MWBE News and Events for December 2020
Grant Opportunity
Attention Small Businesses!
The Axiom Advancement Corporation, with support from the URA, is offering grants up to $10,000 through its 2020 Axiom Grant Program for small businesses. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a Legal Entity
- Business must be located in the City of Pittsburgh
- Have not received PPP/EIDL/PA Small Business Grant program (2020)
- Total annual revenue of less than $250,000
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Informational Webinars
Go Global Export Series Webinar: Digital Strategy for Exporting eCommerce Across Borders
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET
Cost: Free
This webinar is being hosted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Small Business Development Center-Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (SBDC-IEE). A representative from the U.S. Commercial Service will be presenting on the topic of developing a digital strategy for international customers, including website globalization best practices. Contact Brent Rondon at brondon@innovation.pitt.edu for more information.
Get CONNECTED to Microsoft at Small Biz Wednesdays, After Hours
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free
This webinar is being hosted by Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS). Dominique Mercado, business sales specialist at Microsoft, will be joining DCS. Attendees can expect:
- An opportunity to network with other businesses
- Learning more about various productivity tools from Microsoft
- Financing options to purchase hardware for your small business
- Microsoft's group training options for your team and online workshops
Contact Rebecca Musoba at programs@davisconsultsolutions.com for more information.
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