📈 Trending up! The FY24 Capital Impact Report shows SBA: ✅ Increased its annual capital portfolio by 7% over Fiscal Year 2023. ✅ Made more than 100,000 financings to small businesses, representing a 22% increase over FY23 and a 50% increase over 2020. View the report: https://lnkd.in/gqkVKxCT
SBA Rhode Island District Office
Government Administration
Providence, Rhode Island 546 followers
We help small businesses access funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
About us
SBA Rhode Island District Office Services we provide Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. Areas we serve The Rhode Island District Office services the entire state of Rhode Island.
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https://www.sba.gov/ri
External link for SBA Rhode Island District Office
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Founded
- 1953
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When we talk about market segmentation, most of us know about B2B and B2C. Have you ever considered B2G? The U.S. government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world! U.S. Small Business Administration works with federal agencies in order to award 23% of prime government contract dollars to eligible small businesses. It also offers counseling and help to small business contractors. Learn the steps to sell your small business products and services to the largest customer in the world: the U.S. government. https://lnkd.in/gPXX7gR
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As a part of National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting two national events that will Strengthen #VetBiz Communities by providing resources and information on how to grow a business with lending and government contracting. The events are open to everyone, no matter where they are located or what stage of entrepreneurship they are in. On November 13, Are You Lender Ready? For the Military Community, hosted by SBA North Florida District Office and Office of Field Operations will teach what lenders are looking for in an application and provide the opportunity to hear directly from lenders. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gXqWrDWQ On November 14, Certification Advantage for the Military Community, hosted by SBA Houston District Office, Office of Field Operations, and Office of Government Contracting, will teach the ins and outs of the SBA certification process and give valuable insights to help military connected entrepreneurs compete for government contracts. Register here:
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📅 Mark Your calendars! National Veterans Small Business Week is taking place November 11-15, 2024. Learn about the free events for veteran, service member, and military spouse entrepreneurs taking place from November 11-15, 2024 📝 New England Veteran Government Contracting Round Table 📅 Wednesday November 13, 12-1pm 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gx6NU62S 📝 Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification (Vet-Cert) 📅 Thursday November 14, 11am-12pm 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBh_SDN2 📝 Military Spouse Pathways to Entrepreneurship 📅 Friday November 15, 8am-3:30pm 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGrFeVQE Find all upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/eZxXGcS Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, RI Small Business Development Center
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Hey Rhode Island business owners: Did you know you must file a Beneficial Ownership Report? This new, manditory requirement must be filed by January 1, 2025. Filing is simple and free. Rhode Island Department of State, in partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law Minority Business Law Collaborative (MBLC) is offering a FREE Business Ownership Report Clinic to help your business comply with this new, mandatory requirement. Participants will meet with a member of the MBLC to file the required Beneficial Ownership Information Register to secure your spot. 📝 Free Clinic: Beneficial Ownership Information Report 📅 Thursday, November 7, 4:00 – 7:00pm 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJWV3Sf7
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Why wouldn’t you want to share with your market/customers/ THE World just how great a business you have?! This is not the time to keep secrets about your biz! We look forward to celebrating Rhode Island’s Finest small businesses!🎖️📣🎆
⏰ You have 4 weeks to apply for a 🏆 National Small Business Week award in over 10 categories. ⏰ If you’re a small business owner or know a small business owner with ☑️ an inspiring story to tell or has made an impact on your community ☑️ has been in business at least three years ☑️ has received at least one type of SBA assistance such as, but not limited to, an SBA loan, SCORE counseling, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) assistance, Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC) assistance, Women’s Business Center (WBC) assistance, government contracting assistance, disaster assistance, or Boots to Business training. 📅 The deadline to apply is December 5. 📝 How to Submit an Award-Winning National Small Business Week Package! 📅 Thursday November 7, 9:30am 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gf8QZ6aj Center for Women & Enterprise, RI Small Business Development Center, SCORE Mentors Rhode Island, Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England
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⏰ You have 4 weeks to apply for a 🏆 National Small Business Week award in over 10 categories. ⏰ If you’re a small business owner or know a small business owner with ☑️ an inspiring story to tell or has made an impact on your community ☑️ has been in business at least three years ☑️ has received at least one type of SBA assistance such as, but not limited to, an SBA loan, SCORE counseling, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) assistance, Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC) assistance, Women’s Business Center (WBC) assistance, government contracting assistance, disaster assistance, or Boots to Business training. 📅 The deadline to apply is December 5. 📝 How to Submit an Award-Winning National Small Business Week Package! 📅 Thursday November 7, 9:30am 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gf8QZ6aj Center for Women & Enterprise, RI Small Business Development Center, SCORE Mentors Rhode Island, Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England
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SBA Rhode Island District Office reposted this
SBA is recruiting for a critical position. Please share with talented, eligible Federal IT leaders. SBA is in the top 10 of best places to work and continues to value its workforce while supporting our small business stakeholders! Join us! https://lnkd.in/ePptFPmk
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SBA Rhode Island District Office reposted this
Calling all small business owners interested in expanding globally! There are only two sessions left in our “Essential Training for Global Growth” series, open to the public! Join us at Bryant University’s BELC to learn hands-on skills for exporting success, from navigating documentation to securing financing. For those attending, slide decks from the first two sessions will be available, along with exclusive one-on-one counseling from the RISBDC and Chafee Center experts. No prior registration needed—simply sign up at the event. Next sessions: Export Documentation and Compliance: Nov. 5, 8:00-10:00 AM Export Financing and Payment Methods: Nov. 7, 8:00-10:00 AM Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your business internationally! #GlobalBusiness
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National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. Learn about the history, culture, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities: https://www.bia.gov/NNAHM
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