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Driving Safety Knowing the rules and risks of driving is important before handing off the car keys to your teen. Check out these tips and resources to prepare your teen for driving and focus on safety. STEM Activities for Kids!  Look no further for STEM or STEAM activities for your kids - NASA's Kids Zone has interactive games, activities, and printables to educate and entertain on all things space-related! Better Beverage Choices  When thinking about your health, what you drink is just as important as what you eat. Follow these tips to make better beverage choices.

The SBA is now on Instagram - @SBAgov Your Feedback is Important Do you have ideas on how the SBA can better serve you and the small business community? SBA invites you to complete a 10-15 minute survey to help assess your small business needs and your satisfaction with SBA programs. Your feedback will help reshape the way SBA does business. Launch the Survey Blog How to Use Your Store Window Display to Attract Holiday Shoppers As an independent retailer, you’ve got to use every weapon in your arsenal to get shoppers into your store this holiday season. But you may be underutilizing one marketing tool that’s right in front of your eyes: your window displays. Try some of these nine tips to attract more customers with holiday window displays. Read More 5 Things to Know about Year-End Bonuses Are you considering giving end-of-year bonuses to your employees? Bonuses are an important way to retain great talent. But there are considerations you should make as you prepare bonuses that are right for your company. Read More Small Business Owners Share Challenges of Hiring Employees and Gig Workers Hiring for small businesses has been on the rise over the past year, but it is not without its challenges. In a new report from SCORE, small business owners share their experiences and obstacles when hiring employees and contractors. Read More Finding and Attracting Investors This self-paced training exercise provides an introduction to finding and attracting investors. Topics include determining the need for outside financing, defining what an investor is and where to find them, and explaining the investment process and understanding investor expectations. Launch the Course National Cyber Security Alliance Webinar: How to Protect Key Assets and Data December 12, 2017 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT Join the SBA and National Cyber Security Alliance webinar to keep your business safe and secure online. Get tips on how to protect key assets and data. Register Zenefits + Expensify LIVE Webinar: Planning for Growth; How to Add Headcount while Staying Lean December 13, 2017 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT Growing your team in 2018? Join the CEO of Expensify and Zenefits’ Head of Talent for a live webinar on how to scale your business while remaining cost conscience. One early tip: You don’t need expensive tech, endless tools and a huge hiring team to do so. David Barrett and Woody Garrett will weigh in on how to:  Prioritize hiring needs  Maximize the interview process  Utilize tools and technology that can ease your workload  Register SCORE LIVE Webinar: 20 Things No One Tells Millennials about Entrepreneurship December 28, 2017 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT With the successes of Mark Zuckerberg and Evan Spiegel, it’s easy for millennials to become enchanted by the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. Their dreams are becoming reality—according to recent studies, millennials are starting businesses at younger ages than previous generations. During this webinar produced by SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Ashley Williams will share eye-opening truths that she learned as a millennial entrepreneur in hopes to empower millennials looking to start a company. You will learn how to: Create an action plan for your idea Surround yourself with the best possible team Test your idea in the market Develop the perseverance needed for success Register For over 50 years, National Small Business Week has served as our nation’s salute to small business owners. SBA is currently accepting nominations for a variety of awards, including SBA’s signature award, the National Small Business Person of the Year. Read More The SBA is hiring to fill temporary positions to provide aid to those affected by the recent hurricanes. Check out the list of positions open at this time on the disaster section of the website. Apply Today

Harvesters Issues Safety Alert on Bibi Frutix Candy Possible Chemical Contamination On Tuesday, December 5, a partner food pantry agency in Wamego, Kansas notified Harvesters—The Community Food Network of potentially contaminated Bibi Frutix candy product it received through Harvesters’ distribution program. The candy product is likely contaminated with a chemical substance and is potentially harmful if eaten. To date, there has been a report of one illness. The candy product is the shape of a small baby bottle and labeled “Bibi Frutix.” The product was donated to Harvesters. Harvesters estimates six cases or fewer of the candy product was received. Harvesters followed recall procedures, including issuing a recall notice to all partner agencies (food pantries) and checking to see if any product remained in its warehouses. To date, no product has been found beyond what was involved in the initially reported incident in Wamego, Kan. ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Choceur Dark Chocolate Bar Due to Undeclared Nut Allergen Products Could Contain Almond Pieces Not Listed on Packaging  In cooperation with Hofer KG ZNL Schokoladefab, ALDI has voluntarily recalled Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of almond pieces not listed on packaging. The recall was initiated after an ALDI employee identified almond pieces in the product. This product may cause an allergic reaction in customers who have a nut allergy. ALDI has removed the affected product from its stores. The affected product is a 5.29 oz. chocolate bar with brown and red wrapping. The best-by date is July 24, 2018, with the following UPC code: 4149817964. The product was available for purchase in the following states: Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and Texas.