locally across the country.
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In the old days, businesses relied on "word of mouth." Now, social media marketing is the new word of mouth. Join SBA, Constant Contact, and Microsoft for a free webinar on Tuesday, June 24 at 2pm ET for social media success tips you can use right away.
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Payments experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will provide a webinar series to help small businesses understand the nuances of electronic payments. Learn how various payments work along with the benefits and challenges of using them. Online Courses for "Encore" Entrepreneurs
- Encore Entrepreneurs: An Introduction to Starting Your Own Business: Planning to start a business after earlier career endeavors? Learn how to use the skills and wisdom you have collected on your new entrepreneurial journey as you go from idea to business reality.
- Encore Entrepreneurship for Women: This course is for women over the age of 50 who are interested in pursuing a second career and launching their own business. Get the resources you need to help you go from idea, to start up and beyond.
Yelp and SBA hit the road back in January to educate small business owners across America on what it takes to have success in a world where more consumers are using online reviews to make purchasing decisions. > Read more
Join the National SBIR Conference Twitter Chat: #SBIRchat at #NatlSBIRJoin our Twitter chat with hashtag #SBIRchat on Tuesday, June 17 from 3–4 pm ET for the National SBIR Conference (#NatlSBIR). It's the nation's largest annual gathering of SBIR/STTR agencies, industry leaders and veteran SBIR/STTR awardees.
What small business structure is best for you—sole proprietorship, LLC, non-profit, cooperative, corporation, other? Join AARP and SBA on Thursday, June 19 at 2pm ET for an overview of different types of business structures and how to determine which is right for you. > Register now
Are you a woman business owner looking to break into the government contracting arena? You're invited to learn more about contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace every Tuesday and Thursday in June at 2pm ET. > Read more and register
Is your business 8(a) certified? Then you already know that the 8(a) BD Program helps small, disadvantaged firms compete in the federal marketplace. In this webinar on Wednesday, June 18 at 2 pm ET, learn how to continue to meet the eligibility criteria for the 8(a) BD Program. > Register now
With the summer season right around the corner, you may be considering hiring extra hands to help out in your business. Even if you're a seasoned employer, it's advisable to take stock of how you're doing as a manager and how you might improve to benefit your business overall. > Read more Small businesses across the country are discovering that bringing manufacturing or services back to the U.S. makes economic sense. Join the SelectUSA Summer Forum in Washington, D.C. on June 17 to learn about the latest trends, discover resources to help businesses make the move and hear from companies that have reshored successfully. > Register now
The BusinessUSA Rural Exporting portal has now launched! This web portal provides a gateway to government services, counseling and financing opportunities available to help rural U.S. businesses, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers begin or expand exporting. > Read more
If you're a woman-owned small business looking to contract with the federal government and seeking assistance on how to navigate in the federal procurement arena, we have good news that can help! > Read more Upcoming ChallengeHER Events:- ChallengeHER — Milwaukee, WI
Thursday, June 26 | 8am – 12pm CT
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Wednesday, July 16 | 8am – 12pm PT
> Click to register - ChallengeHER – Chicago, IL
Thursday, August 7 | 8am – 12pm CT
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- ChallengeHER – Charlotte, NC
Tuesday, August 19 | 8am – 12pm ET
> Click to register - ChallengeHER – Raleigh, NC
Thursday, August 21 | 8am – 12pm ET
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Looking for practical information, helpful tips and clarification about Colorado and federal health benefits laws? Join the Department of Labor, the Colorado Insurance Division and a representative from the IRS for this FREE seminar! - WHEN: June 17-18
- WHERE: University of Denver
Lindsay Auditorium
2000 E. Asbury Ave.
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