Request SBA Speaker from the Arkansas District Office

• SBA Arkansas District Office staff as available may conduct presentations to the public, small business groups, chambers of commerce, schools, and other organizations.
• Topics include: SBA’s programs, resources, and other small business topics like marketing.  
• There is no cost to the requesting organization.
• Presentations may include PowerPoint and last from 20 minutes to one hour.   
• Informative SBA small business material will be available to attendees. 

How to submit a request:

• Submit request via email to kevin.mciver@sba.gov.
• Requests should be made at least one month in advance if possible. 
• Include the following information in the request: 
  • Name of requester
  • Requester’s telephone number
  • E-mail address of requestor
  • Name of event
  • Name of organization hosting event
  • Web link to event or event registration if available 
  • Purpose of event
  • Address of event including zip code
  • Date speaker is requested (more dates may help in getting scheduled)
  • Time of event
  • Desired topic of SBA Presenter: General SBA Overview, Lending, Contracting, Marketing, or other. Actual topic must be SBA/small business related.
  • Time allotted to SBA presenter 
  • Number of attendees expected
  • Description of attendees (i.e., persons in business; persons thinking about starting a small business; specific backgrounds/industry, etc.)
  • Is a projector, projection screen, and an electrical outlet available at event location?
  • Any other relevant information

For specific questions, please email the Arkansas District Public Affairs Officer Kevin Lee McIver at kevin.mciver@sba.gov.