 SBA disaster loans are now available to businesses and residents in Florida following the Hurricane Ian disaster declaration and in Puerto Rico following the Hurricane Fiona disaster declaration. For help with disaster loans, call 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. SBA is also hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts. Bilingual language skills are a plus.  Looking for capital for your small business or startup? Through SBA's microloan program, entrepreneurs can borrow up to $50,000 for working capital, inventory, supplies, and more. The average microloan is about $13,000. Learn more  The internet has become an invaluable tool for small businesses, opening the door to a wide range of previously unheard-of possibilities. Unfortunately, as e-commerce continues to grow, so does the number of bad actors looking to exploit hard working entrepreneurs. Join SBA for its first-ever National Cyber Summit on October 26, 2022 for tips and resources to keep your small business cyber secure. Register  In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined the White House to discuss how SBA and the Biden-Harris Administration work to help Latino entrepreneurs thrive. See SBA's blog for more information about resources to help Hispanic entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.  Join SBA's webinar on October 6, 2022 for a discussion on financial wellness and the importance of equity and opportunity to help uplift and support Hispanic-owned small businesses in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about SBA initiatives and resources to help you start or grow your business. Register  National Small Business Week Awards Are you SBA's next winner? SBA is now accepting nominations for its 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year. Submit your nomination today. Learn more |  Tribal Consultation on 8(a) Business Development Program Regulations Join SBA on October 5, 2022 for a virtual and in-person (Washington, DC) tribal consultation meeting and listening session to discuss proposed revisions to 8(a) Business Development Program regulations. SBA is requesting comments on how best to propose policies that would impact Alaska Native Corporations, tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and 8(a) participants owned by these entities. Register | | 
