Tradition, Culture, and History: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, dedicated to recognizing the sacrifices and hardships faced by Native Americans, and celebrating the traditions, culture, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. Here at the Georgia MBDA Business Center, we celebrate this month by supporting Native American-owned businesses. There are more than 270,000 Native American-owned businesses in the U.S., and our goal is to provide resources and technical assistance to these entrepreneurs. Click here to read our blog.
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Get Ready for These Upcoming NANN Events
Be sure to check out these upcoming events from the Georgia MBDA Business Center's “Navigating and Adjusting to a New Normal” (NANN) program:
Tuesday, Nov. 9 - Business Model Canvas Overview
Tuesday, Nov. 16 - Small Business Credit Booster
Thursday, Dec. 2 - Small Business Marketing Essentials
The Georgia MBDA Business Center “Navigating and Adjusting to a New Normal” (NANN) program is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency’s Coronavirus Response and Relief award. NANN will help MBEs access capital, increase profitability and scale their businesses by connecting them with innovative opportunities that will grow and strengthen their businesses. Click here to learn more.
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Georgia Tech Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development Speaks on I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY Podcast
Don't miss Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F., Director, Diversity Engagement and Program Development, Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, featured on the “I Have Something to Say” podcast. Ms. Ennis will be discussing her vision for the SE MBDA Business Growth Hub as it approaches its one year mark, as well as her current role and journey as a leader. We at the Georgia MBDA Business Center invite you to join Ms. Ennis and host Samí Haiman-Marrero in this conversation. View the Videocast. Listen to the Podcast
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Increase Productivity in Your Manufacturing Operation
Don’t miss the next feature in our Manufa cturing Advancement and Knowledge for Executives (M.A.K.E.) webinar series! In our next talk, Capital Strategies for Manufacturers, Nov. 18, 4-6 pm, you will learn best practices to increase productivity for your manufacturing operation amid the COVID-19 pandemic and get game-changing examples to help you avoid revenue leaks. We’ll also give you resources so you can avoid the downtime that comes with investing in technology. Guest speakers include Bill Dupee, Director – Transaction Advisory Services, Aprio, and Cardell McKinstry, Partner – Transaction Advisory Services, Aprio. Register here.
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Turner Construction Joins START
to Build Breakfast & Bids
The Georgia MBDA Business Center will hold its START to Build Breakfast & Bids program, Nov. 17, with Turner Construction, which will present its upcoming project pipeline and opportunities open for bidding. Register here.
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Application Deadline is Tomorrow!
ABL's Take Your Business 2 the Next Level
Today, Thursday, Nov. 5, is the deadline to apply for the Atlanta Business League's Take Your Business 2 the Next Level, presented by Delta Air Line, designed to help metro Atlanta African-American business owners who have achieved revenues of $250,000 or more move to the next level. Click here for instructions on how to apply. View the Application Worksheet.
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The SBA Celebrates National Veteran Owned Small Business Week
This week, Nov. 1-5, is dedicated to honoring and supporting veteran-owned small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is using their extensive partner network to host events and showcase resources for veteran entrepreneurs across the country. Learn more. View Related Events.
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AWBI Expands Partnership with JPMorgan and LISC
The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI) will be expanding their partnership with JPMorgan and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) as part of JPMorgan Chase’s Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF). This partnership will allow AWBI to continue their work with partners like LISC to build the Atlanta small business ecosystem. Learn more.
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The SBA COVID EIDL Deadline is Approaching!
 Was your small business impacted by COVID? The SBA COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) is designed to provide economic relief to businesses like yours. If you have not yet applied for an EIDL, the deadline is fast approaching- the program ends Dec. 31, 2021, so act soon! Learn more.
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Submit Your PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
PPP loan forgiveness applications are coming due. If your loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness quicker and easier using SBA's online portal. Click here to find out if your lender is participating and learn how to apply.
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Amazon Black Business Accelerator
 The Georgia MBDA Business Center is proud to support Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator. Amazon’s new Black Business Accelerator provides access to capital, business guidance, mentorship, and marketing support to help Black business owners succeed as sellers in Amazon’s store. Learn more at amazon.com/bba. |
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Fund for Small Business Owners of Color
American Express and Accion Opportunity Fund - a leading nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) small business lender - are providing loans and other resources to underfunded small business owners in the U.S. Read more.
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SOAR Fund for Small Businesses
The Southern Opp ortunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund is providing affordable capital to the smallest of small businesses and nonprofits and those that have been historically underbanked, including women, people of color, immigrants, and those in rural communities across the South. Nonprofits and small business owners with fewer than 50 full-time employees can apply now for very low interest loans of up to $100,000 and free business support. Learn more.
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Grants for Women-Owned Businesses
Amber Grant
Founded in 1998 by WomensNet to honor the memory of a young woman who passed away before fulfilling her entrepreneurial dreams, Amber Grants is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs. Each month a recipient is selected and awarded $10,000. At the end of each year, one of the 12 monthly grant winners will be awarded an additional $25,000. Learn more.
SoGal Foundation
The SoGal Foundation is a startup grant that awards several $5,000 and $10,000 cash grants to Black women and Black nonbinary entrepreneurs (inclusive of multiracial). Grant recipients will also receive mentorship to navigate the fundraising process as well as a lifetime membership to the SoGal Foundation. Learn more.
Cartier Women’s Initiative Award
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Award is an international program that is awarded once a year to 21 female entrepreneurs. The top seven finalists will receive $100,000 with one-on-one mentoring and the remaining 14 finalists will receive $30,000. In addition, the finalists will receive access to workshops, business coaching seminars and networking opportunities. Learn more.
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Could Starting a Nonprofit Help Your Business?
Nonprofit organizations are an untapped resource for entrepreneurs and business owners. Regardless of the industry you are in or the business that you run, starting a nonprofit organization as an extension of your business has many benefits, including boosting your credibility, qualifying for grants and funding, receiving tax benefits and deductions, increasing the net value of your business, and cementing your legacy through bettering the world around you. Learn more.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard! Federal Reserve’s Small Business Credit Survey Now Open
 The Federal Reserve's 2021 Small Business Credit Survey is open for responses from now until Nov. 19. If you are a small business owner or key financial decision-maker for a business, let your voice be heard and give your perspective on your recent business experiences. Learn more and take the survey here.
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Phoenix Rising: GHCC Annual Awards Gala
Please join us at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) annual awards gala on Dec. 4. This year, the GHCC celebrates the contributions of Hispanic business owners to the Georgia economy. With the theme “Phoenix Rising”, the gala acknowledges the difficulties faced by businesses over the last year, and looks to the future of a business community that has overcome obstacles and grown back stronger than ever. Learn more.
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Learn How to Sell Your Product or Service to the Government
The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) is helping Georgia businesses, large or small, to identify, compete for, and win government contracts at no cost with federal, state or local government agencies. Learn more.
Georgia Tech Resources Available for You
Get to know the greater Georgia Tech community and the multitude of benefits available to you that can only be accessed by partnering with a leading research and engineering institution. Read more.
Grow Your Business with Export Opportunities in Africa
Learn how export opportunities in Africa can help you grow your small business with EXIM’s webinar. Learn more.
How to Use Resources to Grow Your Business Internationally
Learn what resources are available to grow your business internationally with EXIM’s webinar. Learn more.
Looking for Our Event Recordings?
If you’ve missed an event or are looking to listen to an event you’ve attended, Georgia MBDA Business Center Recorded Webinars and Podcasts are available here.
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This email is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency's Coronavirus Response and Relief award.
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