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SBA Launches $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition to Showcase America’s Entrepreneurs
SBA Launches $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition to Showcase America’s EntrepreneursFreedom 250 Event Celebrates Free Enterprise Through National Small Business Competition for $1 Million Cash Prize Pool Funded by Clover WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. Featuring a $1 million
Did you miss yesterday's Lunch & Learn?
The recording for the Lunch & Learn from Tuesday, May 12, 2026 is available. New York State Services for Your Business Lunch & Learn Recording View this conversation with NYS Department of Labor and learn about enhancing your organization’s access to no-cost services designed to support your workforce needs. Topics covered include: Recruitment & Retention tools;Programs that support employee training needs; andHuman Resource Consultation and tax incentives.Click here to view the NYS DOL services
SBA Announces New $50 Million Grant Opportunity to Support Made in America Manufacturing, Workforce
SBA Announces New $50 Million Grant Opportunity to Support Made in America Manufacturing, Workforce TrainingManufacturing in America E2G Grants will fund training for small manufacturers in critical industries WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant organizations who will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower
DEC Offers Sustainable Business Navigator Program
DEC is proud to launch the Sustainable Business Navigator (SBN) program. SBN provides fast, free, and impactful advice to help small businesses meet their sustainability and cost cutting goals. Businesses that participate in the program have a one-hour conversation with DEC’s sustainability experts on topics that matter to them. Since one size doesn’t fit all, what sustainability topics the business wants to talk about are up to them. They can include: Waste reduction Energy efficiency Toxics use
Verizon Small Business Grants
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply by registering and completing any combination of two eligible courses or events anytime in 2026 to unlock the grant application. Apply once to remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed monthly from June through December 2026. Each month, 10 small businesses will be selected for grants. If you are not selected in a given
Tax Season Without Surprises: A Filing Guide for Bethlehem-Area Small Business Owners
Managing small business taxes effectively means more than chasing deductions — it means building the right habits before filing season arrives. Tax compliance carries a steep compliance cost across the U.S. economy: Americans spent 7.9 billion hours and $546 billion navigating the federal tax code in 2024. The Bethlehem-area business owners who come out ahead treat tax management as a year-round discipline, not a March sprint.The Quarterly Payment Trap: What Most Business Owners Get Wrong If you think of
Turning Weakness Into Strategy: A Practical Approach to Business Improvement
Every business, no matter how successful, has areas of inefficiency quietly draining its performance. These weaknesses—whether operational bottlenecks or financial blind spots—rarely announce themselves. They erode profit margins, stall growth, and often go unnoticed until they cause measurable damage. The good news? Identifying and improving these weak points can transform your business from reactive to resilient.Quick Insights You Can Act On Audit both operational processes and financial statements
How Bethlehem Businesses Can Streamline Growth and Scale with Confidence
Running a business in Bethlehem, New York, is both rewarding and relentless. Growth brings more clients, more transactions, and more to manage. Suddenly, the systems that worked when you were small start to creak. Teams juggle too many tools, approvals drag, and small inefficiencies multiply. The solution isn’t more hustle—it’s structure. By refining your processes, improving systems, and choosing the right technology, you can reduce friction, boost focus, and scale your business
