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SBA Sponsored Events

Illustration of a person in front of a computer with text that includes, National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, September 13-15, 2021

Join the SBA for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs

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finance

Capital Summit 2021 (in-person), September 14 at 9AM PDT

Join SBA San Francisco District Director Julie Clowes, and a panel of banks, credit unions and other small business lenders as they discuss financing options for your business. You’ll have an opportunity to learn first-hand from the lenders themselves what lending products they offer and the type of information they need from borrowers in order to fund loans. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and meet with some of the lenders one on one

We have resources that will help you get on the right start to launch your business as well as match you up with the right funding source to grow your business

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Government contracting

Federal Small Business Set-Asides, September 16 at 10AM PDT

Join SBA Procurement Center Representatives Aaron Parra and Ms. Yuri Dyson, to discuss how federal agency small business contracting goals are determined.  Webinar topics include:

  • How the market research phase performed by federal buyers is a crucial opportunity for small businesses to influence set aside decisions
  • How SBA’s Procurement Center Representatives are involved to maximize federal agencies’ use of small businesses

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Legal Issues of Doing Business Online, September 23 at 11AM PDT 

Join Start Small Think Big along with SBA and Small Business Majority (SBM) for a workshop on doing business online 

The webinar covers issues related to intellectual property use on business websites, terms of use/service, and privacy policies, along with some general best practice guidance for small business owners who are doing business online or pivoting to digital

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SFDO Calendar of Events

SBA Programs & Resources

Photo of two people in front of a laptop with text that includes, HUBZone Program. The SBA logo is at the bottom.

If your company is located in a designated historically underutilized business zone, it may be eligible for set-aside government contracts.  The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least three percent of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year

Learn More 

Illustration of a laptop with text that includes, PPP Forgiveness Portal

SBA launched a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans $150,000 or less and through participating lenders, to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA

For assistance, watch the training video here.  Borrowers may also call (877) 552-2692

Learn More


COVID-19 Relief Options

SBA offers several relief options to help businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations recover from the impacts of COVID-19.  Review all options or skip to a specific program in the information that follows

SBA is currently offering the following funding options:

  • COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
  • SBA debt relief (for existing borrowers)

SBA is contacting eligible businesses regarding:

  • Targeted EIDL Advance (limited eligibility)
  • Supplemental Targeted Advance (limited eligibility)

Learn More

 


 

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SBA’s participation or support in these events is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity 

Legal Issues of Doing Business Online webinar pursuant to Cosponsorship Authorization #20-0912-47. SBA’s participation in these Cosponsored Activities 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