Veteran entrepreneurs and military spouses: Looking for funding and business resources?
Join the Veteran Lender Match Maker on Nov 18 in Montgomery AL to connect with lenders and explore financing options.
Register:
sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/e…
@VBOCatMSU
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⏰Next MON🚨
NOV9th-13th #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek26
Lunch & Learn series hosted virtually 11AM–12:30PM CT by the #VBOCatMSU, fueled by the #VETCatMSU. 11/9: Intro GOV Contracting
11/10: Lender Ready
11/12: Social Media
11/13: Creating w/ SI
➡️ sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/e…
Entrepreneurship is on the rise in America! Thanks to pro-growth policies, there’s never been a better time to start a business.
Learn about capital, counseling, and other resources that can help: sba.gov/manufacturing
#NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth
Earlier today, we finished our live session on "How to Submit an Award Winning Package for the 2027 National Small Business Week".
In case you missed it, check out this recording: youtu.be/e6frJQqQ4l0
Events this week!
SBA Lending and Contracting Overview for Small Businesses
📅 October 22, 2026
🕥 10AM – 12PM CT
💻 Virtual
National Small Business Week: How to Submit an Award-Winning Nomination
📅 October 23, 2026
🕥 11AM – 12PM CT
💻 Virtual
sba.gov/al
SBA Staff Carol Ann House and Megyn Rodriguez hosted office hours in Cullman AL in partnership with the @AlabamaSbdc & ApexAccelerators at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to bring SBA resources to a rural community. We hope to see you next time!
Join us next week in Cullman, Alabama for **SBA for the Day: Office Hours in your Neighborhood**!
📅 October 13, 2026
🕥 10:30 am to 3:30 pm CT
📍 Cullman Chamber of Commerce | 301 2nd Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055
🖊️ Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/fRjz…
Nominations are officially open for the 2027 National #SmallBusinessWeek Awards! 🏆
Small businesses are the heart of free enterprise, powering America's economy.
Know an exceptional business owner? Submit a nomination by December 7, 2pm CT: sba.gov/nsbw
Need $50k or less to start or grow your business?
Join us this coming Monday, Oct 5 at 11am CT to learn more about the SBA Microloan program!
Register: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.c…
Thinking about launching or growing your small business in Alabama? Join us for an info session to help you access the capital you need – Learn about the SBA microloan program, up to $50,000.
legacy.sba.gov/event/88781

ALT Title reads as “Microlending Mondays: small loans, big dreams, & navigating the SBA Microloan program”. On the right, there is a state outline of Alabama with an image of Sunset on the Tuscaloosa Northport M&O railroad trestle as viewed from the riverwalk in Tuscaloosa Alabama within the state. On the left is the official SBA seal.
🚨Starting in 5 Days!
Small Business Lender Matchmaker
🗓️ September 28, 2026
🕘10:00AM – 2:00PM CT
📍Innovation Depot | 1500 1stAve North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Register: mcwbc.ecenterdirect.com/even…
💻Lending and Contracting Overview Workshop for Military Members
🗓️Sept 24
🕙10AM – 2PM
Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/WLuj…
🚨Starting in 2 Days!
💻Lender Readiness for Rural Entrepreneurs
🗓️Sept 23
🕚 11AM to 12PM
Register: legacy.sba.gov/event/88104
🚨Upcoming Events
💻Lender Readiness for Rural Entrepreneurs
🗓️Sept 23
🕚 11AM to 12PM
💻Lending and Contracting Overview Workshop for Military Members
🗓️ Sept 24
🕙10AM – 2PM
Small Business Lender Matchmaker
🗓️Sept 28
🕙10AM – 2PM
📍Birmingham, AL
sba.gov/al
Reminder: Check out this event next week
Attend this event before the Lender Matcher for extra preparation following week.
Lender Readiness for Rural Entrepreneurs
📅 September 23, 2026
🕚 11:00am to 12:00pm
💻 Virtual
REGISTER: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/LWtt…
💻 Virtual Lending and Contracting Overview Workshop for Military Members
📅 September 24, 2026
🕙 10:00AM – 2:00PM CT
REGISTER: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/WLuj…
Small Business Lender Matchmaker
📅 September 28, 2026
🕙 10:00AM – 2:00PM CT
📍 Innovation Depot | 1500 1st Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203
REGISTER: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/vPgh…
Lender Readiness for Rural Entrepreneurs
📅 September 23, 2026
🕚 11:00am to 12:00pm
💻 Virtual
REGISTER: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/LWtt…
Upcoming September Events!
Lender Readiness for Rural Entrepreneurs
📅 September 23, 2026
🕚 11:00am to 12:00pm
💻 Virtual
REGISTER: lnkd.in/et8iJAnJ




















