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The AAEA proudly presents nationally recognized industry leaders that bring small business training, coaching, and marketing services right to your computer or mobile device. These professionals are dedicated to educating and equipping minority-owned businesses to build assets and operate more efficiently in order to compete effectively within the marketplace. These once-a-week Zoom workshops are FREE to participants and sponsored by the AAEA and its partners.


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Alabama’s Flagship

Grief Program

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Life-Spire Counseling Services LLC

Dr. Amanda Lewis-Yarbrough

L​icensed Psychologist

Avon​dale and Associates

Psychol​ogical Services, LLC

Krishula Edwards MPA, MS, ​ALC, CCTP

Associate Licensed Counselor

Edwards Essentials, LLC

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BIOPIC Mental Health Summit

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July 27th

Deland, FL

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July 9th

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Cordero Young

Cordero Young

SBDC Alabama Procurement Specialist

APEX Accelerator of Alabama

Alabama State University

12:00 pm EST/ 11:00 am CST

Navigating Procurement ​Opportunities:

Tips for Successful ​Submissions

July 16th

with

Natalie Hall

Natalie Hall

Economic Development Specialist

Veterans’ Representative

North Florida District Office

U.S. Small Business Administration

12:00 pm EST/ 11:00 am CST

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Thursday, July 11

6:30 pm EST/ 5:30 pm CST

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08/15/2024

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08/29/2024

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What is Capital?

It's about more than just getting Cash.

Ability to Generate Value

Learn about:

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Gain Tips and Skills:

Tips and guidance to successfully operate your departments:

  • Accounting & Tax
  • HR & Hiring Tips
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Mental Wellness

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January 15

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Eric M. Nettles

It Was Never

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Overcoming Mental Despair:

A Journey of Resilience

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The Power of

Human Connection:

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Dr. GeorgeC. Fraser

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Dr. GeorgeC. Fraser

Founder and CEO, FraserNet, Inc.

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Vision, Discovery, & Manifestation

Dr. Amanda Lewis-Yarbrough

Avondale and Associates

Psychological Services, LLC

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Daryl Perry II,

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Stephanie Hopkins,

Probate Title Agent

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Where to Find the ​Money You Need

Portia M. Wood,

Esq., LL.M.

Raquel Curtis, MBA

Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC®

CEO Concierge Financial Group

Tuesday, January 30th

6:30 pm EST/ 5:30 pm CST

Bank on Your

Success ™

Banking & Budgeting Basics

with

Vladimir Rodriguez

Financial Inclusion Leader I

Vice President | Financial Inclusion

North Florida

Tuesday, February 6th

6:30 pm EST/ 5:30 pm CST

Financing

Your Business

with

Karlon Johnson, CBCA, CMSA

BBIF Management Consulting Officer


Tuesday, February 13th

6:30 pm EST/ 5:30 pm CST

Grants

with

Tuesday, February 27th

6:30 pm EST/ 5:30 pm CST

to be prepared

Beyond

Generational Wealth:

2024 Women‘s History

Month

What’s Your Family

Wealth Personality

What’s Your Family

Wealth Personality

with

Dr. LaTanya White,

Ph.D., M.B.A.

Tuesday, March 5th

6:30 pm EST/ 5:30 pm CST

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Thaddeus Hammond
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AJ Stephens

Community Lending

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Janna Roberts

SVP and Retail Banking Manager

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James B. Kynes, Jr.

Commercial Real Estate Broker, Rushman Moore REG, Entrepreneur

& Real Estate with Confidence

May

16th

HR

From the Start

Hennither Gant

HR Speaker | Hiring Strategist | Workforce Development Trainer

Your Most important Asset

May

9th

Lunch & Learn

Start Up Cost

Using SBA Tools & More!

Andrea Rogers Mosley

Director , Alabama SBDC at ASU

May

23rd

Smart

Bookkeeping

From Start Up & Beyond

Kim Arney

President/CEO BbK Services 556

Financial Educator & Speaker

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Disaster Management

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Tom Todt, IOM

District Director

Alabama District Office

U.S. Small Business Administration

June 6th

12:00-1:00 Pm (est)

Lunch & Learn

October

Gilberto Herrera

Grow with GOOGLE Digital Coach

Grow with Google Workshop Series

Recording date: 10/03/2023

Karen Rath

Commercial Relationship Manager - CTP® TD Bank

Corporate Fraud Prevention – Fraud and CyberCrime Awareness for Businesses

Recording Date: 10/17/2023

How to Bulletproof Your Business From Future Losses

Recording Date: 10/24/2023

Dr. Constance

Craig-Mason

MRFC® CEO Concierge Financial Advisory

Natalie Hall

Economic Development Specialist Veterans Rep.,

North FL. U.S. SBA


Kick-off 10th Annual

National Veterans

Small Business Week

Recording Date: 10/31/2023

Creativity; Leverage, Risk and Guerilla Action

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Tony Middlebrooks

Ph.D.

Clinical Full Professor of Leadership

Recording Date: 11/07/2023

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Veteran Business Bootcamp

Business Model

Development

Opportunity

Recognition

Chris Pryor

Jamie Kraft

Ph.D. Assistant Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship

MBA, Director

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

Recording Date: 11/14/2023

Recording Date: 11/21/2023

Selling Your Ideas:

The Pitch

Ted Astleford

MBA, Director

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

Recording Date: 11/28/2023

December

Jason Wells

Vice President, SBA Business

Development Officer

Financial Statements as a Tool to Understand your Business

Recording Date: 12/12/2023

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Betsy A. Jimenez,

Betsy's Notary Services, LLC

“Leslie and his team always answer all my questions and connect me with the right partners. The continued training classes via zoom have helped bring VALUE to my business and the mentorship Leslie has provided allowed my mobile notary business to grow. I will always be grateful for the connections and mentorship that the AAEA has offered me. Thank you, Leslie! You and your team have been an essential part of making my business a success.”

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Let's talk SBA 504 Loan

What is the SBA 504 Loan Program?

  • Co-lender financing for growing and expanding small businesses designed to facilitate the acquisition of capital fixed assets, such as commercial real estate / or long-life machinery and equipment.


Participants in the 504 Loan Program can:

  • Borrow up to $5 million
  • Get up to 90% financing for their loan amount
  • Get below-market, fixed interest rates with 10,20 or 25-year terms
  • Use loan proceeds for debt refinancing


During this webinar you will learn:

  • How 504 Loans work and are structured
  • Who is eligible and how to qualify for 504 loans
  • All eligible use of proceeds
  • All terms and conditions associated with the program


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November

Workshop Series

Honoring Veteran Owned Businesses and Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Instructor: Annie Grogan,

Lender Relations Specialist

North Florida SBA


I. WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Current U.S. armed services veterans, transitioning veterans, reservist, national guard and their spouses

who own or want to own/start a business.

II. AFTER ATTENDING THIS WEBINAR YOU WILL KNOW/UNDERSTAND:

• What technical resource centers are available for you and your spouse

• Small business certification programs specific to Veterans

• Access to capital programs targeted to Veterans

• Surplus Federal Personal Property for Veteran-Owned Small Business Program

• And much more..


SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ana Grogan: ana.grogan@sba.gov

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