Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
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Today, SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman announced a new Green Lender Initiative to enroll additional climate lenders in SBA’s loan programs. Administrator Guzman also announced that SBA will expand Community Advantage, the mission-driven component of the 7(a) Loan Program, by increasing the maximum loan amount and allowable geographic areas for lending, with particular flexibility for climate-focused projects. Learn more:
You can now register for the Vermont Council on Rural Development 2024 Vermont Community Leadership Summit: Forge Forward, Thrive Together! You’ll meet fellow community builders and together you’ll gain new skills, share success stories, and explore big ideas for the future of Vermont. This year includes optional “participation pathways” on climate resilience, youth engagement, and Vermont’s persistent challenges. Sliding scale, accessibility, and lunch options available. Register & see the agenda: vtrural.org/summit #VTCommunityLeaders #VermontLeadership #2024VTCommunityLeadershipSummit
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The District Office team led a great press event this morning for CT Resource Conservation & Development (CT RC&D) at Guardians Farm in the Town of Southbury with Senator Blumenthal, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes' office, Senator Eric Berthel, State Representative Cindy Harrison, Selectman Jason Buchsbaum, and more! Many media outlets, both television and print, joined us to hear about a new Veteran's Farmers' Market taking place on Saturday, 7/13 at Guardians Farm: Homegrown by Heroes Farmer’s Market. This is an initiative of CT RC&D and funded in part by an SBA award of $550,000 for a Connecticut Veteran Farmer Educational Resource Hub and Connecticut Veteran farmer grown marketing campaign. More info about the Homegrown by Heroes Farmer’s Market: https://lnkd.in/eefYC6SU. Moraima Gutierrez Sheri Cote Kevin Bielmeier Jocelyn Lahey Amanda Fargo-Johnson David Buck Jared McCool #VeteranFarmer #Veterans
Be part of the SBA Team! Currently there are positions open in the SBA New England Offices of SBA Massachusetts District Office SBA New Hampshire District Office and SBA Vermont District Office. Massachusetts is recruiting two Lender Relations Specialists at the GS 9/11 level→ https://lnkd.in/ed5kzkGb. New Hampshire is recruiting a Deputy District Director → https://lnkd.in/eh3yTDYg. Vermont is recruiting an Outreach and Marketing Specialist→ https://lnkd.in/etwTrrbt.
TODAY AT 12PM: Join SBA Vermont District Office for a webinar to learn about SBA loans for your #smallbiz. SBA guarantees loans making it easier for small businesses to get funding by reducing lender risk. Join here at noon→ https://lnkd.in/excEcp8W
Please join us to learn more about federal opportunities available for Vermont following the flood disaster. Meet key players from state, federal, and philanthropic organizations and learn about the tools you need to recover from this disaster and prepare for the next. Workshops will be held around the state on the following dates: June 4, 2024 South - Stratton Mountain Resort 5 Village Lodge Rd., Stratton Mountain, VT 05155 Info and Registration: https://lnkd.in/eU5dbBPg June 5, 2024 North - Vermont State University 337 College Hill, Johnson, VT 05656 Info and Registration: https://lnkd.in/ewXXfHdc June 6, 2024 Central - Vermont State House 115 State St. Montpelier, VT 05633 Info and Registration: https://lnkd.in/ecQ_2xfA SBA Vermont District Office
Are you looking for financing for your #smallbusiness? Join SBA Connecticut District Office in Fairfield on June 4, 2024 for a Capital Matchmaker. This exceptional event serves as a dynamic platform where entrepreneurs with promising visions can interact directly with a handpicked selection of SBA lenders. Attendees registered by May 27, 2024 will have the opportunity to schedule meetings in advance with loan officers to discuss their business needs and finances. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e9dEUjba
Regional Administrator Marlene Cintron was in SBA Rhode Island District Office yesterday ahead of National #SmallBusinessWeek (NSBW) to celebrate the achievements of the 2024 SBA Rhode Island Small Business Award Winners and Champions. This was a great kickoff to NSBW which starts on Sunday with events in Washington, DC.
STARTING NOW: Join SBA Vermont District Office for a webinar covering the benefits of Financial Management, budgeting, bookkeeping, and more. Understanding the basics of financial literacy is a major key to your success as a business owner. Join here→ https://lnkd.in/egj8XvK7
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District Director Catherine Marx and Outreach & Marketing Specialist Sheri Cote joined a full house at the Capitol yesterday for Women-Owned Business Day with the Women's Business Development Council as hundreds of women entrepreneurs networked, gained insights from inspiring speakers, and celebrated the achievements made by women-owned businesses. The success stories shared by Shivonne Mathison, MSW, Cura Home Care Services, and Alina Gutierrez, Three Little Bears Child Care were particularly motivating, and WBDC's study on the impact of capital infusions on CT women-owned businesses presented by Brenda Thickett, COO showed the remarkable impact WBDC has in Connecticut. From the many attendees, we spotted SBA CT's Small Business Person of the Year Maria Miranda of Miranda Creative, Inc.! We are looking forward to honoring her and our other #awardwinners on May 2nd. Join us! https://lnkd.in/eHNsm9Fj #DreamBig