Denver, CO — On Tuesday, April 23, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority will launch The EDGE — a new six-part webinar series for small businesses in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. This partnership will deliver small business resources on some of the most pressing issues affecting small business owners, including access to capital in rural communities, workforce development, resources to grow childcare business, and enhancing cyber security.

This webinar series includes the following dates and topics:

April 23 – Capital access for rural small businesses

May 30 – Small business resources to tackle childcare

June 6 – How to build your talent pipeline with apprenticeship programs

July 24 – Apprenticeships:  How to build your talent pipeline

September 19 – Cybersecurity: AI, Phishing scams and hacks!

October 15 – Cybersecurity: Requirements for government procurement

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WEBINAR DATES AND TIMES GO HERE.

“This innovative and necessary partnership between the SBA and Small Business Majority allows us to reach a larger segment of the small business population throughout the Rocky Mountain and Northern Plains area,” said SBA Regional Administrator Aikta Marcoulier. “Our goal is to provide timely training on critical topics such as workforce development, access to business capital, and cybersecurity, which all businesses desperately need in today’s changing economy.”

Through these webinars, members of the small business community will be connected to a suite of tools and strategies to develop long-term, stable growth. The first webinar in this series, scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, will provide tips for navigating the rural small business financing landscape, including what to look for and avoid while searching for funds.

“States within this targeted region have a healthy small business economy and a strong entrepreneurial spirit,” said Lindsey Vigoda, Colorado Director & National Quality Jobs Policy Director for Small Business Majority. “But they need additional support to thrive, and equally important, they need information about where to turn to find that support. We are excited to partner with the SBA to connect entrepreneurs with valuable tools and resources that will help them grow and strengthen their businesses.”

SBA and Small Business Majority remain steadfast in efforts to lower barriers to opportunities for small businesses and ensure they have equitable access to capital, business essentials, and resources that will drive sustainable growth.

For additional information on The EDGE webinar series, please visit: https://smallbusinessmajority.org/webinar-series-region-8-small-business-administration

About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

About Small Business Majority
Small Business Majority is a national small business organization that empowers America’s diverse entrepreneurs to build a thriving and equitable economy. We engage our network of more than 85,000 small businesses and 1,500 business and community organizations to deliver resources to entrepreneurs and advocate for public policy solutions that promote inclusive small business growth. Our work is bolstered by extensive research and deep connections with the small business community that enable us to educate stakeholders about key issues impacting America’s entrepreneurs, with a special focus on the smallest businesses and those facing systemic inequities. Learn more about us on our website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.