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SUMMARY:SBA's HUBZone Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Small Business Administration online to learn about the HUBZone program certification June 18. \nThis program is designed to promote economic development and employment growth for small businesses located in economically distressed areas. \nIn this webinar session\, small businesses will learn about the program requirements\, benefits and application process. They will also learn about additional resources the SBA offers to help small businesses start\, grow\, expand and recover. \nAttendees will learn:\n\nWhat is the HUBZone Program Certification.\nRequirements for the program.\nBenefits and the application process.\nThe steps to apply for the HUBZone Program.\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sbas-hubzone-certification-program/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Soliz%2C SBA":MAILTO:Elizabeth.soliz@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:SBA’s “Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion” includes a panel of participating SBA lenders and microlenders answering questions and providing information on how to apply and the requirements for a business loan. \nMoney is the lifeline of any business and securing financing is a major factor. Many entrepreneurs find the task daunting and don’t even know where to begin. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nBasic requirements and eligibility\nThe difference between a conventional loan and an SBA guaranteed loan\nThe five C’s of credit\nCriteria used to evaluate loan proposals\n\nRegister online. \nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/financing-options-for-your-business-a-lender-panel-discussion/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:OSHA and Employee Safety in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:SBA presents “OSHA and Employee Safety in the Workplace” May 14 with OSHA teaching participants why safety is important and what they can do about it. \nCongress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training\, outreach\, education and assistance. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nWhat does OSHA do? To include enforcement and cooperative programs.\nWhy safety is good business.\nCommon OSHA requirements such as recording and reporting.\nSafety and Health Programs to include management leadership\, employee involvement and finding and fixing hazards.\nOSHA resources for employers and employees.\n\nRegister online. \nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/osha-and-employee-safety-in-the-workplace/
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CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:Federal Contracting: How To Prepare for the 8(a) Certification
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses owners will learn a step-by-step guide on preparing themselves and their business for the 8(a) certification process with this Microsoft Teams Meeting on April 27. \nEvery year the federal government awards at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to small\, disadvantaged businesses. \nThe U.S. Small Business Administration – Lower Rio Grande Valley/Corpus Christi Branch Office will discuss the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program Certification to help small businesses compete in the federal marketplace. \nAttendees will also learn:\n\nWhat is the 8(a) Business Development Program Certification.\nEligibility requirements for the program (social and economic).\nBenefits of being an 8(a) certified firm?\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/federal-contracting-how-to-prepare-for-the-8a-certification/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Stuber%2C SBA":MAILTO:monica.stuber@sba.gov
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