U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs

02/22/2021

The smallest businesses are getting extra PPP help. What to know before you apply

NAACP and U.S. Small Business Administration mentioned.
#ppploan #ApplyNow #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #smallbiz

President Biden's administration on Monday announced changes for the PPP focused on helping small and minority owned firms as well as sole proprietors.

02/22/2021

SAVE THE DATE & PASS THE WORD: The 1st Annual Women Veterans Small Business Summit is slated for Wednesday, March 31, 2021. To register, go to womenowned.us/member/SelectPackage?eventId=5941.

02/22/2021

#hailtothesmallbiz #washingtonsbirthday

02/22/2021

Turning sails into profits. #blackhistorymonth

02/20/2021

Minority and Women Owned Business Week and Expo back next week

REGISTER: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7Aw8gbfyfwHRExcQsOInMeo2nP0JL-k-w3jhZ1h4VTQZOMQ/viewform?gxids=7628
Here's the article: www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/minority-and-women-owned-business-week-and-expo-back-next-week/article_c46e8418-72c1-11eb-a44c-73a889f00523.html

This virtual event is open to the public and can be viewed at www.ColumbiaREDI.com.

02/20/2021

Four Small Businesses Win $495M Shared Contract to Support Army Medical Facility Projects - GovCon Wire

#smallbusinesses rule! #contracts #armycontracts

Four small businesses have won spots on a potential $495 million contract to help the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers carry out projects to build or renew military health care facilities.

02/20/2021

Key Marketing Mistakes Entrepreneurs And Small Business Owners Should Avoid

#smallbusiness #smallbusinesses #entrepreneurship

Too often, entrepreneurs and small business owners are really good at developing their products or services. Maybe, not so good at marketing. Avoid these marketing mistakes.

02/19/2021

UTSA PTAC hosts How to Do Business with the Department of the Navy (DON)

Our friends and colleagues at Don Osbp will lead a small business workshop educating businesses on how to compete for opportunities to support Sailors and Marines. The workshop is FREE & scheduled for April 21.

Are you a small business interested in working with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps? As part of San Antonio Navy Week, the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs will lead a small business workshop educating businesses on how to compete for opportunities to support our Sailors and

02/19/2021

Registration open for nationwide industry outreach

Registration is open! Small and large businesses can begin registering for the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command 2021 Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry taking place virtually March 22-26. During the APBI, military leaders from across the Army will brief their forecasted contract requirements for this as well as the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. You'll also hear from leaders with the MICC and U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs. Register by March 12!
The MICC is also teaming with the Virginia PTAC to offer networking opportunities between industry and government contracting experts April 19-20.

Registration is now open at beta.SAM.gov for the virtual Advance Planning Briefing for Industry March 22-26.

02/19/2021

Disaster assistance

#smallbusinesses in #Texas and nationwide: Click the link for assistance.

The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.

02/19/2021

Bay Area PPP lenders advise small business owners to apply now, fearing deadline crunch - San Francisco Business Times

#ppploan#ppp #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessowner #pppdeadline

In #banking news, one #PPP lender says the clock may run out on small businesses waiting to apply for the SBA relief program.

02/19/2021

Time for another #followfriday! Today's #followfriday is brought to you by U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs!
Please visit and follow our colleagues and their hard work at these following offices, departments or organizations:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

DAV

U.S. Small Business Administration

02/19/2021

#hailtothesmallbiz #PresidentsDay #smallbusiness

02/19/2021

#affirmationfriday #weekendthinkabout

02/18/2021

LET US KNOW: Have you received a #PPPloan? How do you plan on dispersing the money if you get one in 2021? Here is a study on how #SmallBusinesses have strategically used the loans in 2020.

02/18/2021

#Hailtothesmallbiz #tailor #smallbusiness #PresidentsDay

02/17/2021

Same Frequency - Simultaneous Transmit and Receive

Army Applications Laboratory is offering a free #webinar: Same Frequency - Simultaneous Transmit and Receive on February 24 @ 1 pm ET.

www.eventbrite.com/e/same-frequency-simultaneous-transmit-and-receive-tickets-137157861857

SBIR Opportunity Webinars: SF-STAR Presented by AAL and the Network - Cross Functional Team Feb. 10 & 24 - 1 pm ET

02/17/2021

#hailtothesmallbiz #Hoover #StanfordUniversity #smallbusiness

02/17/2021

NC Mutual founder John Merrick. #blackhistorymonth

02/16/2021

cdn.advocacy.sba.gov

Be in the know with these #smallbusiness #FAQs.

02/16/2021

Project Spectrum

To register: https://projectspectrum.io/#!/eventRegistration/08435ca2-2fde-4190-a4be-9e310ea3cd2d

Project Spectrum is the latest tool in America's cybersecurity portfolio and is a Department of Defense-supported initiative. An interactive platform, Project Spectrum helps small and medium-sized businesses, as well as Universities, enhance their cyber-awareness of and readiness for cyberattacks ta...

02/16/2021

Small Business Strikes Back: The Numbers Behind The Next 1000

It’s a critical moment for #smallbusiness USA—blindsided by #Covid, #smallbiz remains our most powerful and reliable economic engine and field of dreams.

It’s a critical moment for small business USA—blindsided by Covid, it remains our most powerful and reliable economic engine and field of dreams.

02/16/2021

Home | NatlEshipWeek

This week is National Entrepreneurship Week filled with virtual reality, #webinars and #Zoom meetings. Check out the site and schedule at www.natleshipweek.org.

National Entrepreneurship Week is a non-partisan, congressionally chartered initiative founded in 2006 that takes place the third week of February annually.  

02/16/2021

#Truman #hailtothesmallbiz #President #smallbusiness

02/15/2021

#hailtothesmallbiz #lincoln #Railsplitter #President #smallbusiness

02/15/2021

Inventor and blacksmith and today's #blackhistorymonth2021 focus.

02/12/2021

How do you feel your state rates? #smallbusinessclimate

02/12/2021

Small business rescue slowed by fight against fraud, drawing protests

#Smallbusinesses: Have you received #ppploans? Have you been denied or delayed? If so, leave your comments below. We want to hear your experiences and feedback!

The Small Business Administration revealed plans Wednesday to speed up the process and keep the government-guaranteed loans flowing.

02/12/2021

Time for a #followfriday! Today's #followfriday is brought to you by the U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs.

Please visit and follow our colleagues and their hard work at these following organizations:
NASA Office of Small Business Programs - NASA OSBP
Don Osbp
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) OSBP

02/12/2021

#affirmationfriday #weekendthinkabout #LincolnsBirthday #honestabe

02/11/2021

How to Sell to the Federal Government as a Small Business

Make the first steps to obtaining #governmentcontracts! There are special programs for #womanownedbusinesses and #disabledveteranbusinessowners.
How to Sell to the Federal Government as a #SmallBusiness https://youtu.be/YiOA9jgvQJU via
YouTube

In this video, small business owners will learn how to sell their products or services to the federal government.

02/10/2021

Where to Look If Your Small Business Can’t Get a PPP Loan

Keep the U.S. Small Business Administration in mind when your #smallbusiness needs assistance.

The Paycheck Protection Program can be a lifeline for businesses that qualify, but it’s not the only program available for business owners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Those who don’t…

02/10/2021

FYI: HARPO spelled backwards is Oprah! #BlackHistoryMonth

02/09/2021

SAVE THE DATES: This year's annual DAU #acquisition update will be held February 17-18 and will be entirely virtual. Register today at https://go.usa.gov/xAJ2m. The theme is "Acquisition 2021: Change is Inevitable — Transformation is a Choice."

02/09/2021

Study: Baltimore among top metros for small business optimism - Baltimore Business Journal

Attention #Baltimore, Salt Lake City, Utah, Birmingham, Alabama, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Raleigh, your areas are the fastest growing for #smallbusinesses!

#Baltimore is among the top metros in the U.S. where small business sentiment is more positive for the coming year.