Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM)--an authority unique to the SBA among federal agencies--with President Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq., on behalf of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)’s Council of Presidents, comprised of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities, sometimes referred to as the “Divine Nine.” This new strategic alliance advances the SBA’s implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to building equity throughout the federal government and across America. Read more.
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 SBA's Network for LGBTQ+ Businesses aims to bring focus on economic empowerment in the LGBTQ+ business community by providing access to the U.S. Small Business Administration's programs and services. Visit SBA.gov to learn about the SBA resources available to help entrepreneurs compete in the marketplace, launch or expand businesses, receive counseling, funding opportunities, and help to recover or rebuild from disasters.
 OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. On-Site Consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Consultants from state agencies or universities work with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide advice for compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing and improving safety and health programs. See the OSHA's Consultation Directory to find a consultant near you
- June 20, Start Up Smart
- June 21, New Preston Veterans Home: Vendor Information Session
- June 21, TG/ED/VO - Small Business Program Certification for the State of MN
- June 23, Federal Contracting as a Way to Jump Start Your Business
- June 23, Online Market Research Resources | SCORE
- June 23, Understanding Google Analytics to Grow Your Small Business | SCORE
- June 28, Intro to Social Media Advertising | SCORE
- June 28, Cloquet Non-Traditional Lenders Lunch – Entrepreneur Fund
- June 28 - 29, Profit Mastery Class on the Iron Range – Entrepreneur Fun
- June 29, Three Strategies for Building a Consultancy | SCORE
- June 30, Time Management Techniques | SCORE
- June 30, New Bemidji Veterans Home: Vendor Information Session
- July 5, Business Development Essentials | SCORE
- July 5, Dept of Administration - PTAC Orientation Class
- July 6, Double Your Sales Now While Working Less | SCORE
- July 7, Start with Brand: Brand Positioning | SCORE
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