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IBSA - Corporate
Start or Grow Your Home Business
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Start or Grow Your Home Business The San Francisco Chronicle reports that home-based business are becoming the fastest growing form of business startups. Flexibility, scalability, reduced costs—the benefits are real and the opportunities that allow home businesses to expand are growing. Are you ready to start your basement business? Contact us, and we can help you find the local resources―like KC’s Small and Home Business Connection―that can help.
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SBA’s Patriot Express Loans for Veterans Reach $633 million
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*************** Release Date: June 29, 2011 Contact: Dennis E. Byrne (202) 205-6567 Release Number: 11-43 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news *************** WASHINGTON – In just four years the U.S. Small Business Administration's Patriot Express Pilot Loan Guarantee Initiative has provided more than $633 million in SBA-guaranteed loans to 7,650 veterans to start or expand their small businesses. Patriot Express, a pilot loan product, with streamlined paperwork, and based on the agency's SBA Express program, offers an enhanced guaranty and interest rate on loans to small businesses owned by veterans, reservists and their spouses. "As Independence Day arrives it is only natural for us to reflect on America's veterans – men and women who have the leadership skills and experience to become successful entrepreneurs and small business owners," said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. "The impact of this program the last four years has meant thousands of veterans and their families have had the resources to pursue their dreams as entrepreneurs, and at the same time create jobs and drive economic growth at a critical time for our country." Patriot Express was launched June 28, 2007, to expand upon the more than $1 billion in loans SBA guarantees annually for veteran-owned businesses across all its loan programs. SBA also offers counseling assistance and procurement support each year to more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists and members of the National Guard and their spouses. Patriot Express loans are offered by SBA's network of participating lenders nationwide and feature one of SBA's fastest turnaround times for loan approvals. Patriot Express loans are available for up to $500,000. The Patriot Express loan can be used for most business purposes, including start-up, expansion, equipment purchases, working capital, inventory or business-occupied real-estate purchases. Local SBA district offices can provide lists of Patriot Express lenders in their areas. Details on the initiative can be found at www.sba.gov/patriotexpress. To learn more about additional opportunities for veterans available through the SBA, please visit the website at www.sba.gov/vets. # # # -- 629 SE Quincy, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66603-3921
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SUMMER SPECIAL: FREE 4X6 COMPOSITE FROM HEAVENLY VISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Update your Individual and Family Portraits with Beautiful Indoor or Outdoor Portraits taken by Heavenly Visions Photography Yolanda Haley Taylor TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A PHOTO SESSION CALL 785 608-3291 or email yyotylr@hotmail.com Photo Session for Individual/Couples…..$125.00 (Include up to 10-4x6 Prints) Photo Session for Families…..$175.00 Additional charge--$100.00 for families of 8 and larger (Include 15-20 4x6 Prints) A free 4x6 composite for the first 10 appointments scheduled before June 30th
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To all vendors and suppliers who want to do business with the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway....
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Greetings! The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will be announcing upcoming bidding opportunities for vendors and suppliers in the next few months. Please let any companies know if they want information on bidding opportunities they must register with Penn National Gaming at www.pngamingvendors.com To date there have only been 132 registrations with the following breakdown: | Total | | DBE | 4 | | DIS | 0 | | SBE | 3 | | MBE | 20 | | DVET | 0 | | WBE | 15 | | | | | | 42 | We strongly encourage all vendors and suppliers who want to do business with the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway to visit Penn National Gaming's website and get registered. Kara Winkler Compliance Officer Contract Compliance Department Unified Government WYCO/KCK 913-573-8416 kwinkler@wycokck.org -- IBSA, Inc.
629 SE Quincy, Suite 102
Topeka, KS 66603
Serving Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri
"A Nonprofit Organization"
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MoDOT/AGC 2011 Small Business Expo
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MoDOT/AGC 2011 Small Business Expo
On Friday, July 15, 2011, MoDOT/AGC will host a Small Business Expo. The Expo will be held at the Capital Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This expo is intended for Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, DBEs, Community Based Organizations, Business Partners, Public Agencies, and New Business Owners. You all are cordially invited to attend this FREE WORKSHOP!!!!
PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 6, 2011
2011 Expo Notice 2011 Expo Registration Form ATTENTION DBE FIRMS: Memo Regarding Bid Express - Small Business Network Small Business Network Agreement Pre-Bid Conference Notifications Please go to http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/contractor_resources/bidOpenIndex.shtml for additional pre-bid notices on specific projects. Select the appropriate letting date to view possible notices that may be scheduled. Note: All projects may not have a pre-bid conference. Mentor/Protege Guidelines and Application  MoDOT Mentor/Protege Program Mentor Application Protege Application Bidding Opportunities with General Services www.modot.mo.gov/gsbidding MoDOT General Services solicits bid and proposals for materials, services, supplies, equipment, building construction and building maintenance to support MoDOT's mission. This web page contains the most up to date Non-Roadway and Non-Bridge Construction bidding opportunity information. Does not require DBE Certification.
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Upcoming Small Business Speakers Series at the UG
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The Unified Government is hosting a Small Business Speakers Series in July! Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
July 6th: Brent Miles with the Wyandotte Economic Development Council will discuss upcoming projects
July 13th: Representatives from the KCK Chamber, KCK Women's Chamber, the Kansas Black Chamber, and the Mid-America Minority Supplier Development Council will talk about their organizations and membership benefits
July 20th*: Representatives from Crossland Construction and Davidson Architecture and Engineering will be on hand to discuss Phase II of the 39th and Rainbow Redevelopment Project
July 27th: Jason Banks with the Unified Government will go over the UG's Supplier Diversity Ordinance and procurement policies
All events will be held in the Commission Chambers on the Lobby Level of City Hall from 3:00 to 4:30 pm except the event on July 20th which will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
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EPA Certified Renovator Class
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April 22, 2010 has come and gone, let's not get caught not certified!
Next class is June 15, 2011 1601 E. 18th Street. Remember:
On successful completion of this 8 hours class the student will receive EPA National 5 year Certification as a Certified Renovator. Under Federal law 40 CFR 745 The RRP is a Mandatory Class for any one who perform services for compensation that could disturb lead based paint in a pre-1978 home, school or child occupied facility. Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. Under this rule workers must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow lead-safe work practices. Individuals can become certified renovators by taking an eight-hour training course from an EPA-approved training provider. Failure to comply with this rule can result in fines of up to $37.000 per occurrence and 1 year in prison. Pre-registration is imperative! Call if you have any questions..
Rosalyn Glynn 816-225-0957
Program Manager
Work Safe, It's the Law!
-- 629 SE Quincy, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66603-3921
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New federal program sets an annual 5% procurement goal for women-owned businesses.
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On Thursday, June 16th, Denise Farris of the Farris Law Firm, LLC, in a program co-sponsored with Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Flourish! Magazine, the Kansas Women's Business Center, the United Government of Wyandotte County - Kansas City, KS, and the Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE), will provide detailed information about the new federal 8m program that went into effect February 2011. This new federal program sets an annual 5% procurement goal for women-owned businesses in 83 separate NAICS categories. Seminar information will include: • Program details and Scope Coverages • Registration thru CCR, ORCA, FEDBIZOPPS and the new SBA repository • Use of Teaming, Joint Venture and Mentor / Protégé Agreement in 8m contracting • Jason Banks from the United Government of Wyandotte County - Kansas City, Kansas will also do a short update on WBE participation in Wyandotte County projects. Attendees should include: • Women business owners • Majority owned businesses interested in teaming agreements on federal projects • Professionals whose clients can benefit from this program This program is jointly sponsored by: Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Flourish! Magazine Kansas Women's Business Center Unified Government of Wyandotte County • Kansas City, Kansas Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE) Space is limited to 100 so please RSVP early. Cost of $10 includes handout materials and a full breakfast. If you have any questions about the event content or registration, please call either Denise Farris or Noelle Wilson at (816) 842-0800. 
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Starting a Small Business? SBA has an App for That.
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SBA Introduces New Mobile Application for Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs **************** Release Date: May 24, 2011 Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059 Release Number: 11-39 Internet Address: www.sba.gov/newsFollow us on Twitter, Facebook & Blogs **************** WASHINGTON – Smart phone users interested in starting or growing a small business can now find helpful resources at their fingertips via a new SBA mobile application from the U.S. Small Business Administration. "Increasingly, smart phones are the vehicle through which Americans access information. This is certainly true of many entrepreneurs and small business owners and this new application ensures they will have access to SBA's resources and programs – literally at their fingertips," said SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills. "Greater mobility fits with the new user-focused SBA.gov launched recently, and is another example of the steps we are taking to do a better job of connecting entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools to help them start or grow their businesses and create jobs." Developed and donated as a gift by Palo Alto Software, Inc., the SBA mobile app will make the search for extensive resources more efficient, whether users are starting a new business or taking an existing business to a new level. The app will first be available for the Apple iPhone®, with future versions for other smart phone platforms. "Palo Alto Software's mission is to help small businesses succeed. We've developed this mobile application for the SBA because we understand the importance of having the right tools and resources when starting or growing a business," said Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software. "Ideas can strike entrepreneurs at any moment, and having useful resources available through mobile devices could be the impetus that begins the next big company." The mobile app will help users connect with SBA district office staff and SBA-affiliated counselors and mentors who can provide free, personalized small business assistance. The user-friendly format of the app will help answer questions such as: How do I start a business? Where can I go in my area to get free help with writing a business plan? And where do I begin finding funding for my business? The SBA mobile app also features a built-in startup cost calculator to help estimate the costs associated with getting a business off the ground, plus an SBA partner locator to help users find SBA offices, Small Business Development Centers, Women's Business Centers and SCORE. Users will also have mobile access to SBA video content and social media alerts to provide them with tips on the go. This will include live updates from the SBA's YouTube channel and from SBA's Twitter feeds. The free mobile app can be downloaded from the SBA's website at www.sba.gov/content/sba-mobile-app. # # # --
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