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SUMMARY:Business Certifications: Qualifications and Benefits for your Business
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration has organized a series of eight (8) Friday Informational Workshops to help small business owners or anyone thinking about starting a business properly start\, build and grow.  Additionally\, the sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to connect with representatives from federal\, state and local business resource agencies for expert information.\n\nMarch's session will be presented by the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and will teach participants the importance of business certifications\, how to qualify and the benefits to the business.  \nDiscover and Learn:\n•	The different types of certifications (state/federal) for which the business might be eligible for.\n•	The qualifications and benefits of the different certifications.\n•	How to certify the business through the System of Award Management (SAM).\n•	What exactly is SAM and how the system is used.\n\n\n		- Upcoming Sessions -\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 11\, 2014\nFRANCHISING\n Is franchising the best fit for you?  Learn the pros and cons of business franchising.\n\nPresented by:FranNet\n\nFRIDAY\, MAY 9\, 2014\nCREDIT AND YOUR BUSINESS\nWhat your credit reveals\, how to assure you are ready ''credit wise'' before you approach a lender for financing.\n\nPresented by:\nGreenpath Debt Solutions\n\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 13\, 2014\nBUSINESS MARKETING\nFrom advertising to social media\, finding the best fit for your marketing needs giving you the most ''bang for your buck''. \n\nPresented by:\nUTPA-Small Business Development Center\n\nGet answers from the experts! Come prepared with questions and best of all it's FREE!  Seating is limited so register today!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Small Business Administration has organized a series of eight (8) Friday Informational Workshops to help small business owners or anyone thinking about starting a business properly start\, build and grow.  Additionally\, the sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to connect with representatives from federal\, state and local business resource agencies for expert information.\n\nMarch's session will be presented by the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and will teach participants the importance of business certifications\, how to qualify and the benefits to the business.  \nDiscover and Learn:\n•	The different types of certifications (state/federal) for which the business might be eligible for.\n•	The qualifications and benefits of the different certifications.\n•	How to certify the business through the System of Award Management (SAM).\n•	What exactly is SAM and how the system is used.\n\n\n		- Upcoming Sessions -\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 11\, 2014\nFRANCHISING\n Is franchising the best fit for you?  Learn the pros and cons of business franchising.\n\nPresented by:FranNet\n\nFRIDAY\, MAY 9\, 2014\nCREDIT AND YOUR BUSINESS\nWhat your credit reveals\, how to assure you are ready ''credit wise'' before you approach a lender for financing.\n\nPresented by:\nGreenpath Debt Solutions\n\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 13\, 2014\nBUSINESS MARKETING\nFrom advertising to social media\, finding the best fit for your marketing needs giving you the most ''bang for your buck''. \n\nPresented by:\nUTPA-Small Business Development Center\n\nGet answers from the experts! Come prepared with questions and best of all it's FREE!  Seating is limited so register today!\n\n
LOCATION:U.S. Small Business Administration 2422 E. Tyler Avenue\, Suite E. Harlingen\, TX 78550 Gaslight Center Plaza
UID:e.2211.2933
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DTSTAMP:20260521T175144Z
URL:https://business.brownsvillechamber.com/events/details/business-certifications-qualifications-and-benefits-for-your-business-03-07-2014-2933
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