SBA celebrates, connects with, and empowers aspiring and current service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week.
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Administrator Guzman kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week
"This week, let’s all support our veteran and military family-owned businesses. Shop and promote these businesses online. Attend events and share your support with others." — @SBAIsabel on National Veterans Small Business Week
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The SBA Minnesota's District Director, Brian McDonald met with veteran business owner Dr. Ken Dodge and his wife Mrs. Heike Dodge, owners of Falls Optical. The visit follows the Little Falls Mayoral proclamation recognizing efforts of veteran-owned small businesses and urging residents to support veteran-owned small businesses. Dr. and Mrs. Dodge used the SBA's 504 program to grow and construct a new building.
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Marching to VOSB Certification
Tuesday, November 8 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
Where: Virtual | TEAMS
SBA's Office of Veteran Business Development, joins the SBA's Office of Field Operations to discuss the upcoming migration of the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) from the Veterans Administration to the Small Business Administration. Associate Administrator Stubblefield will share how the process is moving and how this change will impact veteran-owned small businesses seeking certification. Register
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4th Annual Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Opportunity Day
Wednesday, November 9 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST
Where: Virtual
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Virginia Business Center, invite you to join a panelist discussion targeted towards Veterans and the Minority Small Business community. Register
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Boots to Business Reboot
Thursday, November 10 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
Where: Choice Bank, 6210 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN
Boots to Business Reboot is a two-step training program that provides participants an overview of business ownership as a career vocation, an outline and knowledge on the components of a business plan, a practical exercise in opportunity recognition, and an introduction to available public and private sector resources. Register
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 Enhance your knowledge and skill sets with these events you should not miss!
Stand Out on Small Business Saturday
Wednesday, November 9 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CST
Where: Virtual | Zoom Webinar
Get creative ideas to attract the crowds and bring in big sales this Small Business Saturday (November 26). BBB is partnering up with the Minnesota Retailers Association and special guest U.S. Small Business Administration Minnesota District Office to provide your small business with preparation tips, ideas, and success stories for a lucrative and rewarding holiday shopping season. Find out more.
SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity
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Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Summit: Build Your Business
Monday, November 14 | 9:00 am CST
Location: Virtual
Join the Minnesota Chinese and Hmong American Chambers of Commerce for this free virtual event featuring engaging presentations, inspirational lounge chats, and workshops led by experts. This unique opportunity is designed to give you the skills, tools, and resources you need to grow and sustain your business. Register
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 Entrepreneurs' Virtual Coffee Break with SBA:
Access to Capital
Thursday, November 17
1:00 - 2:00 pm CDT
Where: Virtual | TEAMS
Join the Minnesota District Office for an Entrepreneurs' Coffee break for an opportunity to learn more about SBA's Access to Capital.
Topics include:
- 7(a) Loan Guarantee
- 504 Loans
- Microloans
- Disaster Loans
- Exporting Loans
- and much more
- Nov 8, Exploring Federal Contracting - The Basics (PTAC)
- Nov. 8, Writing Your Tactical Business Plan - Idea to Business Plan: Session 2 (SCORE)
- Nov. 8, The Entrepreneurs Pathway to Capital – A Fresh Approach to Capitalize Your Business (SCORE)
- Nov. 9, 2022 Equity Summit - Veteran Entrepreneurs (PTAC)
- Nov. 9,Do You Have the Personal Finances to Start a Business? Step-by-Step Financial Assessment Workshop (SCORE)
- Nov. 9, Insurance - Choices for Businesses (SBA)
- Nov. 10, The Art of Buying and Selling a Business (SCORE)
- Nov. 10, BOOTS TO BUSINESS REBOOT (SBA)
- Nov. 15, November 15: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers (SCORE)
- Nov. 15, Exploring Federal Contracting - The Basics (PTAC)
- Nov. 16, Tax Planning and Reporting (SBA)
- Nov. 16, Financing Your Business – A General Overview with an Emphasis on Government Construction (PTAC)
- Nov. 17, Live Q&A - Expert Advice for Veteran Entrepreneurs (SCORE)
- Nov. 23, Selling Your Business and Succession Planning (SBA)
- Nov. 29, Federal Contracting - A Deeper Dive (PTAC)
- Nov. 30, 2022 Equity Summit - Native American Entrepreneurs (PTAC)
- Nov. 30, The Low-Down on Credit Scores (PTAC)
- Nov. 30, Managing Cash Flow for Small Business(SBA)
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