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The Tar Heel Newsletter - North Carolina District Office - June 2019 8(a) Business Development & Recruitment Summit The federal government purchases $600 billion in goods and services each year. Five percent of those purchases are to go to socially disadvantaged small businesses. The SBA 8(a) program can help your firm as a socially disadvantaged small business tap into these contracting opportunities. Click here to see if you meet the basic eligibility criteria for 8(a) Join us for a special 8(a) recruitment summit in Charlotte to learn how 8(a) can benefit your firm in the federal contracting arena. When: Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Summit Location: Morrison Regional Library 7015 Morrison Blvd Charlotte, NC 28211 REGISTER Local business counselor wins national award for classes on Fort Bragg Stuart Walters receives the SBA Boots-to-Business Instructor of the Year award for 2019 at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. from SBA Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton, right, and Associate Administrator for the Office of Veterans Business Development Larry Stubblefield, left. During a ceremony on May 14, 2019 at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., local business counselor Stuart Walters was recognized as the SBA’s Boots-to-Business Instructor of the Year for 2019. As a business counselor with the Women’s Business Center (WBC) at the Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (CEED) located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Walters has been a regional resource and advocate for individuals looking to improve their business skills for more than four years. On average, he teaches between 15 and 18 Boots-to-Business classes per year on Fort Bragg. Each of his classes is comprised of service members and veterans endeavoring to grow their skills, knowledge and resources to advance business plans and concepts. Walters was selected as a result of his sustained excellence in teaching the Boots-to-Business course. “Stuart receiving the SBA 2019 Boots-to-Business Instructor of the Year award recognizes all the hard work he has put into making the program a success,” said JurLonna Walker, director, Women’s Business Center Fayetteville. “There is a huge need for financial assistance in our area, and he is a key source for that information”. With a background in banking, Walters brings over 30 years of financial experience to the WBC and into the classroom. Boots-to-Business is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the SBA as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Active duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve), veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate. For more information on the Boots to Business program visit https://sbavets.force.com/s/. SBA Investing in Maker Space: Creating a Skilled Workforce By Ashley D. Bell, Region IV Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration Covering: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Makerspaces are located in every corner of the world, creating an opportunity for entrepreneurs to thrive using their own innovative techniques. There are nearly 500 official makerspaces designated in the SBA’s Southeast Region, and each one brings an opportunity for training and educating a skilled workforce and adding jobs to our ever-growing economy. And the U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a new competition that will invest in their continued success. We have heard about makerspaces for a few years, but what are they really? A makerspace is a community area that contains innovative tools and components, allowing people to enter with an idea and leave with a complete project. The space must be either open to the public or available for outside partnerships. The goal is to work together to learn, collaborate and share creative products. Maker spaces allow us to explore, create new things, or improve things that already exist. A space may include 3-D printing, hardware, software, metal-working, handicrafts, design thinking, repurposed trash, farming, etc. The opportunities are endless. By utilizing these spaces, communities are able to build new skills and boost jobs that provide a pathway into America’s middle class. The SBA is investing in the success of makerspaces through the new MaTCH (Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring) competition. It will award $1 million in total prizes to applicants who will create or expand programs with job-specific and soft skills training within existing makerspaces. This means the SBA is investing in a skilled workforce of the future. The goal is to have all program graduates immediately placed in positions with previously identified employers that need skilled labor. The MaTCH competition’s winning proposals will be selected based on the following tiered approach: Seed: Up to $25,000 will be awarded to seed small workforce development programs. Proof of Principle: Up to $100,000 will be awarded to grow programs with a proven history of training and/or workforce development. Scale: Up to $200,000 will be awarded for capacity building of successful existing programs with a strong history of training and/or workforce development. This winner would also have graduated participants in at least two training cycles. To apply and to find detailed information on this competition, please visit www.sba.gov/match or click here. In today’s booming economy, our nation’s employers are searching for qualified workers to fill the increasing amount of positions currently available. This pilot competition will help empower a stronger connection between the makerspace’s community and job creation, and ultimately provide an added economic boost to communities across the Southeast. MaTCH Pilot Competition In today’s booming economy, our nation’s employers are searching for qualified workers to fill the increasing amount of positions currently available. That’s why the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition which seeks to address the job skills and placement gaps faced by U.S. businesses. MaTCH will provide funding to create or expand programs with job-specific and soft skills training within existing makerspaces. The SBA will award up to $1 million in total prizes to fund selected winning proposals. The submission period runs from May 21, 2019 and ends on July 8, 2019. Winners will be announced on August 6, 2019. For more information visit: https://www.sba.gov/match Text-to-Subscribe: SBA updates to your phone Receive free small business tips, online training, and information on upcoming events in your area. Here’s how it works: Text “SBA” to GOV311 (or 468311) Within moments, you will receive an automatic response from SBA containing a link to subscribe Click the link and input your email address and zip code Or you can visit www.sba.gov/updates to sign up. Upcoming Webinars On-Line Government Contracting Training For questions contact Phyllis Embree or Chris Strudthoff at sbaworkshops@stoverteam.com or (770) 423-9888. For Course Details and to Register visit http://sbaworkshops.stoverteam.com Small Business Federal Certifications Workshop Learn about the various federal certifications you may be eligible for to sell your goods and services. SBA will cover: Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Program, 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program. When: July 9, 2019, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Webinar Access: Join by phone: +12027651264 (Dial-in Number) (United States) Find a local number: https://dialin.lync.com/ce93c969-15b4-40a4-955a-df7f23cda5b2 Conference ID: 3766887 Join by web: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/econnel/NQRQ1LL3?sl=1 Conference ID: 3766887 See also www.sba.gov/nc and click on the events page to locate this event and the associated URLs. Register Cybersecurity Workshop Training Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the USC Center for Economic Development, is offering free cybersecurity training to small businesses through an Air Force Small Business Office Mentor Protégé Program. This workshop is open to all small businesses. Advance registration is required. When: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register Upcoming In-Person Workshops Small Business Federal Certifications Workshop Learn about the various federal certifications you may be eligible for to sell your goods and services. SBA will cover: Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Program, 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program. When: June 11, 2019, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In-Person Access/Location: U.S. SBA North Carolina District Office 6302 Fairview Road Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28210 Event Registration, please go to www.sba.gov/nc and click on the events page to locate the event and to register Register Export Compliance Training Participants will learn about the new export security requirements for all exporters. They will have an 11-point checklist to guide them to full compliance on every export. They will become aware of the required 7 lists that must be checked on all exports, and understand what common red flags mean. They will review the 5 questions that they are required to know about their customer in every export transaction and discuss strategies on how to implement these into their organizations. They will walk away that day with a better understanding of the regulations and with specific tools and instructions on how to begin building a secure and compliant department and company. When: July 16, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In-Person Access/Location: East Carolina University Willis Auditorium in the Willis Building 300 East First Street Greenville, NC 27858 Seating is limited, and registration is required. The registration fee of $250 will be waived for NC companies who apply & qualify for a free seat through the STEP Program. Companies can register up to 2 employees. Participants will be surveyed 6-12 months later. To register contact Jen Vogelsberg at jen.vogelsberg@edpnc.com or (919) 447-7778 Export Management Compliance Training An EMCP is an all-encompassing customized, written system that guides your company to be in full compliance on every export. Generally, an EMCP can be broken down into at least 3 elements, administrative, order processing, and screening. An EMCP will need to be customized to your product, customers, countries of destinations, and a list of other factors. A critical part of an EMCP is the creation of export controls within your company. They provide the checks and safeguards at key steps in the order processing system. These checks ensure that the right questions are being asked, at the right time, to comply with all US export controls. When: August 6, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In-Person Access/Location: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College NC Research Campus 399 Biotechnology Lane Kannapolis, NC 28081 Seating is limited, and registration is required. The registration fee of $250 will be waived for NC companies who apply & qualify for a free seat through the STEP Program. Companies can register up to 2 employees. Participants will be surveyed 6-12 months later. To register contact Jen Vogelsberg at jen.vogelsberg@edpnc.com or (919) 447-7778 Policy Notices Proposed Rule regarding Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business The SBA is proposing to amend its regulations to implement a statutory requirement to certify Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (EDWOSB) participating in the Women-Owned Small Business Contract Program. FR Document: 2019-09684 Citation: 84 FR 21256 PDF Pages 21256-21267 (12 pages) Permalink Policy comments must be received on or before July 15, 2019. For more information visit Small Business Administration Follow us on Twitter! @SBA_NC SBA North Carolina Lending Activity SBA North Carolina Lending Activity SBA North Carolina District Office 6302 Fairview Road, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: (704) 344-6563 http://www.sba.gov/nc Follow us @ SBA_NC
The Tar Heel Newsletter - North Carolina District Office - June 2019
The federal government purchases $600 billion in goods and services each year. Five percent of those purchases are to go to socially disadvantaged small businesses. The SBA 8(a) program can help your firm as a socially disadvantaged small business tap into these contracting opportunities.
Click here to see if you meet the basic eligibility criteria for 8(a)
Join us for a special 8(a) recruitment summit in Charlotte to learn how 8(a) can benefit your firm in the federal contracting arena.
When: Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Summit Location: Morrison Regional Library 7015 Morrison Blvd Charlotte, NC 28211
Stuart Walters receives the SBA Boots-to-Business Instructor of the Year award for 2019 at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. from SBA Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton, right, and Associate Administrator for the Office of Veterans Business Development Larry Stubblefield, left.
During a ceremony on May 14, 2019 at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., local business counselor Stuart Walters was recognized as the SBA’s Boots-to-Business Instructor of the Year for 2019.
As a business counselor with the Women’s Business Center (WBC) at the Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (CEED) located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Walters has been a regional resource and advocate for individuals looking to improve their business skills for more than four years. On average, he teaches between 15 and 18 Boots-to-Business classes per year on Fort Bragg. Each of his classes is comprised of service members and veterans endeavoring to grow their skills, knowledge and resources to advance business plans and concepts. Walters was selected as a result of his sustained excellence in teaching the Boots-to-Business course.
“Stuart receiving the SBA 2019 Boots-to-Business Instructor of the Year award recognizes all the hard work he has put into making the program a success,” said JurLonna Walker, director, Women’s Business Center Fayetteville. “There is a huge need for financial assistance in our area, and he is a key source for that information”.
With a background in banking, Walters brings over 30 years of financial experience to the WBC and into the classroom.
Boots-to-Business is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the SBA as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Active duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve), veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate. For more information on the Boots to Business program visit https://sbavets.force.com/s/.
By Ashley D. Bell, Region IV Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration
Covering: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Makerspaces are located in every corner of the world, creating an opportunity for entrepreneurs to thrive using their own innovative techniques. There are nearly 500 official makerspaces designated in the SBA’s Southeast Region, and each one brings an opportunity for training and educating a skilled workforce and adding jobs to our ever-growing economy. And the U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a new competition that will invest in their continued success.
We have heard about makerspaces for a few years, but what are they really? A makerspace is a community area that contains innovative tools and components, allowing people to enter with an idea and leave with a complete project. The space must be either open to the public or available for outside partnerships. The goal is to work together to learn, collaborate and share creative products. Maker spaces allow us to explore, create new things, or improve things that already exist. A space may include 3-D printing, hardware, software, metal-working, handicrafts, design thinking, repurposed trash, farming, etc. The opportunities are endless. By utilizing these spaces, communities are able to build new skills and boost jobs that provide a pathway into America’s middle class.
The SBA is investing in the success of makerspaces through the new MaTCH (Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring) competition. It will award $1 million in total prizes to applicants who will create or expand programs with job-specific and soft skills training within existing makerspaces. This means the SBA is investing in a skilled workforce of the future. The goal is to have all program graduates immediately placed in positions with previously identified employers that need skilled labor.
The MaTCH competition’s winning proposals will be selected based on the following tiered approach:
To apply and to find detailed information on this competition, please visit www.sba.gov/match or click here. In today’s booming economy, our nation’s employers are searching for qualified workers to fill the increasing amount of positions currently available. This pilot competition will help empower a stronger connection between the makerspace’s community and job creation, and ultimately provide an added economic boost to communities across the Southeast.
In today’s booming economy, our nation’s employers are searching for qualified workers to fill the increasing amount of positions currently available. That’s why the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition which seeks to address the job skills and placement gaps faced by U.S. businesses. MaTCH will provide funding to create or expand programs with job-specific and soft skills training within existing makerspaces. The SBA will award up to $1 million in total prizes to fund selected winning proposals. The submission period runs from May 21, 2019 and ends on July 8, 2019. Winners will be announced on August 6, 2019.
For more information visit: https://www.sba.gov/match
Receive free small business tips, online training, and information on upcoming events in your area.
Here’s how it works:
Or you can visit www.sba.gov/updates to sign up.
For questions contact Phyllis Embree or Chris Strudthoff at sbaworkshops@stoverteam.com or (770) 423-9888.
For Course Details and to Register visit http://sbaworkshops.stoverteam.com
Learn about the various federal certifications you may be eligible for to sell your goods and services. SBA will cover: Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Program, 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program.
When: July 9, 2019, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Webinar Access: Join by phone: +12027651264 (Dial-in Number) (United States) Find a local number: https://dialin.lync.com/ce93c969-15b4-40a4-955a-df7f23cda5b2 Conference ID: 3766887 Join by web: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/econnel/NQRQ1LL3?sl=1 Conference ID: 3766887
See also www.sba.gov/nc and click on the events page to locate this event and the associated URLs.
Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the USC Center for Economic Development, is offering free cybersecurity training to small businesses through an Air Force Small Business Office Mentor Protégé Program. This workshop is open to all small businesses. Advance registration is required.
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
When: June 11, 2019, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In-Person Access/Location: U.S. SBA North Carolina District Office 6302 Fairview Road Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28210
Event Registration, please go to www.sba.gov/nc and click on the events page to locate the event and to register
Participants will learn about the new export security requirements for all exporters. They will have an 11-point checklist to guide them to full compliance on every export. They will become aware of the required 7 lists that must be checked on all exports, and understand what common red flags mean. They will review the 5 questions that they are required to know about their customer in every export transaction and discuss strategies on how to implement these into their organizations. They will walk away that day with a better understanding of the regulations and with specific tools and instructions on how to begin building a secure and compliant department and company.
When: July 16, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In-Person Access/Location: East Carolina University Willis Auditorium in the Willis Building 300 East First Street Greenville, NC 27858 Seating is limited, and registration is required. The registration fee of $250 will be waived for NC companies who apply & qualify for a free seat through the STEP Program. Companies can register up to 2 employees. Participants will be surveyed 6-12 months later.
To register contact Jen Vogelsberg at jen.vogelsberg@edpnc.com or (919) 447-7778
An EMCP is an all-encompassing customized, written system that guides your company to be in full compliance on every export. Generally, an EMCP can be broken down into at least 3 elements, administrative, order processing, and screening. An EMCP will need to be customized to your product, customers, countries of destinations, and a list of other factors. A critical part of an EMCP is the creation of export controls within your company. They provide the checks and safeguards at key steps in the order processing system. These checks ensure that the right questions are being asked, at the right time, to comply with all US export controls.
When: August 6, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In-Person Access/Location: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College NC Research Campus 399 Biotechnology Lane Kannapolis, NC 28081
Seating is limited, and registration is required. The registration fee of $250 will be waived for NC companies who apply & qualify for a free seat through the STEP Program. Companies can register up to 2 employees. Participants will be surveyed 6-12 months later.
The SBA is proposing to amend its regulations to implement a statutory requirement to certify Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (EDWOSB) participating in the Women-Owned Small Business Contract Program.
FR Document: 2019-09684
Citation: 84 FR 21256 PDF
Pages 21256-21267 (12 pages) Permalink
Policy comments must be received on or before July 15, 2019.
For more information visit Small Business Administration
6302 Fairview Road, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: (704) 344-6563 http://www.sba.gov/nc Follow us @ SBA_NC