America's SBDC Iowa

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"My main trick is to work with amazing people. It’s a long an twisty journey and you need people that really are amazing and have this rare gift of honesty and courage and really open up." – Lucy Walker

From America's SBDC Iowa State Director

Here at the America’s SBDC Iowa we have the most amazing team. They work tirelessly to help Iowa’s small businesses. This week we honored our state star: Kimberly Tiefenthaler. With an entire team of stars this is an amazing recognition. She works long hours and has many short nights spent worrying about her clients and hoping to find the answer that they need. She has earned a place within her peers as someone they can talk with and someone who knows how to listen. As I said, we have the most amazing team and I am so proud of everything we have accomplished and I am excited to see what the next year holds for us. To give you a glimpse inside our group we have the following personalities – I will let you decide who is who.

The Jokester : The Realist : The Inspector : The Giver : The Visionary : The Entertainer : The Teacher : The Energizer Bunny : The Shadow : The Promoter : The Ruler of Sarcasm : The Diplomat : The Caring Soul : The Silent Observer : The Coach : The Mastermind : The Moderator & The Champion

Each of them are amazing and make us smile and we learn from each other every day. During this crisis and beyond there is not another group that I would rather be with than our team of people working together to get Iowa #Back2Biz.

-Lisa Shimkat, State Director

Visit #Back2Biz Page

COVID-19 Reopening Signs for Businesses

SBDC Iowa – Limit Customers

SBDC Iowa – Wait to be Seated

SBDC Iowa – Delivery

SBDC Iowa – 6 feet

SBDC Iowa – One-way Traffic

SBDC Iowa – COVID-19 Notice

Other Printable Signs

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AMERICA’S SBDC IOWA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENT OF NATIONAL AWARD

Kimberly Tiefenthaler to be honored as America’s SBDC Iowa State Star

Read Press Release Here

Overview of Main Street Lending Program

View Overview Here

U.S. Small Business Administration Updates

Agriculture Producers Guide to COVID-19 Small Business Administration Loan Program (PPP & EIDL)

U.S. Small Business Administration (Region VII: Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas) will conduct an educational webinar to provide information for farmers about the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Both of these SBA programs were created to help business owners during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The four state Farm Bureaus are cooperating to bring farmers this information.

June 4th at 12pm

To Participate by Phone

Call (346) 248-7799

Enter webinar ID: 821 6619 5806 then press #

Click Here for Webinar

Watch Webinar via Facebook Live

SBA Issues Guidance on Calculating the Forgiveness of PPP Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application.

View Form Here

Updated PPP FAQ - 5/19

Updated COVID-19 Business Resources

Events

COVID-19 Manufacturer Roundtable

June 9th, 16th, 23rd at 7:30am

COVID-19 Food Manufacturer Roundtable

June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

at 7:30am

GovCon 101

June 9th at 10:30am

ILC Coaching in a Virtual World

June 9th at 11am

Writing Federal Proposals

June 10th at 9am

Legal Considerations for Federal Subcontracting

June 15th at 11am

Email international@iowaeda.com with attendee name(s) & email(s) to receive webinar login details. Webinars will be also be available On-Demand for later viewing.

Opening Trade: Global Options for Iowa

As countries emerge from the global crisis, now is time to accurately assess international trade opportunities and implement targeted approaches to global markets. During this webinar series, hear first-hand information from Iowa representatives in key global markets to help you develop trade strategies for moving forward.

· June 10 – Mexico 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

· July 8 – Korea 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

· July 15 - Australia 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Smart Online Global Marketing

Experts discuss: The importance of proper translations of your marketing materials and online presence. Website localization and SEO. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. E-commerce basics. Grants available to offset some of these expenses.

June 17, 2020 - 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Preparing for USMCA

North American trade expert and Licensed U.S. Customs broker, Adam Hill, President and COO of Scarbrough Group of Companies, will highlight the newly revised agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada (USMCA). The USMCA will enter into force on July 1, 2020.

June 24, 2020 - 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Making Remote Meetings Effective

Remote Meetings are different from in person, but can be just as effective. Learn how to

make effective and efficient use of you meeting to drive results.

Thursday, June 4 at 9am

Plan Your Business Future Now

Has your value proposition changed for your customers? Will some or all of the change

remain when back to business as normal?

Tuesday, June 9 at 9am

Self Leadership: Making the Most of Working Remotely & Showing Your Worth

Remote Meetings are different from in person, but can be just as effective. Learn how to make effective and efficient use of you meeting to drive results.

Thursday, June 11 at 9am