UPCOMING EVENTS

SBA Alabama District Office Lending Overview Workshop The 7(a) loan program is SBA’s primary program for providing financial assistance to small businesses for essentially any business purpose. The terms and conditions, like the guaranty percentage and loan amount, may vary by the type of loan. Come learn about the different types of 7a Loans used. Upcoming Dates: Nob 10 | 10:00 to 11:30 am CST Dec 8 | 10:00 to 11:30 am CST Register   For any questions, contact roderick.perkins@sba.gov

UAH SBDC and PTAC 14th Annual Small Business Matchmaker

Oct 20 | 7:15 am to 12:00 pm CST

The Jackson Center in Huntsville (In-Person)

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MSS Veterans Business Outreach Center is hosting “Lunch and Learn” series for upcoming Veteran’s Small Business Week

Become Lender Ready

Oct 31 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST

US Patent & Trademark

Nov 1 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST

7 Things Your Social Media Plan Should Include

Nov 2 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST

IRS & Small Business Impacts

Nov 3 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST

Introduction to Government Contracting

Nov 4 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST

Register for Upcoming Events

For any questions, contact:

Mark L. Scott | Director, VBOC at MSU

mscott@business.msstate.edu

662-325-4990

Now Accepting Nominations!

Do you have or know someone who has a successful small business that deserves national recognition? National Small Business Week is dedicated to honoring outstanding small business and the contributions they make to our economy. Nominate yourself or a business today!

Eligibility

1. Is the owner a legal resident of the U.S. or its territories? 
2. Has the business been operating for at least 3 years?
3. Have they received any type of SBA assistance? Which could include but is not limited to:
   • SBA loans – 7(a), 504, microloans
   • Counseling from SBDC, PTAC, SCORE, VBOC, WBC
   • Contracting Programs
   • Disaster Relief
   • Initiatives – Boots to Business, Emerging Leaders, etc.

Quick Steps to Nominate

1. Download NSBW Award Nomination Guidelines
2. Download SBA Background Form 3300
3. Download the corresponding Award Nomination Form (SBA Form 3301, SBA Form 3302,…,SBA Form 3315, etc.) for the award you wish to nominate by clicking on the name of the award.
4. Complete both forms, provide any supporting documentation and scan all into 1 PDF document.
5. Determine which box account (either Alabama or specific award box account) to submit your 1 PDF document.

Still have Questions? To learn more about how to nominate a business or self-nominate by registering for office hours and get your questions answered.

Upcoming Dates:

Oct 24 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm CST

Nov 7| 12:00 to 1:00 pm CST

Nov 21 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm CST

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For any questions, contact:

 megyn.rodriguez@sba.gov