Happy July 4th; Independent Retailer Month; Free Small Biz Resources

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July is Independent Retailer Month

Why support independent small businesses? * 

(1) Tax dollars stay local; (2) Keep your community unique; (3) Create local jobs; (4) Help the environment; (5) Increase sense of community; (6) Create choice; (7) Support entrepreneurship; (8) Benefit from local business experts; (9) Make your community a destination; and (10) Get great deals. 

 *Thanks to the Virginia SBDC for this list. 

SBA is celebrating 69 years of assisting small businesses start, grow, expand and recover.

For almost 70 years, SBA has been helping small businesses start, grow, expand and recover their business. Learn more about SBA programs and services here. 

It's Small Business Summer School. SBA has free online resources for you.

SBA has a free online learning platform with courses you can take at your pace.  Available 24-7-365.Check here for topics. 

Webinar highlighting resources for small businesses

Upcoming Webinars

Q&A with SBA

Start Up Business Roadmap

WOSB Certification

Disaster Prep & Recovery 

Post-COVID Biz Funding

 Details on dates, times and registration at www.sba.gov/ky. 

Tornadoes and Hurricanes and Earthquakes, Oh My!

SBA has programs to help you prepare for any type of natural or man-caused disaster.

No matter where you live in the U.S. or what type of disaster threat you face, SBA has resources to help you prepare for emergencies and recover. Details here.