It’s National Small Business Week! At the National level, the SBA has three days of live online programming to support startups and small businesses. At the local level, Mentor Sacramento Office Hour Sprint is happening on Wednesday from 11:30-1:00 but you must apply by today, September 13, to participate.
I encourage you to check out the full schedule on the SBA’s website but here are a few that looked especially valuable: Winning in eCommerce with Email Marketing (Mon 9/13 at 12:25 pm), Access to Capital for Women Entrepreneurs (Tue 9/14 at 8 am), Unlocking the Doors to Access for Black-Owned Businesses: Funders and Founders Share Their Real-Life Stories (Tue 9/14 at 9:45 am), and Accelerate Your Small Business Success by Selling Online (Wed 9/15 at 10:10 am). You don’t need to sign up for a session individually; just sign up once and you have access to all three days of programming. Sign up here.
This Week’s Best Bets
Mentor Sac Office Hours Sprint, Wed Sep 15 at 11:30 AM: At Office Hours Sprint, Entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to meet with three mentors for 15 minutes each during this speed mentoring session. Entrepreneurs must sign up by Monday, Sep 13. Volunteer mentors are also needed,
National Small Business Week Summit, Sep 13-15: Attend this free, online conference to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts! This 3-day, action-packed event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses, and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Hosted by SBA and SCORE. Online
Plan Ahead
Startup Happy Hour with the CEO & COO of Engineered Medical Technologies, Tue Sep 28 at 5 PM: StartupSac and the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Sac State welcome two successful startup leaders for September’s Startup Happy Hour — Engineered Medical Technologies CEO Peichen Chang and COO Bob Whitson. Online
In Person: Impact Global Venture Summit, Thu Oct 7 at 11 AM: More than one thousand investors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and societal thought-leaders will meet to share insights and deliver demonstrations of cutting-edge innovations and early prototypes. Save $10 with discount code STARTUPSAC. At Safe Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento
There is a lot happening this month–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, consider subscribing. For even more startup information, happenings and resources, check out what’s available on the StartupSac Website.
Want to connect with other founders? Request to join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group, a place where startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup ecosystem can connect and exchange ideas.
Find an Advisor with Mentor Sacramento: Mentor Sacramento is a free online business mentoring platform that connects early stage startup founders and small business owners to volunteer business mentors. Learn more here.