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June is National Safety Month

The National Safety Council declared June as National Safety Month in 1996, to spread awareness of safety hazards and unintentional injuries for industrial workers of the United States.

In Honor of National Safety Month, the SBA works to bring awareness to national and local resources available to small businesses to create and maintain safe work environments. Take a look at some useful resources here:

Summer is around the corner, are you ready for Summer School?

Are you new to business or need to brush up on your skills? Whether you’re looking to start a small business or expand your current one, summer is a great time to get started! Take advantage of SBA’s free digital learning platform for everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.

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Are you prepared for wildfire season?

Unfortunately, for some areas of our district, summer season can also mean wildfire season. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC) reported more than 1.5 million acres affected by wildfires in Washington and Oregon in 2021, in what was one of the hottest and driest years on record. Prepare your business, your home, and yourself with these tips, and stay up to date with SBA recovery resources if you find yourself in a declared disaster area.

Webinar

LGBTQ+ Small Business Growth via Federal and Corporate Contracting

Thursday, June 16

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

SBA district offices from Seattle, Houston and Nashville will be teaming up to bring you a webinar on growing your small business through federal and corporate contracting. The program will feature a presentation from Alicia Greene, Supplier Diversity Director for the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, on LGBT Business Enterprise® certification. In collaboration with the Seattle LGBT Chamber, Houston LGBT Chamber and Nashville LGBT Chamber, the event will take place virtually and be free to attend. Visit the link below for more information and registration.