Searching for capital to finance a small business can be overwhelming, especially for the millions of rural small business owners working to boost their community’s economy. Join this webinar with the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn tips for navigating the rural small business financing landscape, including what to look for and avoid in your search for funds.
The EDGE: Webinar series with the Region 8 Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority are launching a new six-part webinar series targeted for small businesses in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. This partnership will generate small business resources on the most pressing issues for small business owners.
Webinars in the series
The EDGE: Small business resources to tackle childcare
Time: Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 5:30pm MT
Business owners are reliant on a robust childcare infrastructure to support their workforce. However, there are currently not enough childcare investments that supplement the needs of small business owners and their employees. Join us as we explore different avenues to support your small business employees through childcare resources to meet your community's and your business's needs.
This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
The EDGE: Federal opportunities to grow your workforce
Time: Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 10:00am MT
Recruiting and retaining a strong workforce is one of the top issues facing small business owners today. Federal investments in workforce development have the potential to create a skilled workforce to grow your business! Join this webinar to learn tips for navigating these opportunities that will help you find the right employees for you and your business.
This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
The EDGE: Apprenticeships: How to build your talent pipeline
Time: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 10:00am MT
Recruiting and retaining a strong workforce is one of the top issues facing small business owners today. Apprenticeships are often great ways for small businesses to tap into a skilled workforce and grow their talent pipeline with on site work experience. Join this webinar to learn how apprenticeship programs can help build your talent and create a pipeline to full-time employment.
This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
The EDGE: Cybersecurity: AI, Phishing Scams and Hacks!
Time: Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 10:00am MT
Recent technology has advanced entrepreneurs and their ability to reach customers and innovate to create efficiency within their businesses. However, these gifts also pose a threat to the security of the nation’s small business owners. Join this webinar to learn the basics about artificial intelligence (AI), phishing scams, hacks and other cyber issues that are threatening the safety and security of our small businesses.
This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
The EDGE: Cybersecurity: Requirements for government procurement
Time: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 10:00am MT
Government procurement contracts are a fantastic opportunity to grow one’s small business. However, there are many different cybersecurity requirements that the Department of Defense obligates contracts to meet. Join this webinar to learn about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) from experts in the field, including the Lead for Small Business Engagement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.
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