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Congratulations to Annabelle Javier and Jason Wilburn of Paul Wissmach Glass Company, the 2025 SBA Mid-Atlantic Region (Region 3) #Exporter of the Year! Leading up to #SmallBusinessWeek (May 5-9), we recognize excellence in international trade from around the country: this SBA West Virginia District Office-based family-owned glass company that earned two STEP grants to globalize their website which led to 30% of sales from exports that support 10 full-time jobs. Read more below and check out all of our 2025 winners here: https://lnkd.in/gppezqNf
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🌍🚀 Get Ready for Export Week 2025! 🚀🌍 Looking to expand your business globally and tap into new international markets? Mark your calendars for Export Week 2025, hosted by our #ExportExperts! 📅 When: May 5-9, 2025 🌐 Where: Virtual & In-Person Events Across the U.S. Export Week is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry experts, access valuable resources, and discover the tools you need to grow your business internationally. Whether you're new to exporting or looking to enhance your global reach, we've got everything you need! 38 Topics to Choose From, including: ✅ Exporting 101 & Advanced Strategies ✅ Market Insights & Trends ✅ Networking with Global Trade Experts ✅ Access to Key Resources & Funding Programs 🔗 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/eBBCFGQ International Trade Administration
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Starting this week! SBA is hosting information sessions in NC, SC, and GA about mitigation assistance that can help you protect your home or business from disaster impacts. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/edgru5PB
Mark your calendars for the 2025 National #SmallBusinessWeek! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gCXiyra
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Manufacturers: Access capital ranging from $500 to $5 million to help you grow your business! 📈 Connect with an SBA-approved lender today: https://lnkd.in/e-RE-dy #MadeInAmerica
Congratulations to Zaheer Faruqi and Talha Faruqi of Aventure Aviation, the 2025 SBA Southeast Regional #Exporter of the Year! Leading up to #SmallBusinessWeek (May 5-9), we recognize excellence in international trade from around the country: this SBA Georgia District Office-based aviation parts supplier used SCORE Mentors, an SBA-backed Export Working Capital loan, and STEP grants to increase export sales to 65%! Thank you to University of Georgia Small Business Development Center #InternationalTrade Director Darrel Hulsey for submitting the nomination. Read more below and check out all of our 2025 winners here: https://lnkd.in/gppezqNf
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SBA leadership spoke with Crain's Cleveland Business during our visit to Cleveland, Ohio, for the #MadeInAmerica Manufacturing Roadshow. “Our approach to growing domestic manufacturing is to focus on getting the resources out there to inform manufacturers how we can help," said Lisa Shimkat, SBA associate administrator for the Office of Field Operations. #SBAInTheField SBA Cleveland District Office U.S. Small Business Administration
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SBA resource partner SCORE is America's largest network of volunteer business mentors! • Find a mentor near you: https://lnkd.in/e6SG6k4 • Learn how to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/gmPfQCMm #NationalVolunteerMonth
Congratulations to CARMEN RIOS of Dulzura Borincana, Inc., the 2025 SBA Atlantic Region (NY, NJ, PR, USVI) Regional #Exporter of the Year! Leading up to #SmallBusinessWeek (May 5-9), we recognize excellence in #smallbusiness international trade from around the country. An SBA Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands District Office-based maker of tropical sweets and snacks, Dulzura Borincana used State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant funds to go global. Read more below and check out all of our 2025 winners here: https://lnkd.in/gppezqNf