In this inspiring episode, Shawn Welsh welcomes Natalie Hall, Economic
Development Specialist and Veteran Business Development Officer for the
US Small Business Administration's (SBA) North Florida district office.
Natalie dives deep into the wealth of resources available to veterans
and military spouses transitioning into entrepreneurship.
She
highlights transformative programs like "Boots to Business" and
"Reboot," offering two-day entrepreneurship training designed to guide
participants in drafting a business plan and turning their ideas into
thriving businesses. Natalie also outlines SBA’s mentoring and
counseling services, loan programs, and certifications such as 8(a)
Business Development, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, and
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certifications.
The
conversation touches on SBA’s disaster assistance programs and the
strong support network provided by SBA partners like SCORE, Small
Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, and Veterans
Business Outreach Centers.
A major highlight of the episode is
the 8th Annual Veteran North Summit, taking place on December 6th, 9 AM -
2 PM, at FSCJ Downtown. This free event, themed "Innovation for the
Future," will feature resource providers, lenders, and success stories
from small business owners. Attendees will gain insights into accessing
capital, contracting opportunities, and expanding their ventures.
Natalie
emphasizes the importance of community and continuous learning, sharing
how feedback from past summits has helped the event grow and evolve
over the years. She invites aspiring and established entrepreneurs to
connect with SBA resources and take advantage of the opportunities at
this year’s summit.
For more information, Natalie shares her
direct contact details (Natalie.Hall@sba.gov | 904-431-9022) and
encourages listeners to visit the SBA websites (sba.gov/NorthFlorida and
sba.gov) and follow SBA on LinkedIn.
Don’t miss this episode
packed with actionable insights and a special invitation to an event
designed to empower the veteran community in business.
https://www.sba.gov/district/north-florida
https://www.sba.gov/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-small-business-administration/posts/?feedView=all
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-hall-7935131b/
And don’t forget to visit our sponsor, Spearpoint Solutions, for a
variety of business training and consulting services:
https://spearpointonline.com/
Referral Code: VETSOS
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