SBA Cyber Summit, Disaster Preparedness Tips and More

 

Join SBA's webinar on October 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The webinar will feature a panel discussion with Gabe Esparza, Associate Administrator, SBA’s Office of International Trade; and small business owners Eduardo Ortiz of Coforma, LLC, in Washington, D.C. and Alejandro Ramirez of Universal Spartan, LLC, in Vine Grove, Kentucky.  The discussion will focus on financial wellness and the importance of equity and opportunity to help uplift and support Hispanic-owned small businesses. The panel will also discuss SBA initiatives and resources that support small business recovery, Hispanic-owned startups seeking to launch and help for existing Hispanic-owned small businesses as they pivot and grow in a post-COVID world. Register   Looking for resources and tips to protect your small business against cyber threats? Join SBA for its first-ever National Cyber Summit on October 26, 2022 at Noon EDT. The free event will highlight tools, tips, and resources to help strengthen small business cybersecurity.   Register   This week, SBA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency announced partnerships to help small and disadvantaged businesses access capital and resources, working to ensure that all businesses can benefit from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Watch the video from Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Secretary Pete Buttigieg for more information. Learn more   This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Michigan and Illinois to meet inspiring small business owners who were able to pivot, recover and grow with help from SBA programs and resources. Follow the Administrator on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see photos and videos of all her visits to small businesses across America. As a small business owner, you know what it means to build something worth protecting. Since the moment you dreamed up your business concept, you’ve done everything in your power to make sure it is successful and sustainable. Having a strategy for addressing expected obstacles is a big part of that. Preparing for the unexpected, however, is just as important. Disasters, by nature, are unpredictable. But they don’t have to catch you off guard. Being ready for a wide range of scenarios is the best protection you can have. Learn more   If you own a small business in the construction or service industry, you may need a surety bond. SBA-backed surety bonds can help you compete for larger contracts and grow your business. Learn more   Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn about community initiatives and resources. And, save the date for upcoming webinars on October 12, 2022 and October 26, 2022. Register New Ascent Journey: Growing Globally This week, SBA launched a new educational module for Ascent, a digital training platform that helps women entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. The new module, “Growing Globally” explores ways women entrepreneurs can expand their small businesses into new, international markets.  Learn more SBA Announces $7.2 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Emerging Micro-Entrepreneurs  This week, SBA announced a $7.2 million grant award to 38 organizations under the Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME). The PRIME award will support these nonprofit organizations as they help low-income entrepreneurs get financing to establish and expand their small businesses or provide capacity-building training for other organizations that provide capital to underserved small businesses.    Learn more Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting small business owners like Silvia Paulino who are making a big impact on the economy and their communities. Paulino started Silvia's Bakery in Philadelphia as a home-based business after she immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Sales quickly grew and she expanded the bakery business, moving into a larger facility and retail store to meet the needs of her community. With help from her local Small Business Development Center, she received counseling and training to grow the business. Learn more National Small Business Week Awards The National Small Business Week Awards are back! SBA is now accepting nominations for its 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Could you be our next winner? Submit your nomination today. Learn more Webinar: Small Business Retirement Plans (Presented in Spanish) Are you a small business owner looking for more information about retirement plans? Join the U.S. Department of Labor for a webinar in Spanish on September 27, 2022 to learn more about retirement plan options. Register Tribal Consultations on 8(a) Business Development Program Regulations SBA will hold a series of tribal consultation meetings and listening sessions in September and October to seek input on proposed revisions to 8(a) Business Development Program regulations. SBA is requesting comments on how best to propose policies that would impact Alaska Native Corporations, tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and 8(a) participants owned by these entities. See the links below for event and pre-registration details. Honolulu, HI – September 28

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TROPICAL STORM IAN Community Notification #2 (4:00 p.m. Update)

(September 25, 2022 – 4:00 p.m.) - (Sept. 25, 2022 – 3:30 p.m.) -   Broward County and South Florida are no longer in the forecast cone, which means we are no longer expected to receive a direct hit from Tropical Storm Ian. However, and that is a big however – Ian is anticipated to quickly become a major hurricane Monday night and Tuesday as it passes over far western Cuba and into the warm waters in the SE Gulf of Mexico Tuesday night and Wednesday. Confidence is high in this general scenario, although there are significant track uncertainties once Ian enters the SE Gulf and nears Florida. Much of Florida remains at risk from significant impacts. Possible threats/impacts associated with Ian will increase beginning on Tuesday, including: - Widespread rain leading to flooding - Gusty winds, with at least gusts of tropical storm force - Coastal flooding, particularly along the Gulf coast - Risk of tornadoes   Impacts WILL extend beyond the cone!! - Small changes in the track can still make a BIG difference in impacts across South Florida, especially with a large and powerful hurricane moving parallel to the coast. Continue to closely monitor future forecasts. Recommended Storm Preparation   Residents should monitor storm information via local media sources, and continue preparations for the storm.   Prepare   While the storm track has shifted, South Florida and Broward County is still on the edge of the cone and impacts will extend beyond it. All tropical threats are still possible for South Florida including damaging wind, storm surge and heavy rainfall.   ·        Secure loose outdoor objects before the arrival of winds likely beginning Tuesday night. ·        Secure important papers (such as insurance and personal documents) in a waterproof container. ·        Check portable stoves and other cooking equipment, as well as flashlights and portable radios, to make sure items are in good working order.   ·        Keep your phone and backup batteries fully charged in anticipation of any power outages due to the storm's winds. ·        Always have several days of water, food and clothing for every member of the family. You should plan to be self-sufficient for at least the first 72 hours following a storm’s impact.   ·        Do not stress if you cannot find bottled water. Fill pitchers, containers, pots and pans and the bathtub with tap water to ensure an additional supply of safe drinking water should water service be interrupted. ·        Check storm drains near your home daily to make sure they are clear of debris.    Status of City Services ·        All City of Weston administrative offices are open regular business hours Monday. ·        Garbage collection – normal operations on Monday. ·        All City of Weston Parks will remain open for regular operating hours on Monday, September 26 until further notice.   Lake Levels - The City is following its own Emergency Operations plan. Staff is continuously monitoring the storm’s activity. The City’s Public Works Department staff works in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, which operates the regional stormwater canal systems, to lower the levels of water in these canals to allow for the system to handle additional rainfall.   Information from Broward County: For information regarding special needs registry, the Broward County Hurricane Hotline is available at 954-831-4000 or dial 3-1-1. Visit Broward.org/Hurricane for countywide cancellations and closures. Information from the City of Weston: Details and resources are available in the NEWS section of the homepage of the City’s website, or on our Hurricane Preparedness page. Stay connected with your City! Visit WestonFL.org/Connect and subscribe to eNews to receive updates throughout the storm. Follow the City of Weston on Twitter at Twitter.com/CityofWeston for ongoing updates and set an audible alert for our Alert account at Twitter.com/WestonFLAlert. Register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston.

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