Indigenous Communities Webinar

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On March 11, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This historic legislation was designed to enable all Americans to respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Under the American Rescue Plan, EDA was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to [...]

Before & After Wildfires – SBA Disaster Preparedness Webinar

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Event for City, County & Community Leaders interested in learning about wildfire preparedness and Wildfire Disaster Declarations About this event As communities around California prepare for another fire season, please join the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance and SBA District Office leaders from Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco and Sacramento for a free webinar on [...]

How to Pivot Your Business during COVID-19

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In this webinar we will discuss the current state of business, and how small business owners have had to reinvent their business models. We will offer suggestions and avenues to assist participants with pivoting their service or product delivery methods. In addition, we will visit how collaborations can provide unique success avenues. SBA will share [...]

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Good Jobs Webinar

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On March 11, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This historic legislation was designed to enable all Americans to respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Under the American Rescue Plan, EDA was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to [...]

Innovative Models to Create a More Equitable Lending Landscape for Underserved Entrepreneurs

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The pandemic exposed deep structural inequities in America’s financial system. When COVID-19 hit the U.S., it became clear that millions of Americans and small businesses were disconnected from our banking system. This session will cover the kinds of partnerships and innovative programs that were created to help fill the capital void for the small businesses [...]

Employee Retention: Keeping a Strong Workforce

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Employers in the manufacturing industry understand that they’re fighting an extremely competitive war for talent. One of the best ways to win is by ensuring you are retaining the talent you currently have. By doing so, you mitigate the high costs that come with employee turnover. In this webinar, presented by Denise Rice, President & [...]

What You Need to Know About the Updated COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

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The COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards were updated earlier this year in June and now California business owners, managers, and supervisors need to be prepared to function according to the revisions. Many have questions like: Are face coverings required in manufacturing facilities? Will Cal/OSHA issue citations for employers who do not implement all provisions of the [...]

Federal Export Resources To Help You Sell In International Markets

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Join us for a collaborative webinar, which covers services and tools provided by the U.S. Commercial Service, EXIM Bank and SBA to help minority- and women-owned businesses become successful exporters. Whether a business is exploring, preparing or ready to export, this program provides insights and products that may increase the efficiency, quality and impact of [...]

Unlock the Secrets of Collaboration to Improve Team Performance

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One of an organization's biggest challenges is getting its diverse talent to work together in the most efficient and profitable way. A myth exacerbating this difficult challenge is that mixed personalities "won't ever get along." The truth is that in the right environment such talent can be turned into high-performance teams with the right conflict [...]

EDA’s Latest Funding Opportunity: Everything You Need to Know

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Through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has committed to provide $3 billion in funding to aid communities recovering from the economic impact of the public health crisis caused by COVID-19. This webinar will provide an overview of the Investing in America’s programs, which include: Build Back Better Regional Challenge; Good [...]

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