Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage

Are you thinking on Starting a Business? Do You Need Small Business Assistance?

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Can Help!

Join Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist with the Small Business Administration MA District Office to learn how the SBA programs and services can be of assistance to help you start, expand, grow, and recover your business. During this presentation you will gain information on:

• Introduction to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

• SBA Resource Partner Network – Learn how the SBDC, CWE, VBOC and SCORE can be of assistance through Business Training, & One-on-One Mentoring

• Access to Capital – SBA backed Loan Programs

Guest Speaker: Michelle Simoes, Procurement Specialist APEX Accelerator (formerly known as MA PTAC) will share how PTAC can be of assistance to entrepreneurs growing their businesses through government contracting opportunities.

SBA’s cooperation does not constitute or imply endorsement of any opinions, products, and/or services. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.