Gig Economy represents 60 million independent workers in U.S. making up $1.5 Trillion of U.S. gross GDP

WASHINGTON, July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iPSE-U.S. (The Association of Independent Workers) in collaboration with the SBA, Kiva and the ITA announced today at a special webinar event centered around the Gig Economy and access to capital and resources for independent workers. There are approximately 60 million Independent workers in the United States; representing $1.5 trillion in U.S. GDP and growing. Projections estimate that 50% of our US workforce will be independent workers by 2025- 2030.

Event Overview
This will be a joint webinar with the Small Business Administration and iPSE-U.S. – The Association of Independent Workers.

Objectives
The webinar will present an overview of SBA's programs with a particular eye to programs of interest to independent and gig economy workers (1099 Workers).

Event Information

• Learn about the available SBA loan programs for independent/gig workers.
• Learn about fintech-based microloans for independent/gig workers.
• Learn the challenges facing about independent/gig workers in the current economy, including the COVID-19 impact.
• Learn about iPSE-US, support the 60 million independent workers with by providing access to over 1 million available gig jobs, access portable benefits programs, financial resources and education tools by being a free member.
• Ask questions to the presenters and receive answers.

Webinar Agenda
5-7 min: Introduction: ITA (Paul Thanos)

• Why focused on independent workers and “Gig Economy” 

15 min: Dr. Carl Camden, Founder Chairman - iPSE-U.S.

• About “Gig Economy” and the addressable market

20 min: SBA Speaker 1 – Overview of SBA Loan Programs for Gig Workers

• Rod Johnson, Lender Relations Specialist
  

20 min: Kiva – Microloans for Gig Workers

• Anne Lufkin, Regional Manager
  

20 min: Q&A 
5-7 min: Closing/Summary ITA (Colin Leach)

Event Details
Event Title: Access to Financing: SBA Programs for Independent Workers Webinar
Start Time: 10:00 AM EDT
Date: July 9, 2020 
Organizations: ITA/SBA/iPSE-U.S. Kiva
Location: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QM3
Hosted By: International Trade Administration (ITA)

About SBA

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

For more information: https://www.sba.gov

About Kiva:

Established in 2005 as the world's first personal micro-lending website, Kiva’s mission is to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive. We are working to expand financial access by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Since its founding, Kiva has raised a combined $1.4B for loans for more than 3.6M entrepreneurs in 94 countries.

For more information: https://www.kiva.org

About the International Trade Administration (ITA)
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the premier resource for American companies competing in the global marketplace. ITA has more than 2,200 employees assisting U.S. exporters in more than 100 U.S. cities and 75 markets worldwide. ITA works to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad.

ITA works with its Strategic Partners in support of ITA’s mission to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promote trade and investment, and ensure fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements. Partnership activities help to grow the U.S. exporter base, educate the public about the benefits of international trade, and increase awareness of ITA and other government resources available to assist exporters and investors.

For more information visit: www.trade.gov

About iPSE-U.S.
iPSE-U.S., “The National Association of Independent Workers” is not-for-profit membership organization that aggregates and provides insurance and benefits products, access to over 1 million gig jobs and directories, financial services, educational tools for independent workers of all types. iPSE-U.S. supports advocacy initiatives and secures benefits programs specifically for 1099 Independent Workers; Contractors, Consultants, Freelancers, Self-Employed, Gig Workers, Small Business Owners and the newly unemployed who are seeking gig-work.

iPSE-U.S. offers a free membership program to honor the over 60 million independent workers; individuals, small, medium and large organizations that make up the gig-economy. iPSE-U.S. provides enterprise HR workforce solutions to support their uninsured 1099 Independent Workers with portable benefits programs in collaboration providers including; iWorker Innovations and others.

For more information:  www.iPSE.us | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Sign-Up Free

CONTACTS

Communication Contact:
Matt Bird 
Chief Strategy Officer 
CommPro Worldwide
+1 646.401.4499
matt@commpro.com

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