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 Register today to secure your spot for these great workshops presented by SBA Cleveland District Office and local SBA Resource Partners!



Managing Your COVID EIDL Loan Repayment

Please join us for this webinar if you are an entrepreneur or business owner and would like a survey of the SBA programs and resources available to help your business Start, Expand, Grow, and Recover! We’ll be talking about loan programs, technical assistance opportunities and more. This program is free and open to the public. 

Thursday, January 26, 2023
1:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 9, 2023
1:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 23, 2023
1:00 p.m.

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SBA Basics Webinar: Overview and Programs

Join us for this webinar if you are an entrepreneur or business owner and would like a survey of the SBA programs and resources available to help your business Start, Expand, Grow, and Recover!

We’ll be talking about loan programs, technical assistance opportunities and more. This program is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
11:00 a.m.

 
11:00 a.m.

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Starting or growing a Veteran-Owned Small Business

Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration SBA.  The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, service members (including National Guard and reserves) and their spouses are eligible to participate. Participants are introduced to skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business. 

February 23, 2023
8:30 a.m. 

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Meet the Lenders! 2023

Let us help you get a loan for your small business.  The target participant has a small business at least a year old, is considering a bank loan application, but unsure how to proceed.

At this program you will:

  • Speak with multiple, selected SBA-backed lenders.
  • Introduce your business need, get critical feedback, and begin the loan application process.
  • Get a feel for what lenders are looking for in a positive, friendly, neutral environment.
  • Improve your chances of getting a loan for your business!

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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Preparing for Construction Season

Is your business ready for the upcoming construction season? Are you bonded? Do you have enough bonding? Do you know where to find contracts to bid on? Have you created your Drug Free Workplace plan? Join us for Preparing for Construction season to help you get there.

Presentations will include:
• How to find bid opportunities with the Ohio Department of Transportation
• How to find bid opportunities with the federal government
• What is a Drug Free Workplace plan and how it can help your business
• How the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help get you the right surety bond for your next project

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
9:00 a.m.

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Resource Partner events


January 25, 2023

Simple Steps Series 4: Financial Projections

January 26, 2023

Making Your Plan “Bankable” (Growth Capital)

January 27, 2023

Latino Construction Capacity Initiative

January 31, 2023

Popcorn and a Movie: Exploring the Government Marketplace

 

Simple Steps 5: Funding

February 7, 2023

Make Your Small Business More Accessible

February 8, 2023

Website Planning 101

 

Establish a Professional Domain, Website, & Email for Your Business

March 2, 2023

So You Want to Start a Business

 


Find out more about resource partner events that are coming up by visiting the Cleveland District Office Calendar


 

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