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SUMMARY:Smarter\, safer\, stronger: Tools and insights to help your small business compete in the digital economy
DESCRIPTION:A webinar for small businesses hosted by Mastercard Strive USA \nThursday\, October 30\n6-7 p.m. EST / 3-4 p.m. PST \nRegister Here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ArjxBy1e4ZrvqD8FLQauXFVYBVB8qL2OPkPfhfv7hM4LSkP4pEur~ApWhQIFONBqy8eY_4x0DgnLc9WZp2aMdM7swjRVqvIEag1OSWS9rb2Bs-w \nSmall business owners know today’s economic landscape is both demanding and full of possibility. To meet challenges like security threats\, financial uncertainty\, and limited support\, Mastercard created the Small Business Navigator — a free toolkit designed to help entrepreneurs protect and fuel their passions and growth. \nFrom cybersecurity support and economic insights to virtual CFO access\, the Small Business Navigator toolkit delivers the tools\, education\, and protection solutions that small businesses need to scale with confidence. It builds on Mastercard’s existing Digital Doors program\, which helps small businesses strengthen their online presence and financial resilience. \nWhy attend? \nFour Mastercard leaders will walk you through these free tools\, share practical insights\, and answer your small business questions directly: \n\nColleen Galvin\, Director of Financial Inclusion for Mastercard’s North America small business team. Colleen has spent her career creating capital access and digital enablement opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs\, including leading New York City’s small business recovery efforts after 9/11.\nSuning Wang\, Senior Specialist for the Small Business Navigator. Suning works closely with small business owners to design tools that address real-world challenges\, from financial management to digital security\, and draws on her own experience starting and supporting ventures in education and retail.\nMichele McCray-Howard\, Director of Global Brand Innovation at Mastercard. Michele has pioneered the Digital Engine™\, a marketing platform powered by AI and automation\, and co-founded Small Business AI\, bringing technology-driven solutions to entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.\nArash Kahvazadeh\, Director of Product Management at Mastercard. Arash leads the development and expansion of in-person payment acceptance across North America\, focusing on delivering low-cost solutions that simplify card payments for small businesses.\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this webinar on October 30th!
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