SBA still accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications

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Vermont Business Magazine The Small Business Administration is still accepting applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.

Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. Eligible entities may be live venues, promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organizations, museums, movie theaters, and talent representatives.

For more information, click here.



2021 National SBIR Week Jul 19-23

Robot Scientist The Small Business Administration is hosting the 2021 National SBIR Week from July 19 to 23. The virtual event will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding – the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.

Also known as America’s Seed Fund, the SBIR/STTR programs provide more than $4 billion in funding to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas.

The 2021 National SBIR Week will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from the participating federal agency program managers that administer over 7,000 new awards annually and to meet virtually one-on-one with program decision makers.

To register, visit www.sbirroadtour.com.



Business Plan Basics Jul 22

The Center for Women & Enterprise is hosting a Business Plan Basics workshop 4 p.m. EST July 22.

Topics include:
• Why business plans are needed
• Overview of each section of a business plan
• Research and writing tips
• Resources available

Click here to register.



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Veterans Business Training Aug 24-25

The Small Business Administration is hosting a two-day webinar from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 to 26 for Veterans wanting to learn about the fundamentals of starting a small business.

Boots to Business is a free SBA training program for transitioning service members, veterans and family members to assist understanding the steps, stages and activities related to launching and growing a business as a post-military career.

For more information or to register, contact Miguel Moralez at 603-225-1601 or email [email protected].

To register, visit, https://sbavets.force.com/s/. On the August calendar select: Online Portsmouth, NS, ME.



PPP Forgiveness Webinar July 20

The SBA Vermont District Office hosts free webinars from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays about Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness. Topics include criteria, the process, changes and more.

To access the webinar, click here.

To access the webinar by phone, call 202-765-1264 and enter code 986 011 495#.

For more information, email [email protected].

SBA Vermont District Office

87 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05601
802-828-4422
www.sba.gov/vt