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Illustration with a lock and circuits. Text: Free virtual event SBA cyber summit

Cyberattacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year and pose a big threat to small businesses. During the SBA Cyber Summit on October 26, 2022, you’ll learn how to adequately protect your digital systems for storing, accessing, and disseminating data and information. Speakers include:

  • Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft
  • Kiersten Todt, Chief of Staff, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Kimberly Mentzell, Director of Cybersecurity and Aerospace, Maryland Department of Commerce
  • Jacob Blacksten, Digital Solutions Manager, Delaware Small Business Development Center
  • Earl Gregorich, Area Manager & Business Consultant, Greenville Area Small Business Development Centers
  • Joshua Lawton, Director of Engagement (Americas), Global Cyber Alliance
  • Scott Anderson, Executive Director, Forge Institute
  • Eric Toler, Executive Director, Georgia Cyber Center
  • Ashley Podhradsky, Associate Professor of Digital Forensics, Dakota State University
  • Jennifer Gold, Director of the Board, InfraGard New York Chapter
  • Arthur Plews, Chief of Staff, U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Entrepreneurial Development
  • Jennifer Kim, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations
  • Larry Stubblefield, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Veterans Business Development
  • Bruce Purdy, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Small Development Centers
  • Jack Bienko, Senior Innovation Advisor, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Entrepreneurial Development
  • Aikta Marcoulier, Regional Administrator – Rocky Mountain region, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations

Additional speakers and schedule to be announced.

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8 people sitting & standing indoors, laptops & desks with text, Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month webinar on Oct. 27 at 1pm EDT

Join SBA on October 27, 2022 for a webinar in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month to learn about disability awareness, inclusion, hiring employees with disabilities, and the importance of equity and opportunity to help uplift and support entrepreneurs with disabilities. Speakers include:

  • Shari L. Thomas, Chief Diversity Officer, Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights
  • Suzanne Foley, Owner, Port City Pretzels, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
  • Gregory Modica, President and CEO, Government Supply Services, El Dorado, Arkansas

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