Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced that the SBA has issued 49 grants up to $200,000 each to organizations supporting startups through specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program.
“FAST funding, which fuels innovation to keep America competitive globally, has Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced the expansion of the SBA’s Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) network with 14 new awards. These awards aim to enhance the reach and impact of the SBA’s support for innovative small businesses and entrepreneurial support organizations across the country.
“As the Biden-Harris Administration continues to SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Awards to 44 Innovation Accelerator Partnerships
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) Stage Two winners. Forty-four accelerator partnerships received between $50,000 and $150,000 each to advance their work supporting small businesses and startups in 43 State Trade Expansion Program Awardees to Provide Financial Support for Trade Missions and Training
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s more than 34 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced $20 million in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants have been awarded to 43 state and territory international trade agencies to provide financial support to small businesses in growing the volume Agency Highlights Key Resources and Support
to Help Communities Prepare for and Recover from Disasters
This month, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, is encouraging small businesses to take proactive steps to safeguard their operations from potential natural disasters. This year’s theme is “Prepare Now, Recover Faster.”
“As the frequency and intensity Regulatory Fairness Board Members Provide Regional Perspectives to Federal Agencies
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, joined Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to discuss ways the SBA and FTC are helping small businesses compete on a level playing field with large businesses.
“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA, the FTC, and SBA Administrator Guzman Opens Application Window for Lenders Filling Gaps in Credit Markets Nonbank Licenses Will Enable SBA Loan Guarantees to Spur Lending in Underserved Communities and for Green InvestmentsToday, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, opened applications for non-traditional lenders to secure an SBA Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced a new funding solicitation for the SBA’s Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) Initiative that will make awards for the first time at two funding levels: emerging and mature clusters. The RIC solicitation will open on July 1, 2024, and will close on July 26 at 1:00 PM ET.
“President Biden is delivering historic Join us for an information session on how to access disaster assistance from the SBA as it relates to small businesses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island that were impacted by the severe storms and flash flooding that occurred in September 2023. FACT SHEET BELOWThursday, June 13 · 9 - 10am EDTReserve a Spot Here
Subject matter experts from the SBA Disaster Field Operations Center will discuss what business owners are eligible for and how to apply!
Applications for disaster Stop by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s downtown Regional Innovation Center every Friday to visit with a Miranda Creative team member in the Chamber’s new collaborative space. One of their professionals will be working from the Center from 9 am – 2 pm to help you gain new insights on how you can improve your company’s marketing. The advertising and PR firm’s principal Maria Miranda was recently recognized as SBA’s 2024 Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year.
‘FriYay!’ is open The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Rhode Island affected by the severe storms and flooding on Dec. 17-19, 2023 and Jan. 9-13, to apply for physical damage disaster loans by May 20 deadline.
The disaster declarations cover Kent, Providence, and Washington counties in Rhode Island, which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. Small businesses and most
Virtual summitMeet fellow business owners and entrepreneurs and get expert advice at this FREE 2-day summit.ContentAbout the eventTuesday, April 30Wednesday, May 1Networking roomsAbout the event
The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summi is happening Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms, and expert business advice from SCORE mentors.
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March came in like a lion for Miranda Creative. In one exciting week, we were honored with not just one but two prestigious awards celebrating our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact.
First, we are delighted to share that Miranda Creative has been recognized as the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Small Business of the Year. This honor is particularly meaningful to us because it highlights the collective effort of our entire team and the impact we’ve had on our local
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District Office and CT Small Business Development Center are hosting the first Connecticut Capital Matchmaker Event, Wednesday November 1st at the Southern Connecticut State University School of Business, New Haven, CT.
The Capital Matchmaker event is a unique opportunity for small business owners to engage directly with SBA lenders, fostering relationships and acquiring valuable insights into the loan programs available to support their growth The SBA Connecticut District Office along with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are hosting a Capital Matchmaker: Funding for Small Businesses on November 1st from 8:30 am to12:00 pm at Southern CT State University’s School of Business. Small businesses and entrepreneurs are encouraged to register and schedule one-on-one meetings with Connecticut SBA Authorized lenders. Interactive workshops geared toward borrowers, a lender panel discussion on ‘How to Get to Yes’, and a business resource expo The CT District Office of the Small Business Administration is hosting an online informational session on how to apply for a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant to help you start exporting internationally and enter new markets. The webinar will take place on October 23rd at 11:00 AM. Presenters include the SBA Connecticut District Office, the Connecticut District Export Council, the International Trade Administration, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Small National Small Business Week 2024 Award nominations are open with numerous award categories and the SBA Connecticut District is hosting 2 webinars on How to Submit an Award Winning Nomination Package. The webinars will take place on, October 19th at 12:00 and November 7th at 2:00. To register visit sba.gov/ct and for more information contact Sheri Cote at sheri.cote@sba.gov or 202-445-6709. CONNECTICUT– The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that $20 million in grant funding has been awarded to state international trade agencies throughout the country via a competitive application process to SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program grant program. Locally, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) was awarded $200,000 of that pool to help provide small businesses with the information and tools they need to succeed in export-related activities.
Exporting activities Connecticut – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District Office has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year Award. Individuals or organizations dedicated to the support of the small business community are encouraged to nominate small businesses with exceptional innovation, growth, community engagement or resilience. Additionally, individuals may self-nominate.
“Small If your small business is looking to sell its goods and services to the global marketplace in 2021, be sure to check out the Connecticut State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
STEP grants are funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and help qualifying small businesses start or expand their international trade activities.
In prior years, a significant portion of STEP grants were used to attend and participate in international trade shows like Hannover Messe and the Paris Air Show. COVID-19 Lending, 7(a), and 504 Loans Make FY20 Largest Loan Volume in Agency History
The U.S. Small Business Administration provided historic levels of capital to small business in the past year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SBA supported over $750 billion of small business financing and economic relief. Nationally, the SBA’s regular lending programs guaranteed more than $28 billion to small businesses in FY20. In addition, it’s COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) As part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and minimize economic disruption to the nation’s 30 million small businesses, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued revised criteria for states or territories seeking an economic injury declaration related to Coronavirus
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:“The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest
Photo: Past Chairpersons Bob Potter (left) and Margo Weitekamp (center) welcome Frank LaMonaca (right) as the new Chairperson of the Southeastern CT Chapter of SCORE.Frank LaMonaca will become the new Chairperson of the Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, leading a team of more than 40 volunteers who provide free mentoring for people starting up or running small businesses throughout the Southeastern region of Connecticut.
“We are delighted to welcome Frank LaMonaca as the new Chairperson for Virtual Small Business Forum
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A free web conference for organizations that serve small businesses.
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Build and strengthen relationships with small business, industry, payroll service providers, non-profit and government organizations.
Learn about products and services available to small WBDC to Elevate Women Entrepreneurs at 6th Annual Women-Owned Business Day
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC), the largest not-for-profit organization in Connecticut dedicated to women’s economic equity, will host the 6th Annual Women-Owned Business Day at the State Capitol, sponsored by The Hartford. All are invited to the free event on Tuesday, April 30th from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, beginning at the Legislative Office building, room 2D, in Hartford.
In recognition of the event, Governor How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected?
With Economic Development Specialist Tanisha Baptiste of the U.S. Small Business Administration, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your business.
Date: Monday, January 7, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW Waterford, CT – The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE is providing free weekly mentoring in Waterford to start-ups and existing small businesses. SCORE counselors are available every Tuesday of the month at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, 914 Hartford Turnpike.
"We really enjoy the opportunity to meet with and help people who want to start up or are running a small business in the Waterford area,” noted Betty Wagner, who leads the Waterford SCORE mentoring team. “We first listen, Old Saybrook, CT – Margo Weitekamp, Chair of Southeastern CT SCORE, was presented the 2017 Connecticut Leadership Award at this year’s annual SBA Small Business Week ceremony held in New Haven, CT. The SCORE Leadership Award is presented each year to an outstanding individual whose team building and leadership skills develop exceptional performance as evaluated by SCORE’s volunteers and their clients. Brian Baxendale, Assistant Regional Director for SCORE in Connecticut handled the presentation on behalf Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: The Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 Reserve your spot: REGISTER NOW
The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to the success of small businesses, will present a free Small Business Workshop on "The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis.”
How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? In this Old Saybrook, CT - The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to the success of small businesses, will present a free Small Business Workshop on "The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis.”
How important is it to have a business plan? Do you know what a SWOT analysis is? Can the two be connected? In this workshop, you will learn the importance of both, what they are used for, what information they should contain, and what they say about your Looking to expand your business? Have a great idea and a well thought out business plan that will create jobs? Attend this workshop with U.S. Small Business Administration's Economic Development Specialist Jessica Rivera to gain insight into the availability of resources to help you meet your goals.
Date: Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 Time: 9:30AM – 11:00AM ESTLocation: Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Reserve Your Space: REGISTER NOW
Contact for questions/info: Ward Guilford, CT – Philip Regas has joined the southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE as a new member of its Guilford mentoring team. SCORE is a volunteer organization that provides free counseling to start-ups and existing small businesses each month in Guilford and eight other Southeast CT locations.
Margo Weitekamp, Chair of southeastern Connecticut SCORE, stated: "We're delighted to welcome Phil to SCORE. His background and experience bring great skills and business expertise to our chapter and Atlanta, GA – The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Connecticut of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by the apartment building fire on June 6, 2016. The deadline to submit applications for physical damage is Sept. 6, 2016.
Low-interest disaster loans are available in Hartford County and the adjacent counties of Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Tolland in An Introduction to the Competitive Grant Process & Community Development Initiativeshosted byCongressman Joe CourtneyWindhamCommunity Investment CorporationConnecticut Housing Finance AuthorityCT Dept. of Economic & Community DevelopmentInstitute of Museum and Library ServicesU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Small Business Administration
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Willimantic, CT 06226TimeRegistration begins at 8 a.m.8:15 Hamden, CT – Community Investment Corporation (CIC), a small business lender based in Hamden, has opened a Providence office to expand financial options for Rhode Island small businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm provides business consulting and financing services through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504, Community Advantage and MicroLoan Programs. CIC’s new office has been established in the Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) at 10 Davol Square.
Mark Cousineau, president of New London, CT – SCORE members from Southeastern Conn.,, who are part of a national organization of small business volunteers and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, teamed up this spring with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to provide business management coaching to junior and senior cadets enrolled in the Department of Management.
Lt. Nicholas Zieser and Capt. Kevin Lopes, working with other CGA instructors in the Management Department, invited SCORE to work with their students Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank was recently named a Preferred Lender Program (PLP) by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This designation allows Chelsea Groton Bank to decide unilaterally on SBA participation in eligible loans. The PLP is part of SBA’s effort to streamline the procedures necessary to provide financial assistance to the small business community.
“The SBA is very pleased to recognize Chelsea Groton Bank as our newest PLP lender in Connecticut,” said Bob Nelson, Acting Connecticut Webster Bank has won four 2015 SBA Eagle Awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The bank was honored as Lender of the Year by Dollar Volume, Top Third Party Lender of the Year, Top Lender to Veterans, and Top Lender for Job Creation and Retention during a ceremony last month in New Haven.
Webster was part of a significant increase in SBA lending in Connecticut for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30. SBA-backed loans rose 18 percent to $238 million, with lending to minorities, veterans, and women New Haven County Added For SBA Disaster Declaration in Connecticut
Atlanta, GA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that the county of New Haven has been added to for the Presidential disaster declaration in Connecticut for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by a severe winter storm and snowstorm on Jan. 26 – 28, 2015.
PNPs located in the following Connecticut counties are eligible to apply to SBA: New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham. Examples of eligible SBA Deadline for Physical Damage Disaster Loans For Private NonProfit Organizations
in Connecticut is June 8
Atlanta, GA –The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible Private NonProfit (PNP) organizations in Connecticut of the June 8 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damages caused by a severe winter storm and snowstorm on Jan. 26 – 28, 2015.
PNPs that provide non-critical services located in New London, Tolland and Windham counties in Connecticut are eligible SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Private Non-Profit Organizations in Connecticut
Atlanta, GA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today certain private non-profit organizations (PNPs) that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low interest rate disaster loans. These loans are available following the Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by a severe winter storm and snowstorm on Jan. 26 – 28, SCORE Comes to New London; Good News for Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Old Saybrook, CT – Small business is the engine that creates jobs and stimulates economic progress in the U.S. and SCORE wants to help small businesses thrive in New London. To make this possible, SCORE is partnering with the City of New London and several key community organizations to bring mentoring service to New London. A team of certified SCORE mentors will begin operating May 14, 2015 from offices at 147 State SCORE Comes to New London This Spring!Join in Helping Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs Succeed
Old Saybrook, CT – SCORE, “Counselors to America's Small Business” and business affiliate of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is pleased to announce the opening of a new mentoring location in New London this spring. With 11,000 members at 350 local chapters throughout the country, this national volunteer organization has been helping to build small businesses for over 50 years.
SCORE is currently
SBA Awards $9M in Grants to 49 Organizations Across America to Help Underserved Communities Access Development Funding and Innovative Research
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Miranda Creative Partners with Regional Innovation Center to Host Complimentary Marketing Sessions, ‘Friyays!’ Through September
SBA Deadline Approaching for Physical Disaster Loans in New London and Windham Counties
The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Celebrated Locally, Recognized Nationally — Miranda Creative Honored with Pair of Awards
SBA Connecticut District Office and CT Small Business Development Center Announce First Capital Matchmaker event in Connecticut
Capital Matchmaker: Funding for Small Businesses
Webinar: How to Apply for a STEP Grant
How to Submit an Award Winning Nomination Webinar
SBA Awards $200K to Expand Connecticut Small Business Exporting
SBA Connecticut District Office Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 National Small Business Week Awards
Explore New International Trade Opportunities in 2021 with a STEP Grant
SBA Provides Historic Level of Lending to CT Small Businesses
SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
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SCORE Welcomes Frank LaMonaca as New Chair of Southeastern CT Chapter
Virtual Small Business Forum
6th Annual Women-Owned Business Day in Hartford is April 30
SCORE Workshop Jan 7 on ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis''
SCORE Volunteers Provide Free Mentoring for Small Businesses in Waterford
Margo Weitekamp Presented With Connecticut’s Leadership Award By SCORE
SCORE to Host Free Workshop on ''The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis''
Free SCORE Workshop on “The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis”
SCORE to Host March 14 Workshop on ''The SBA's Role in the CT Small Business Community''
SCORE Launches New Member Recruitment Campaign, Welcomes Phil Regas to Guilford Mentoring Team
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline in CT for Businesses and Residents Affected by Building Fire is Sept 6
Congressman Joe Courtney to Host Introductions to Competitive Grant Process
Community Investment Corporation Opens Rhode Island Office
Southeastern CT SCORE Provides US Coast Guard Academy Cadets with Business Management Expertise
Chelsea Groton Bank Designated Small Business Administration 'Preferred Lender'
Webster Bank Wins Small Business Honors
New Haven County Added for SBA Disaster Declaration in CT
Disaster Assistance Deadline Approaching in Connecticut
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Private Non-Profits in CT
SCORE Comes to New London; Good News for Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
SCORE Comes to New London This Spring! Volunteers Needed.
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