Issue 6: June 2020
Providing guidance that will turn your ideas into an enterprise
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A changed world and the summer of 2020
The world around is changing. As we embrace a new sense of normal, we witness adaptability & greatness marshaled even in the meekest among us.
Mason Small Business Development Center
(Mason SBDC) sincerely thanks our network of friends, sponsors, partners and the business community at large, for the faith placed in us, the resilience and above all, the tireless collaboration that continues to this day. We remain indebted to those at the the front lines, that continue to keep lives and lights on.
SBDCs, EDAs, Chambers and partners nationwide remain committed and available to small businesses during this challenging time.
Support is available for matters related to critical disaster funding & recovery strategies.
In addition to regular services, the
Mason SBDC
currently offers customized, step-by-step counseling on Recovery efforts.
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Mason SBDC Operations Note
Mason SBDC has moved to virtual operations. Counseling sessions and workshops are currently being held virtually until further notice.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Update.
The
SBA
has announced on June 15, 2020 that it has resumed the EIDL application process for qualifying small businesses, non profits and agricultural business. See details
here
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Client Showcase - June, 2020
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But you can call us CCI!
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CCI is a small, minority business located in Springfield, VA. The company was started almost 40 years ago by our founder and president, Chetan Bhimani (but you can call him Chet!) Chet brings to the table countless years of experience in the IT industry and his expertise has transformed the company into a Custom Web-Based Database Development and Staffing business.
Whether you are looking to improve your company’s business management process efficiency, or find the perfect short-term or long-term staff person, CCI can provide you with an affordable solution.
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Aashish Bhimani
Director of Business Development
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Susan Lepley
Business Manager
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... our staff has been working diligently during the current crisis to keep the business running smoothly, and to keep us growing.
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Mason SBDC welcomes new SME Team!
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Mason SBDC is proud to have Namrata Maguire and Hussain Shah join the program as Subject-matter experts. Our new SME-Team will support the organization's efforts to assist business owners with their solid expertise in the Finance and Digital Marketing fields respectively. A little more about them:
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Namrata Maguire
Namarata McGuire has joined Mason SBDC as SME - Finance and Accounting. Namrata is a CPA and has 25+ years of experience supporting small businesses. An experienced educator delivering on site and online training to the Department of Commerce, she also serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Schools of Business at both George Mason University and Catholic University.
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Hussain Shah
Hussain Shah has joined the Mason SBDC as SME- Digital Marketing. Hussain brings 17 years of leadership in marketing teams within startups and major Publicly traded companies. His expertise ranges from strategy to tactical execution of marketing programs for product and service offerings.
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As lead presenter/key panelist at several virtual events focused on the financial aids available to businesses impacted by COVID-19,
Mason SBDC Director,
Timm Johnson
has been assisting regional partners and clients alike with his financial expertise and guidance.
Some of the events director was part of include:-
- PPP your Q/A Answered by Prince William Chamber of Commerce - April 15 & April 20
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Start a Business (Legal and Administrative Steps)
Preparing Your Pitch
*New*
Financing Your Small Business
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"
My counseling sessions with Mr.
T.J. Master
began in October 2019. At the onset, Mr. Master listened intently to the “as-is” state of my business while masterfully calculating the most successful path forward. During our first meeting, he reviewed my documentation to ensure that the proper procedures for registering the business in Prince William County were followed plus provided a listing of resources to assist me during this unfamiliar and frightening journey. At one point, I mentioned that I was seeking a licensing agreement with Tuskegee Airman Incorporated ® (TAI). Much to my surprise, when I arrived at our meeting, T.J. was making himself more familiar with TAI and presented new information to me regarding some of the Tuskegee Airmen.. Since COVID-19, he’s provided several platforms that are offering assistance to small businesses, programs, that I would not have known about otherwise. Our sessions are both engaging and enjoyable and I look forward to each meeting. T.J. is trustworthy and has gone above and beyond to show that he cares about me, my family, and my business."
-Cheryl Sellers
Designed to Dribble LLC
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