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SCORE Small Business Mentors and SBA to Co-Host National Small Business Week Virtual Summit May 2-5

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SCORE , mentors to America's small businesses, is co-hosting the 2022 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit , "Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship," with the U.S. Small Business Administration from May 2-5.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SCORE , mentors to America's small businesses, is co-hosting the 2022 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit , "Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship," with the U.S. Small Business Administration from May 2-5.
  • Sessions during the event will include topics on how to coach your small business team to success, how to market your small business, grow sales and transform your small business with technology.
  • The SBA will also announce the 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year from among the state winners represented.
  • Register for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit here .

SBA Announces “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship” Bus Tour to Highlight Historic Economic Recovery During National Small Business Week

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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Washington, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 2, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, will launch the Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship bus tour to coincide with National Small Business Week 2022 .

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  • Washington, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 2, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, will launch the Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship bus tour to coincide with National Small Business Week 2022 .
  • For more information about bus tour stops, National Small Business Week, and other event information, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW .
  • For nearly 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of Americas entrepreneurs and small business owners.
  • As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.

SBA Honors 2022 Phoenix Award Champions for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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It will also recognize SBA partners for their involvement in entrepreneurial development, disaster recovery, government contracting, financial development, and overall support for small businesses and entrepreneurship.

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  • It will also recognize SBA partners for their involvement in entrepreneurial development, disaster recovery, government contracting, financial development, and overall support for small businesses and entrepreneurship.
  • The SBA congratulates the following 2022 National Small Business Week Phoenix Award winners:
    A Missouri native, Brittany Lynn Moog moved to Panama City in 2016 with the goal of opening a year-round indoor swim school.
  • An SBA $110,000 disaster business loan helped Brittany Moog rebuild Bitty Bubbles Swim School and save the jobs of her staff.
  • His personal knowledge of businesses and dedication toward recovery efforts helped disaster weary residents and business owners to persevere in the aftermath of multiple hurricanes.

Administrator Guzman Honors State Small Business Persons of the Year Award Winners

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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The winners will be formally recognized on May 5 during the National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summits Awards Ceremony, May 2-5.

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  • The winners will be formally recognized on May 5 during the National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summits Awards Ceremony, May 2-5.
  • I am delighted to recognize our National Small Business Week winners from across the country who have stepped up to build their businesses, create jobs, and power historic recovery over the past year, Administrator Guzman said.
  • For more than 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of Americas entrepreneurs and small business owners.
  • As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Tarandeep Bawa, ITegrity President & CEO, named SBA's 2022 Small Business Person of the Year for Maryland

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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SILVER SPRING, Md., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tarandeep Bawa, ITegrity's President and CEO, was awarded this year's Small Business Administration's (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year Award for the State of Maryland. The Small Business Person of the Year award recognizes top entrepreneurs and their small businesses from across the country—noting their innovation, ingenuity, and creativity. To be eligible for this award, nominees had to meet rigorous criteria including a dedication to small business efforts through a substantiated history as an established business, expanded business growth in both employment and profit, resiliency to adversity, and a commitment to their community. ITegrity was able to meet this criteria through significant growth over the past several years and has expanded capabilities while receiving positive ratings from all customers.

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  • Tarandeep Bawa, ITegrity's President and CEO, was awarded this year's Small Business Administration's (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year Award for the State of Maryland.
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tarandeep Bawa, ITegrity's President and CEO, was awarded this year's Small Business Administration's (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year Award for the State of Maryland.
  • The Small Business Person of the Year award recognizes top entrepreneurs and their small businesses from across the countrynoting their innovation, ingenuity, and creativity.
  • Each year, the Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates National Small Business Week (NSBW) by recognizing the achievements of outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States.

Registration Opens for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship”

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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Washington, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that registration for its 2022 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship, is now open.

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  • Washington, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that registration for its 2022 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship, is now open.
  • During National Small Business Week, the SBA will hold its NSBW Virtual Summit from May 2-5, 2022, in cosponsorship with SCORE .
  • Visit online at National Small Business Week 4-Day Virtual Summit Registration (onlinexperiences.com) to register.
  • As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.

U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute Announce Launch of New Engagement Series, Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Washington, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) announced the launch of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community (BBA Resource Community), a new engagement series geared toward connecting Americas 32.5 million small businesses with critical resources and information about the Biden-Harris Administrations efforts to support entrepreneurs.

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  • Washington, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) announced the launch of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community (BBA Resource Community), a new engagement series geared toward connecting Americas 32.5 million small businesses with critical resources and information about the Biden-Harris Administrations efforts to support entrepreneurs.
  • Through the BBA Resource Community, respected leaders from small businesses, economic development, and other sectors will headline briefings and training.
  • The BBA Resource Community will also provide opportunities for small business owners to expand their networks and connect with key stakeholders that are critical for business success.
  • Through Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community, the Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute will convene experts from across government, business, and advocacy to provide small business leaders with critical training and resources, as well as updates on new opportunities for small businesses.

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Washington, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, announced that National Small Business Week (NSBW): Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship will take place May 1-7, 2022.

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  • Washington, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, announced that National Small Business Week (NSBW): Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship will take place May 1-7, 2022.
  • National Small Business Week is a time to honor and celebrate Americas entrepreneurs and innovative startups.
  • This years theme, Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship, celebrates the resiliency and tenacity of Americas entrepreneurs who are doing their part to power our nations historic economic comeback , said Administrator Guzman.
  • As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on Today’s Strong Jobs Day Numbers

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Saturday, March 5, 2022
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Thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Presidents comprehensive vaccination strategy, businesses and schools are open and more Americans are safely returning to work.

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  • Thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Presidents comprehensive vaccination strategy, businesses and schools are open and more Americans are safely returning to work.
  • This is especially critical for our small businesses that need a strong workforce to reopen and ready their businesses to thrive.
  • The SBA is also focused on rebuilding our manufacturing sector and strengthening our supply chains to help make our companies more competitive.
  • It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs through Minority Serving Institutions

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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As Black History Month gets underway, the announcement highlights the Agencys commitment to creating funding opportunities that increase equity for small business owners a priority under Administrator Guzman.

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  • As Black History Month gets underway, the announcement highlights the Agencys commitment to creating funding opportunities that increase equity for small business owners a priority under Administrator Guzman.
  • Currently, OWBO funds and supports the largest WBC network in the history of the SBA , with 140 centers in 49 states and Puerto Rico.
  • The Office of Womens Business Ownerships (OWBO) mission is to enable and empower women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education, and support.
  • It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.