What is the Office of Interagency Affairs? Check out our latest blog that discusses the role of our Interagency team here at Advocacy. Full article: advocacy.sba.gov/2024/09/17/wha…

Market research helps find customers for your business. Competitive analysis helps you make your business unique. Combine them to find a unique advantage for your business. Our business guide can help: Business Guide | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

NOW OPEN! Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 National #SmallBusinessWeek Awards, which recognize the achievements of small businesses and their contributions to America's economy. The deadline is December 5. Learn how to submit nominations: sba.gov/nsbw

Are you an entrepreneur support organization? Join SBA for its 4th Annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit (Nov 14–15; virtual). Participate with fellow ESOs nationwide and help build a more inclusive community. #ESOSummit2024 bit.ly/4elR7Ln

Grow your #SmallBiz through the 8(a) Business Development Program! The program provides training and technical assistance to help disadvantaged small businesses compete for federal contracts. Learn how to apply: sba.gov/8a

Business owners in declared disaster areas can apply for SBA assistance to help you recover. 📝 Apply for assistance: sba.gov/disaster Get help with your application: 📞 (800) 659-2955 📧 [email protected] Follow SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience for more #Helene updates.

Cyberattacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year and are a big threat to small businesses. Join the #SBACyberSummit on October 16 and October 23 and learn about strategies and resources to help you protect your business! Register now: bit.ly/SBACyberSummit…

#Helene update: Disaster loans are now available for businesses and residents in declared disaster areas to help communities recover and rebuild. ✍️ Apply online or in-person: sba.gov/hurricane-hele… For more help: ☎️ Call: 800‐659‐2955 ✉️ [email protected]

Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Del. related to economic losses from drought and excessive heat that occurred on June 1 through July 31. For information and to apply online visit SBA.gov/disaster

🛡️ October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! Keep your business safe from threats by: ✅ Securing your networks ✅ Turning on multifactor authentication ✅ Updating software 🔗 More tips: sba.gov/cybersecurity ✍️ Register for the #SBACyberSummit: bit.ly/SBACyberSummit…

Through the SBA microloan program, small businesses and certain nonprofits can borrow up to $50,000 for startup & expansion costs. The average microloan is about $13,000. For more on the program: Microloans | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: #SmallBusinesses: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ( USPTO) is excited to announce the “Create & Innovate Tour”! 🔗 Learn more about the tour and how your #smallbiz can participate: ow.ly/5vw850TvMMS

SBA and U.S. Department of Labor are collaborating on the next TEAMS program entrepreneurship workshop for #milspouses. This two-hour workshop, available at no cost, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to learn about critical #smallbiz skills Register here: bit.ly/3XtJkne

Join us at the #SBIR/#STTR Fall Innovation Conference Dec 3-5 in Austin! Learn about the nation’s largest source of non-dilutive funding for high-growth startups and small businesses. Network with investors and key federal leadership. bit.ly/4dhUd1m

October is National Disability Awareness Month! Explore resources to help small businesses hire Americans with disabilities: Hire employees with disabilities | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

Meet Delaware SBDC business advisor Lissette Cabrera-Galloza: Ms. Cabrera-Galloza supports #smallbusiness with her extensive knowledge of banking & business development & her ability to advise in English & Spanish. To connect with Delaware SBDC: delawaresbdc.org #HispanicHeritageMonth

Meet Delaware SBDC business advisor Maria Freudenthal: Ms. Freudenthal is a multilingual Chilean native with a passion for helping individuals achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. To connect with Delaware SBDC: delawaresbdc.org #HispanicHeritageMonth

Have you signed up for SBA’s Military Community Holiday Shopping webinar on Oct. 24? This event will help #VetBiz owners drive awareness of their #smallbiz, find free marketing opportunities, and learn about holiday shopping guides. RSVP here: bit.ly/4erwsoA

🌱 Explore top benefits of #NIH SEED funding: • Non-dilutive 💰 • Boosts credibility 📈 • Empowers women and inclusion 💪 Discover how SEED empowers early-stage #biotech innovation: seed.nih.gov/small-business….