Imprimir - Cerrar ventana - Haz clic en Más en la parte inferior del correo electrónico para imprimir un solo mensaje Asunto: SBA Region 4 News To Share De: Small Business Administration ([email protected]) Para: barrera.ruben@rocketmail; Fecha: Miércoles, 30 de julio, 2014 10:50 P.M. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. July 2014 SBA Region 4 News To Share Brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administrations Region IV Office Cassius BUtts Cassius Butts Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA Region 4 Team Has Plans For YOU I had the pleasure of joining the SBA management team from across Region 4 along with all of SBA management from across this great Nation in Cleveland, Ohio this month. Our main objective was to strategize the next moves of our agency moving forward. The theme for the conference this year was District Based Economic Development Within a National Perspective. The theme sits well with me as we truly embraced district successes and tied in SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweets national strategies that she has asked us to put in place to better serve our small business communities; especially the underserved communities. The SBA has a lot in store for you and our team is prepared to communicate to you the new opportunities that are on the horizon. One new concept I will introduce to you now is SBAOne. SBAOne is a new, interactive, user-friendly SBA lending platform. SBA is automating the uploading of documents and the generation of forms, and allowing electronic signatures saving banks hours of processing time and thousands of dollars. SBA One will incent more banks to partner with us, generating more loans and igniting economic activity. By making the process quicker, cheaper and more intuitive, this initiative will help existing lenders do more small-dollar lending. I am very excited about this new development and where it can lead this agency and what it can bring our communities. SBAOne is just one example of what we have in store for you. So, stay tuned and stay aware. The SBA has opportunities coming your way and an amazing team ready to assist in seamlessly implementing new policies and procedures that will lead to more small business success. SBA district directors and deputy district directors from across the Southeast Region gathered in Cleveland, Ohio at the SBA National Management Conference to discuss future plans to drive small business success Region 4 DDs Congratulations To One Of Our Own Congratulations to James McClendon, Administrative Officer of the SBA Mississippi District Office. James was presented his 20-year Federal Service pin and certificate by District Director Janita Stewart in recognition of his dedicated service to the federal government. He is a Veteran and Purple Heart recipient and has been with the SBA for 17 years. James McClendon receiving 20-year Federal Service pin from Janita Stewart James McClendon Whats happening For Small Business in YOUR Area? Tom Todt Alabama District Office Tom Todt, SBA District Director Tom Todt, Alabama District Director, attended a day-long workforce conference on July 23. The conference, co-hosted by the Delta Regional Authority and the Washington County Economic Development Initiative, was attended by approximately 80, and featured a presentation of a Southern Growth Policies Board report Re-imagining Workforce Development. One of the chief take-aways is the realization that all workforce training and development efforts must begin with the specific skill needs as outlined by the industries. Wilfredo Gonzalez North Florida District Office Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, District Director Regional Administrator Cassius Butts recently participated in a Business Opportunity Symposium hosted by the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) of Central Florida. The focus of the symposium was on loan opportunities for underserved business owners. Orange County Mayor Theresa Jacobs also participated in the symposium. The BBIF is one of North Florida’s certified microlenders, and lends up to $50,000 to small businesses in certain counties. For more information on the microloan program in North Florida contact the District Office at (904) 443-1900. North Florida District Director, Wilfredo J. Gonzalez recently received the Founders Award from Latina Style Magazine for his continuous support of the magazine since its launch in the early 1990s. The award was presented at the Latina Style Business Series conference in Orlando in late May. The conference consisted of workshops on topics such as access to capital, healthy work environments, empowerment through technology, and key business lessons learned. Pancho Marrero South Florida District Office Francisco Pancho Marrero, District Director Assistant District Director Area 1 Althea Harris signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with South Florida Minority Supplier Development Council on June 26. This brings the district total to 27 SAMs, 12 of which have been signed this fiscal year. Miami SCORE chapter and Florida SBDC are supporting SBA national initiative Boots to Business Reboot that will be held at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital auditorium, July 29-30. More than 110 veterans and spouses have already registered. The district office will be supporting four Affordable Care Act presentations on July 21, 22, 28 and 29. The presentations will target small and minority business owners in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Though enrollment is currently closed until the next open period in November, small business owners are still looking for information and a better understanding of how the new law is affecting small business owners. Finally, public relations specialist and veteran business development specialist Jim Brooks will be speaking about SBA resources for veterans at a Veteran’s Resource Fair sponsored by the Doral Chamber of Commerce on July 23. City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and U.S. Congressman Joe Garcia will be part of the opening ceremonies. Terri Denison Georgia District Office Terri Denison, District Director On August 19, the SBA Georgia District Office will be joining Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell and the U.S. General Services Administration for the 3rd annual Back To Business Conference at Atlanta City Hall. This conference, which is free of charge, will offer opportunities for small businesses from around the metro area to network with potential government and private sector buyers and feature panels on entrepreneurship and the new Atlanta Falcons stadium project. SBA Regional Administrator Cassius Butts will be the keynote presenter at this years event. Registration is required for each attendee and spaces are limited. For registration, go to backtobusiness2014.eventbrite For more information, call 404-330-6052. Ralph Ross Kentucky District Office Ralph Ross, District Director SBA Participating in Business Forum with FDIC in Kentucky The SBA Kentucky District Office, in conjunction with the FDIC and other business service providers, is participating in a Small Business Forum on July 30 and August 13 that targets financial institutions and community-based organizations serving the Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky. This first-of-its-kind event with the FDIC in Kentucky will include a series of presentations and panel discussions by FDIC and SBA personnel as well as representatives from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the USDA and several SBA microlenders located in eastern Kentucky. Appalachia is in dire need of alternative work environments beyond the cyclical coal mining and service industries. In addition to dwindling population, challenges to business development in the Appalachian region include low educational attainment, mountainous typography, and limited transportation routes and access. While barriers do exist, there is a renewed focus by the Kentucky Governor’s Office and the federal Promise Zone award to concentrate efforts on Appalachian needs. Industries such as arts and crafts, tourism and manufacturing are being highlighted as possible revenue generators in the region. This forum serves to meet the following objectives: Foster idea-sharing about strategies to create prospective small businesses in Appalachia using specific federal programs; Assess ways to maximize government-community-financial institution partnerships to work successfully in Appalachian communities to facilitate small business lending and growth; Provide financial institutions with new or a renewed list of community contacts; and, Identify key stakeholder groups that help build the region through programming and future planning efforts. Janita Stewart Mississippi District Office Janita Stewart, District Director Mississippi District Director Janita R. Stewart was one of several speakers who helped kick-off the “Power Forward Business, Supplier and Contractor Expo” held Thursday, June 19th at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, MS. The event was sponsored by the Mississippi Power Company and hosted by the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology, Strategic Systems, Inc. (SSI) and the South Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Center. The event provided opportunities for young entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners to learn of SBA’s highly touted programs and services. Attendees also used the forum to meet and build relationships with other federal, state and commercial procurement specialists, state agency representatives and lenders. SBA personnel Gary Reed, DDD; Alice Doss, SBOS; Rhonda Fisher, SLRS; and Lance Foster, Gulfport Branch Manager also participated in the event. Other participants included Johnny DuPree, Mayor of the City of Hattiesburg, and Mike Espy, former U.S. House of Representative, who was the first African American selected as Secretary of Agriculture during Bill Clinton’s presidency. Donna Brazile, special guest speaker, author, syndicated columnist and television political commentator provided the 300+ in attendance sage advice on entrepreneurship given she was 12 years old when she started a business. Janita Stewart, MS District Director addresses the audience of the “Power Forward Business, Supplier and Contractor Expo” Janita Stewart Lynn Douthett North Carolina District Office Lynn Douthett, District Director Mike Arriola was appointed Deputy District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Carolina District Office on July 13, 2014. As Deputy District Director, Arriola supports the District Director in supervising the office’s administrative operations and in carrying out the agency’s mission of providing financial assistance, counseling, and management and technical assistance to small businesses in North Carolina. Mike has been with the SBA since January 1998, when he joined the Guam Branch Office as a loan specialist and held numerous collateral duties, including Public Information Officer. In February 2004, Arriola accepted a position with the SBA North Carolina District to open a satellite office in the city of Asheville and was responsible for delivering the agency’s programs and services to small businesses in the 28 westernmost counties of the state. On July 13, 2014, he was named Deputy District Director. A business and corporate banker by training, Arriola has worked for various banks, including Chase Manhattan, Bank of Hawaii and HSBC. He is a 1984 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and a 1992 graduate of the Asian Institute of Management’s Advanced Bank Management Program. In 2010, Arriola completed his Master’s degree in Public Affairs from Western Carolina University and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies. Mike Arriola was appointed Deputy District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Carolina District Office on July 13, 2014. Mike Arriola Elliott Cooper South Carolina District Office Elliott Cooper, District Director The South Carolina District Office is pleased to announce that Michael Corp has been promoted to Lead Business Opportunity Specialist. As the new business opportunity division head, Mr. Corp will lead our office’s government contracting programs and outreach. “We are fortunate to have someone of Mr. Corp’s skills and experience to fill this important position,” said District Director Elliott Cooper. Mr. Corp, an Air Force veteran, joined our staff in 2010 as a business development specialist. Previously, he was team leader for all construction contracts at Shaw Air Force Base. Walter Perry Tennessee District Office Walter Perry, District Director A new member of the Tennessee SBA team, LaTanya Channel, joined the SBA Tennessee District Office as Deputy District Director on July 7th. La Tanya comes to the TN District Office from SBA Headquarters where she was Chief of Certification and Eligibility for the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business and HUBZone and Certification and Eligibility, and formerly a Senior Advisor for the 8(a) Business Development Program. On July 11th, District Director Walter Perry and Deputy District Director LaTanya Channel presented the SBA Tennessee Micro Lender of the Year Award to Pathway Lending in Nashville. Pathway Lending, formerly Southeast Community Capital, has been an active Micro Lender statewide since 1999. On July 15th, a Lenders’ Training Event and luncheon, with over 60 bankers, was presented at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center by Lender Relations Specialists Lisa Denson and Anna Maria Lloyd. District International Trade Officer, David Tiller, moderated a panel on International Trade Finance on July 17th in Memphis at the Made In America Rural International Trade Forum presented by the White House, the Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, Export-Import Bank, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the Delta Regional Authority, and the SBA. More than 150 interested entrepreneurs pre-registered for the event. Regional International Trade Officer, Sandro Murtas, and Export Import Bank Regional Director, Susan Kintanar, David Spann of the DoC and international bankers are also scheduled to present at the Forum. On July 24th District Director Perry presented the Tennessee SBA Small Business Person of the Year Award to Tracy Solomon of TEVET LLC in Greeneville. Solomon is a service disabled Veteran who has developed his firm into a leading federal government contractor supplying advance testing and measuring equipment. The Tennessee District Office has continued to offer outreach events to present the Basics of HUBZone Certification and the SBA 8(a) Program across the state to chambers of commerce and non-profit organizations. 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