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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
Warning: Fraudulent emails supposedly from the Town, requesting payments for town services
The Town of Bethlehem is notifying residents regarding widespread phishing campaigns. These fraudulent emails attempt to appear as being sent from the Town and soliciting payments for town services, recently targeting planning and building permit applications. These communications mimic legitimate invoices or notices in an attempt to lead recipients into making fraudulent payments. We strongly advise all residents not to reply to any suspicious messages, click on links, or download attachments. To
