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United Nations Procurement Roundtables

Hear from the U.S. Commercial Service and U.S. Mission to the United Nations (UN) about the procurement of products/services in three mission-critical industries. Learn about the UN’s growing market for renewable energy solutions, and the $9.5 billion aviation/defense/security and $4.7 billion information communication and telecommunications (ICT) markets! Register below:

  1. Procurement ICT Industry Roundtable (10/13 at 6AM PT/9AM ET)
  2. Renewable Energy (10/13 at 8AM PT/11AM ET)
  3. Aviation, Defense and Security (10/13 at 12:30PM PT/03:30PM ET

 

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Reframe Your Export Game! How Video Marketing is Getting More Eyes on U.S. Manufacturers, 10/13 at 11AM 

Looking to build your bottom line through new export sales?

This free webinar will feature accomplished small business manufacturers sharing insight that can help you grow your company’s international sales, including discussion of video marketing strategies.

The roundtable discussion will also include an overview of federal government tools, resources, and services available to support U.S. manufacturers looking to grow global sales. Register

 

Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community

Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on Wednesday, October 12 at 11AM to learn about community initiatives and resources.

The goal of this webinar will be to connect small businesses with critical resources and information, including how the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan create opportunities for small businesses. Register

Disclaimer: Co-sponsorship Authorization # 22-13-C: The SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

 

 

Fire Prevention Week: October 9-15

Did you know a fire can become life-threatening in just 2 minutes? Make sure you have an evacuation plan in place for your employees. Learn more

 

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The National Small Business Week Awards are back! SBA is now accepting nominations for its 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Could you be our next winner? Submit your nomination today. Deadline to submit is December 8, 2022 at 12PM.  

Learn more

 

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Small Business Training Events

SBA and its resource partners – SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, and Veterans Business Outreach Center – continually offer training and educational programs. A sample is highlighted below, and the full calendar of training programs and webinars is found at San Francisco District Office (SFDO) Upcoming Events link.

Finding Customers / Marketing Your Idea (10/12 at 08:30AM)

Adding Climate Change to the Menu (10/12 at 3PM)

Your Website Without Coding (10/12 at 05:30PM)

Lessons Learned Starting & Running Restaurants (10/13 at 9AM)

Financial Statement Basics (10/13 at 11AM)

 

SFDO Upcoming Events

 

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