In this issue:
 The Certified Access Academy is a virtual cohort to support women of color business owners, providing 8 weeks of strategic consulting designed to advance certification and increase opportunities to do business with government and corporate entities. Hennepin County is providing this training in partnership with The Activate Network and Fearless Commerce.
Info session:
- Thursday, April 29, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Sign up for an info session now
The Certified Access Academy will kick off on May 12, 2021. If you or anyone you know would benefit from the cohort, please contact economic.development@hennepin.us.
The Small Business Administration reopened the application for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) on Monday, April 26.
Venues and organizations that produce and perform live shows, movie theaters, museums, and other eligible businesses with up to 50 employees may apply for funds equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue in 2019, with a maximum grant award of $10 million.
Learn more about the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
For detailed information on SBA COVID-19 programs, please visit www.sba.gov/coronavirus and for information on all federal programs, visit www.usa.gov/coronavirus or http://www.gobierno.usa.gov/coronavirus (en Español).
The Small Business Administration will be hosting webinars to help restaurants, bars, and other eligible businesses learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Several of the webinars have a specific owner focus, but anyone is invited to attend any webinar.
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April 28, 9 a.m. - Application Workshop, with the North Central SBDC
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April 28, 2:30 p.m. - Small Disadvantaged Businesses Focused, with NEON and NDC
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April 29, 10 a.m. - Veteran focused, with the Veteran's Business Outreach Center
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May 3, 4 p.m. - Hmong focused
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May 4, 10 a.m.; May 6, 4 p.m.; or May 10, 4 p.m. - General Sessions
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May 5, 5 p.m. - In Spanish/En Español, with the Latino Economic Development Center
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