Charleston, W.Va. – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) officials make multiple stops in Charleston, W.Va. to promote the agency’s dedication to helping small businesses start, grow, and expand. Nearly 99% of businesses in West Virginia are small and make up more than 49% of the private workforce.

Monday, October 21, 2019: Women & Technology Conference
Embassy Suites Hotel: 300 Court St, Charleston, WV
White House appointee and SBA National Director of Rural Affairs, Michelle Christian joins SBA West Virginia District Director, Karen Friel at the 2019 Women & Technology Conference in Charleston Monday, October 21, 2019. Christian is scheduled to provide special remarks at 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019: Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Minority Business Expo
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV
Christian joins the SBA’s West Virginia District Office at the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Minority Business Expo Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Christian provides special remarks at 3:30 p.m. followed by a HUBZone presentation by SBA West Virginia Deputy District Director George Murray. The agency will also have an exhibit table at the event for those interested in learning more about the SBA’s programs and services.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019: SBA Access to Capital Forum
Sam Bowling Conference Center: 3601 MacCorkle Ave, SE, Charleston, WV
The SBA’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator (acting) Steve Bulger gives brief remarks and joins representatives from SBA’s HQ and District Office to host lenders, economic development leaders and those involved in West Virginia small business finance. The goal of the event is to meet, network, and information-share to help small businesses obtain access to capital, grow their small business, and foster West Virginia’s economy.

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These events are open to the press. To schedule interviews please contact Nikki Bowmar at 304-623-7445 or nikki.bowmar@sba.gov.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.