New York District Office  – October 2022

u s small business administration

Join us for NVSBW Marching Toward #VetBiz Success
Photo of five people framed around an illustration of the U.S. with text, National Veterans Small Business Week, Oct.31-Nov.4, sba.gov/nvsbw

Monday, October 31st

International Sales & Marketing #VetBiz Success – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – 10/31/22

  • A hands-on approach on what it takes to succeed in exporting your company’s product or service. Topics will include tips on how to identify the best global markets to target, how to leverage the services offered by the US Dept. of Commerce, how to choose the right overseas partner and other “Best Practices” of exporting US products and services.
  • Presenter: Peter Tierney, Director, Harlem US Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Services
  • Hosted by: Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | BrooklynSBDC.org

 Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/3gqwjJh

International Trade Financing #VetBiz Success – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 10/31/22

  • Learn how small businesses can access financing to support their international sales, join the Exim Bank, and SBA Trade financing Experts
  • Presenter: Richard Foy, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Exim Bank
  • Presenter: Ed Ekel, Export Finance Manager, Office of International Trade
  • Hosted by: Women’s Business Center (WBC), Business Outreach Center Network, Inc. | bocwbc.org

Registration Link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trade-finance-with-the-sba-tickets-450521480877

Tuesday, November 1st

How to Register at sam.gov #VetBiz Success – 10:00 am to 11:00 am – 11/1/22

  • If your business is interested in working with the Federal government, it is essential that you register in sam.gov, otherwise known as the System for Award Management. This workshop will walk you through all that you need to know about registering with the Federal government and how to start your registration with SAM.
  • Presenter: Lauren Linakis, Assistant Director, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), at Farmingdale State College, Long Island, NY
  • Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), Region II NY/NJ/PR/USVI | https://vbocregion2.com/

Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4miyfhdab&oeidk=a07ej4yxg854dcab66b

USDA Programs and Services #VetBiz Success – 11:15 am to 12:15 pm – 11/1/22

  • USDA’s programs help provide the capital, training, education, and entrepreneurial skills that can help those living in rural areas start and grow businesses or find jobs in agricultural markets as well as in the bio-based economy. USDA and our public and private partners are connecting rural residents to the global economy.
    • Topics will include: The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), the Business & Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee program, the Rural Business Development Grant program (RBDG) as well as answer your questions!
  • Presenter: GARY PEREIRA, Energy Coordinator, Business Programs Specialist | Rural Business Programs, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
  • Hosted by: Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | BrooklynSBDC.org

Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/3FcnHk6

Wednesday, November 2nd

Access to Capital the SBA The 504 loan Program #VetBiz Success – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – 11/2/22

  • Learn how to purchase your own facility with as little as 10% down, below market rates, and avoid state taxes and fees on the SBA portion of the loan.
  • Presenter: James Venia, Vice President, Pursuit
  • Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), Region II NY/NJ/PR/USVI https://vbocregion2.com/

Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4miyfhdab&oeidk=a07ejg47gahf458da73

SBIR/STTR Program #VetBiz Success – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – 11/2/22

  • The Federal Government provides Grants for Research and Development through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
    • Learn about the funding procedure, eligibility requirements of the grants, the participating Federal Agencies, and tips of proposal writing
  • Presenter: Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, the U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Hosted by: Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | BrooklynSBDC.org

Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/3f40ENG

Thursday, November 3rd

How to write your capabilities statement and how to define your government target market – or “Marketing to the Government” #VetBiz Success – 10:00 am to 11:00 am – 11/3/22

  • In this webinar, businesses will understand how the government buys, and how they can communicate their value to particular government agencies. The workshop will also review how to be a pro-active bidder and learn about government contracting opportunities before they become public. Finally, the workshop will review how to create a capability statement, an essential marketing document when you network with the government.
  • Presenter: Lauren Linakis, Assistant Director, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), at Farmingdale State College, Long Island NY
  • Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), Region II NY/NJ/PR/USVI https://vbocregion2.com/

Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4miyfhdab&oeidk=a07ej4yxg8qd981054e

Neuro-Marketing #VetBiz Success – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – 11/3/22

  • Join usto learn about the new science of consumer decisions, Neuro-Marketing tools, Neuro-marketing strategy, and Neuro-marketing Examples.  What is Neuro-marketing ● How Neuroscience Affects Consumer Decision-Making
  • Presenter: Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, the U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Hosted by: Women’s Business Center (WBC), Queens Economic Development Corporation | queensny.org

Registration Link: https://queensny.org/event/nm/

Friday, November 4th

Access to Capital SBA 7(a) loan Program and the Express loan Program #VetBiz Success – 10:00 am to 11:00 am – 11/4/22

  • Learn how to access financing for working capital, lines of credit, real estate, equipment, and more.
  • Presenter: Dustin Krause, Senior Relationship Manager, Vice President, Pursuit
  • Hosted by: Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | BrooklynSBDC.org

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3N240gL

Access to Capital SBA Microloan Program and Community Advantage Loan Program #VetBiz Success – 11:15 am to 12:15 pm – 11/4/22

  • SBA CDFI Financing; Microloans and Community Advantage loans
  • Learn how to access financing for working capital, supplies, equipment, and more.
  • Presenter: Tshering Gurung, Senior Manager of Business Development and Training, Accompany Capital
  • Hosted by: the Women’s Enterprise Development Center | Mid-Hudson Women’s Business Center wedcbiz.org

Tuesday, November 8th

How to Respond to an RFP #VetBiz Success – 10:00 am to 11:00 am – 11/8/22

  • This webinar will help businesses understand how to write winning proposals for government contracts. By the end of the webinar, businesses will be able to identify contract opportunities realistic for them, understand how the government describes what it needs, prepare responsive and effective proposals, and improve their chances at winning government contracts.
  • Presenter: Lauren Linakis, Assistant Director, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), at Farmingdale State College, Long Island, NY
  • Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), Region II NY/NJ/PR/USVI https://vbocregion2.com/

Tuesday, November 15th

Surety Bonds #VetBiz Success – 10:00 am to 11:00 am – 11/15/22

Surety Bonds: What is a bond?

Bonding Vs. Insurance (hint: They are NOT the same), Role of the Surety Bond Agent (the middleman/woman), Types of Surety Bonds you’ll need as a contractor, how your company is evaluated, obtaining a Bond/ Required information, what’s needed to maintain your bond line, Costs of Bonds

  • Presenter: Lori Fay, President and Founder of the Loxme Group
  • Hosted by: The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC), Region II NY/NJ/PR/USVI https://vbocregion2.com/

Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4miyfhdab&oeidk=a07ej1b4txufc6fe863