Small Business Administration – Upcoming Webinars Havre de GraceSmall Business Administration – Upcoming Webinars Restaurant Revitalization Fund The food service industry is among the hardest-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic economic downturn. The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden, established the $28.6 billion RRF to be administered by the SBA. As the SBA builds and prepares to roll out the program, this dedicated SBA website is the best source for up-to-date information for eligible restaurants interested in the RRF. Under this announcement, details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide are now available in English at www.sba.gov/restaurants, and in Spanish at www.sba.gov/restaurantes. Join us for free webinars detailing the program: Tuesday, April 27, 2021. 3pm Register Here Friday, April 30, 2021. 10am Register Here Monday, May 3, 2021. 11am Register Here SBA Programs & Services Learn about the many SBA programs that can help you start, manage and grow your small business. Topics include: counseling, training, government contracting and financing. Held monthly; see sba.gov/md for additional dates. Thursday, May 6, 2021. 12:30pm Register Here Thursday, May 20, 2021. 10am Register Here SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Information Session Learn about the SBA 8(a) government contracting assistance program. Topics include: opportunities for small businesses, what is the 8(a) Program?, who qualifies for the 8(a) program, how to certify and resources available. Held monthly; see sba.gov/md for additional dates. Thursday, May 27, 2021. 10am Register Here ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. 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.