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US Dept Of The Treasury - Access To Capital:Advancing Small Business Part 3

US Dept Of The Treasury - Access To Capital:Advancing Small Business Part 3 In response to the Biden Administration's Executive Order 13985, the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is expanding its ecosystem of underserved small businesses small businesses to include WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and small disadvantaged small businesses. These three Tracks represent our plan and rationale for ensuring inclusion and a successful, enterprising ecosystem at the U.S. Department of Treasury that aligns the Department's requirements with the interests of businesses and economic growth: Event Two:. Event Three: Title: Grow Your Business and Prepare for BIL Projects with SBA Contract Bonding Basics Synopsis: The U.S. Small Business Administration's Surety Bond Guarantee Program helps small and emerging businesses obtain bid, performance, and payment bonds when they lack the experience or financial resources to qualify through regular channels. SBA's bond guarantee on projects up to $10 million provides small and underserved businesses with increased contracting opportunities and helps maximize their bonding capacity. This session will explain contract bonds and why they are important to project owners, the qualification process, and how SBA can help small businesses obtain contract bonds or increase their current bonding capacity. Speaker: Tamara E. Murray, Underwriting Marketing Specialist, Office of Surety Guarantees - U.S. Small Business Administration Closing Remarks by Melissa “Lisa” Jenkins, Stakeholder Engagement Program Manager/Women-Owned Small Business/Underserved & Under-resourced Communities – U.S. Department of the Treasury; and Torrance Chism, Director & Chief Learning Officer, Treasury Acquisition Institute, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury.

US Dept Of The Treasury - Access To Capital:Advancing Small Business Part 2

US Dept Of The Treasury - Access To Capital:Advancing Small Business Part 2 In response to the Biden Administration's Executive Order 13985, the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is expanding its ecosystem of underserved small businesses small businesses to include WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and small disadvantaged small businesses. These three Tracks represent our plan and rationale for ensuring inclusion and a successful, enterprising ecosystem at the U.S. Department of Treasury that aligns the Department's requirements with the interests of businesses and economic growth: Event Two:. Title: Leveraging Federal Programs to Improve Access to Capital for Small Businesses to include 8(a)/SDB, WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone located in underserved and under-resourced areas Synopsis: The Biden-Harris Administration recently took new steps to narrow the racial financial divide by focusing on two key wealth-creators: small business ownership and home ownership. Learn about the $31 billion in small business programs that will increase access to capital for small businesses and provide mentoring, networking, and other forms of technical assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses seeking to access federal contracts and participate in federal research and development investments. Panelists: Joyce Christanio - Sr. Program Manager Supplier Diversity, Procurement Supply- T-Mobile Michelle Faison-Oldham, National Director – Federal Civilian, T-Mobile for Government Edward Spenceley, Senior Vice President & National Government Contracting Specialist for Global Banking and Markets - Bank of America Chris Pilkerton, Chief Legal and Regulatory Strategy Officer - Accion Opportuity Fund Moderator: Teresa Moon, Director of Business Development and Marketing – Parabilis

US Dept Of The Treasury - Access To Capital:Advancing Small Business Part 1

US Dept Of The Treasury - Access To Capital:Advancing Small Business Part 1 In response to the Biden Administration's Executive Order 13985, the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is expanding its ecosystem of underserved small businesses small businesses to include WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and small disadvantaged small businesses. These three Tracks represent our plan and rationale for ensuring inclusion and a successful, enterprising ecosystem at the U.S. Department of Treasury that aligns the Department's requirements with the interests of businesses and economic growth: Event One: Leveraging Department of Treasury Economic Growth Programs to Stimulate Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) and High Wage Jobs in Underserved and Under-resourced Communities Synopsis: The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) and New Markets program, play an important role in generating economic growth and opportunity in economically distressed communities. Learn how the Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) program can complement CDFI and New Markets to accelerate wealth creation. Panelists: Jodie Harris, Director - U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) Michele Schimpp, Deputy Associate Administrator - Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration Anita Davis, President & Chief Funding Matchmaker - Praxis Moderator: Candace Waterman, President and CEO of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)

Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

In this workshop, you will learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator

Watch Party - USBC Policy Breakfast -"The Future Of Digital Currency & Black Commerce"

Watch Party - USBC Policy Breakfast -"The Future Of Digital Currency & Black Commerce" On Tuesday September 27th, 2022 U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. kicked off Congressional Black Caucus week with its annual policy breakfast. The 2022 USBC Policy Brunch was very insightful and informative with special remarks from Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Emanuel Clever II, and USBC Chairman of the Board Charles O'Neal. USBC President & CEO Ron Busby Sr. delivered his President Address on the BLACKprint. Guests enjoyed conversations on The Future of Digital Currency with Cleve Mesidor and The New Black Commerce moderated by Howard Jean (CEO Black Meta Agency), Erin Cohee (VP Digital Innovation, OneUnited Bank), Courtney Robinson (Global Head of Financial Inclusion & Policy Development Block) and LaKisha Greenwade. The event was made possible by sponsors Crypto.com, Block, NCTA, and Caesars. Thank you to all of our sponsors and attendees.

Watch Party - USBC Policy Breakfast -"The Future Of Digital Currency & Black Commerce"

Watch Party - USBC Policy Breakfast -"The Future Of Digital Currency & Black Commerce" On Tuesday September 27th, 2022 U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. kicked off Congressional Black Caucus week with its annual policy breakfast. The 2022 USBC Policy Brunch was very insightful and informative with special remarks from Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Emanuel Clever II, and USBC Chairman of the Board Charles O'Neal. USBC President & CEO Ron Busby Sr. delivered his President Address on the BLACKprint. Guests enjoyed conversations on The Future of Digital Currency with Cleve Mesidor and The New Black Commerce moderated by Howard Jean (CEO Black Meta Agency), Erin Cohee (VP Digital Innovation, OneUnited Bank), Courtney Robinson (Global Head of Financial Inclusion & Policy Development Block) and LaKisha Greenwade. The event was made possible by sponsors Crypto.com, Block, NCTA, and Caesars. Thank you to all of our sponsors and attendees.

Establish a Professional Domain, Website, & Email for Your Business

Learn the basics of what makes a winning professional domain, website, & email for your business. If you're curious about bringing your existing business online, or you're just starting a business and want to know where to begin, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web. Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator

Today is the day - GBC's Crowdfund is now LIVE! Visit https://bit.ly/GBCCrowdfund to learn more about our recent beginning, upcoming accelerators, inaugural pitch competition, client testimonials, and our state-of-the-art Babson WIN Entrepreneurial Lab! GBC has tons more in store for the Tulsa community, and we need your monetary and in-kind donations to materialize our vision! Please share our crowdfunding link and the Greenwood Women's Business Center with everyone you know! #GreenwoodWBC #SupportWBCs #WBCGiving #WBCGvingDay2022 #FundFemaleFounders

Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs: Ask me anything

In this interactive and hands-on webinar, Digital Marketing Expert Sterling McKinley, will answer your most pressing questions and explore the digital skills you need to grow your business. Topics we will discuss: Google Analytics Google Ads Google My Business Social Media YouTube Email Marketing Web Design & Web Development Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator

Watch Party - Building a Better America: Developing Effective International Business Growth Strategies

Watch Party - Building a Better America: Developing Effective International Business Growth Strategies On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) convened leaders from across government and business for a conversation with small business leaders about developing effective international business strategies for growth. The webinar featured remarks from: Gabriel Esparza, Associate Administrator, Office of International Trade, SBA  Alisa S. Joseph, Director of Program, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Chase ABE: Navigating Your Cash Flow, Part 2

Chase ABE: Navigating Your Cash Flow, Part 2 This guided digital session, offered at no cost, will cover topics including: -How to categorize and identify gaps in cash inflow and outflow. -Systems to increase your cash in, with tips to collect revenue, get paid faster, and identify higher income streams. -Decrease cash out, with ways to evaluate your business needs, improve efficiency, and optimize spending! -Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get the financial guidance and expertise you need to come back strong and build your business — from the organizations and banks you can trust.

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator #smallbusiness #blackbusiness #blackownedbusiness

Yelp's Black In Business Summit Replay - Networking Your Way To Business Growth

Many of today’s great business leaders credit at least some of their success to building a strong network of like-minded individuals they can leverage to find new business opportunities, share learned knowledge, and collaborate with on innovative ideas. The Black business community is vibrant, thriving, and ripe for opportunities to connect and share innovation—but it can be a challenge to build your network from zero. In this panel, learn how top leaders created their networks, and hear how they tap into them to build their businesses and advance their careers. Panelists: Monique Rodriguez, founder and chief executive officer, Mielle Talisha Bekavac, executive vice president, U.S. Black Chambers Malyia McNaughton, founder and jewelry designer, Made by Malyia Moderator: Zanade Mann, founder and managing director, Black Women’s Business Collective

Use YouTube To Grow Your Business

Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator

IBM Diverse Partner Initiative and Supplier Diversity Program Watch Party

IBM’s commitment to racial equality and diverse business practices has been a longstanding practice dating back to 1899 when we hired our first Black and female employees. That responsibility continued with landmark actions, including our commitment to diverse business relationships in 1964, The Supplier Diversity Program in 1968, and diverse marketplace in 1992.We know that a diverse partner ecosystem is smarter, more innovative, and more collaborative. Our clients demand those attributes. The IBM Diverse Partner Initiative improves the entire ecosystem's ability to create and deliver world-class services and solutions. Speakers from IBM’s Diverse Partner Initiative and the Suppler Diversity Program will provide an overview of:  The distinction between suppliers and business partners  Diverse Partner Initiative o The ways partners work with IBM o The IBM PartnerWorld Ecosystem of Business Partners o The Diverse Partner Initiative o The Call to Action: Get started selling quickly with IBM PartnerWorld  Supplier Diversity program o 54-Year History of the Supplier Diversity Program o How suppliers work with IBM o The Supplier Diversity Program application process o Current special initiatives available to diverse suppliers o The Call to Action: Apply for a Supplier Diversity relationship with IBM

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets How can you protect your invention, product, brand name, logo, or short story that you’ve created? • This session will explore the four types of intellectual property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets, including definitions, costs, time frames, examples, and where to apply. • Preliminary search techniques for patents and trademarks will be covered, also what legal, state, and USPTO resources are available. The Oklahoma State University Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), designated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a resource for those who want information about IP. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.””

Thank you to Perry Publishing and Broadcasting for allowing the Greenwood Women's Business Center to participate and sponsor the 2022 Women of Color Awardee Luncheon and Expo in Tulsa, OK. Congratulations to all awardees and the keynote Speaker, Ms. Tisha Campbell, for delivering an outstanding message to all women-preneurs and attendees. Thank you to our workshop facilitators at Chase, Google, TEDC, Wells Fargo, our sponsor - the U.S. Small Business Administration, our team, and each of you who dropped by our booth and workshops during the EXPO! Here's a snippet of the sublime sessions and events at this year's expo. Be sure to follow and share our page with those in your network for updates on upcoming events! Learn more at www.usblackchambers.org 😃

Learn the Basics of Google Ads

In this workshop, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. We will cover how to create an account and set up an ad campaign, how to improve ad performance, and how to measure success. Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets How can you protect your invention, product, brand name, logo, or short story that you’ve created? • This session will explore the four types of intellectual property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets, including definitions, costs, time frames, examples, and where to apply. • Preliminary search techniques for patents and trademarks will be covered, also what legal, state, and USPTO resources are available. The Oklahoma State University Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), designated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a resource for those who want information about IP. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.””

Establish a Professional Domain, Website, & Email for Your Business

Learn the basics of what makes a winning professional domain, website, & email for your business. If you're curious about bringing your existing business online, or you're just starting a business and want to know where to begin, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web. Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator

Chase Advancing Black Entrepreneurs: Navigating Cash Flows

Chase Advancing Black Entrepreneurs: Navigating Cash Flows U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. - fondly known as the National Voice of Black Businesses - represents over 140 Black Chambers of Commerce and small businesses across the nation. We are piloted by our 5 Pillars of Service Advocacy Access to Capital Contracting Entrepreneurial Training, and Chamber Development, and our mission - is to provide committed, visionary leadership and advocacy in the realization of economic empowerment. This guided digital session, offered at no cost, will cover topics including: The increasing importance of bookkeeping Pivoting your business model in this new economic environment Helping your customers feel confident and safe Developing contingency plans. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get the financial guidance and expertise you need to come back strong and build your business — from the organizations and banks you can trust.

“Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from difficult events, and if there’s one group who needs that ability, it’s entrepreneurs. Without resilience, every lost client feels like a catastrophe. Failure seems like a point of no return, despite being a normal, if unpleasant, outcome of starting a business.” Just like the legend @kobebryant, we know that success doesn’t come without sacrifice and that entrepreneurs must always keep pushing. It’s the #MAMBA mentality. Join us to Network, interact, and grow your entrepreneurials skills at www.byblackcon.com 👍🏾 What are some sacrifices that successful entrepreneurs make? Leave a comment below 👇🏾 #morningmotivation #byblack #byblackconference #byblackcon #blackbusiness #blackbusinessmonth #events #blackentreprenuers

Learn more about upcoming PTAC sessions and available resources to craft a complete technical package in our discussion with Lisa Wood, Statewide Director of the Virginia PTAC - a featured panelist of Discover Ways to Improve Contracting Success with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers on 8/30 11:30am CDT. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/381904014187

Part 2: How to use analytics to target your customers

Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. In this Grow with Google training, businesses will gain valuable insights. -Learn which search terms and sources drive the most traffic -Understand what content your audience is most interested in -Evaluate which channels drive the most conversions In this interactive and hands-on webinar series, we stay away from boring PowerPoint slides and boilerplate information. We'll explore the digital skills you need to grow your business and answer your most pressing questions, sharing the best tips and secrets. Hosted by Sterling McKinley, Grow with Google Lead Facilitator

Career Mavericks - Understanding and Marketing Your Brand

Career Mavericks - Understanding and Marketing Your Brand Understanding and Marketing Your Brand: Understanding the essence of your brand and how to market it to your audience to get sales can be an overwhelming process. From social media to paid advertisements it can feel like there are a million and one things to do in order to convert your audience. Learning how to market your brand is a new skill but with guidance and insight it can make the process easier to understand and navigate.

This could be you! We're still accepting speaker proposals for the 2022 The ByBlack.us Platform Conference happening in October! ByBlack Conference is dedicated to Black business owners from all sectors, industries, and entrepreneurial paths. Whether you are subject matter expert, motivational speaker, philanthropist, or someone with a success story, be sure to share details with us and register for our conference today at www.byblackcon.com