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NCMSDC Weekly Newsroom
April 2, 2021 Edition
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In this Issue:
1.Mark your calendars!
- NCMSDC 2021 Annual Meeting (6/17)
2.*Time sensitive* NCMDSC MBE Request
3.*Time Sensitive* NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs
- U.S. SBA: Business Smart Series to Ready, Set, Go your business! (4/14)
- West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce: Black & Brown Business Summit (4/22-4/23)
4.*New* April NCMSDC MBE & Corporate Member Webinars (complimentary)
- NCMSDC Corporate Roundtable (CRT) Meeting (4/20)
5.*Extended Deadline* PPP Capital Resources
6.NCMSDC 2021 Signature Sponsors
7.NMSDC Announcements
8.NCMSDC Team Member Contact Information
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NCMSDC 2021 Annual Meeting
June 17, 2021
State of the Council
Speakers/Panels/Workshops
Networking
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Attention all NCMSDC MBEs -
Have you completed your profile update survey?
As the NCMSDC creates new ways to enhance connections to opportunities between our MBE Firms and Corporate Members, this is one way where we can better support your business engagement and success.
Please take this short survey today!
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3.NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs |
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
Business Smart Series to Ready, Set, Go your business!
Learn ways to lay the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs like you launch a business idea and to understand the steps to building a business.
- READY: Basics of Business Startup
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April 14, 10 a.m.; Register
- SET: Becoming Credit Ready
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April 21, 10 a.m.; Register
- GO: Finding Additional Small Business Support and Resources
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April 28 10 a.m.; Register
The Ready, Set, Go Workshop is an initiative from the U.S. Small Business Administration and through this workshop, SBA hopes to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the information needed to help guide your pathway toward economic empowerment and business success.
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Black and Brown Business Summit
April 22 & 23, 2021
Virtual Registration is open.
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
SBA's Minnesota and North Dakota Districts are once again accepting applications for the Emerging Leaders program, in the Twin Cities and Fargo/Moorhead areas.
A maximum of 20 spots are available in each location and classes will be held every other week from April through October, 2021. Classes may be held in-person or virtually, depending on current conditions.
Emerging Leaders assists small business owners in growing their business, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities. This intense 7-month course offers approximately 100 hours of training per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced professionals at no cost.
Learn more about qualifications here.
Then register your interest in the program here.
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4.NCMSDC April MBE and Corporate Member
Webinars (complimentary)
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NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Pre-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month
Next Webinar:
April 15, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 PM CDT
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NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Post-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month
Next Webinar:
April 15, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 PM CDT
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So you are interested in NMSDC MBE certification, the process, and the benefits. This webinar is only open to those who have not started the certification process or are considering NMSDC MBE Certification.
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So you are NMSDC MBE certified, now what? This webinar is only open to NCMSDC Certified MBEs and NCMSDC Subscription Service MBEs to find out more about the NCMSDC, programming, and next steps.
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*NEW* NCMSDC Corporate Roundtable (CRT) Meeting
Next Webinar: April 20, 2021; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
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For April we are taking a break from our Monthly NCMSDC Best Practices Series* for an NCMSDC Corporate Roundtable (CRT) Meeting.
All NCMSDC Corporate Members are invited to attend this virtual meeting.
*Monthly NCMSDC Corporate Member Best Practice Series Resume on
May 18, 2021 from 12:20-1:30 PM CDT.
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NCMSDC Monthly MBE Open Forum & Discussion
Last Tuesday of the Month
Next Webinar: April 27, 2021; 11:30 - 12:30 PM CDT
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The purpose of this monthly webinar is to engage in MBE-to-MBE relationship building and to update on NCMSDC programming and strategy.
We will announce April's discussion hot topic(s) later this month.
Please note that pre- registration is required. After you register, you will be sent an Outlook calendar hold with MS Teams link.
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NCMSDC Monthly Corporate Member Meet-up
4th Tuesday of Every Month
Next Webinar: April 28, 2021; 3:30 - 4:30 PM CDT
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The purpose of this monthly webinar is to engage peer-to-peer Corporate Member relationship building and to update on NCMSDC programming and strategy.
We will announce April's discussion hot topic(s) later this month.
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First Step ALWAYS is to contact your current lender and accountant for all decisions. These are resources that have been shared with us for your information. |
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The SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a federal loan program that provides assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds can be used for costs related to payroll and certain other expenses. On December 27, the President signed new relief package legislation that provided additional funding for PPP loans. |
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U.S. Bank is accepting PPP applications through
May 31 for new and existing customers. Those with questions can call their Business Service Center at 800.673.3555 between Monday and Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM CST.
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Old National is accepting PPP applications through May 31 a new online portal. For assistance, please call their PPP call center directly at 1-800-731-2265 and press Star (*) between Monday and Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST.
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NMSDC Business Consortium Fund (BCF) |
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The NMSDC Business Consortium Fund “BCF” has partnered with First Bank of the Lake “FBOL” to allow our MBEs to apply for the first and second PPP loans.
What this means for you:
Quicker turnaround times as FBOL was one of the top lenders in processing PPP loans in the first round. Read more...
General NCMSDC BCF PPP Library of Resources, including samples, Read more . . .
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): |
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
EIDL Application Window still open and deadline extended.
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First Step ALWAYS is to contact your current lender and accountant for all decisions. These are resources that have been shared with us for your information. |
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Alternative Lending institution approved by SBA:
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program:
- Open for new clients in the Community Advantage and Micro loans
- No new clients for PPP BUT if already a client, reach out.
CRF-Nonprofit:
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6.NCMSDC 2021 Calendar and Sponsors |
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Thank you
2021 NCMSDC Signature Sponsors
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Contact Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke to discuss 2021 Signature Sponsorship
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8.NCMSDC Team Contact Information |
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Please reach us at:
Antronette Mahomes, MBE Certification & Administration Specialist
Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke, Corporate Relations & Program Manager
Reehanah Al-Othman, Operations & Communications Manager
Heather Olson, President & CEO
Our thoughts are with you, your colleagues, and your loved ones, and we hope you are doing well.--The NCMSDC Team
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