Please join us for this important event offering the best resources to take your small business to the next level. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a program for small business owners to help them understand how to take advantage of the resources available to help start and grow their businesses.
Schedule of Events
| Time | Description | Information |
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10 am |
Welcome and SBA: Who We Are, What We Do, and Why We Do It |
Shyeka Hopkins of the US SBA will provide an overview of their mission, services and programs offered to small businesses from the federal government. |
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10:30 am |
SBA Resource Partner Panel (NJSBDC/ SCORE/ WBC) |
NJ’s SBA Resource Partners, NJSBDC, SCORE and WBC, discuss their offerings and programs available to local business owners and entrepreneurs. You will hear from Mark Rizzo from NJSBDC, Anil Fernandes from SCORE and Michelle Phillips from WBC. |
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10:55 am |
Financing Options for Your Business |
Erika Pearson will provide in-depth information on the lending programs offered by the SBA. |
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11:20 am |
What the NJEDA Has to Offer Your Business |
Kathy Guzman and Jabari Adams will present the programs, services and grants available to NJ's small businesses. |
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11:50 am |
Burlington County Offerings and Programs |
Rob Wells, Director of the Burlington County Department of Economic Development will describe what opportunities are available for small businesses in Burlington County. |
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12:15 pm |
Marketing Tips and Tricks Using Reference USA |
Bill Carlson from Data Axle will display how to use Reference USA for valuable in-depth market research for your business – at no cost! |
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12:45 pm |
Final Q&A and Closing Remarks |
Ranjna Das, director of the Burlington County Library System will share library resources that are available to support small business. Shyeka Hopkins of the SBA will close out the event and invite you to the Meet and Mingle in the lobby. |
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1 - 2 pm |
Meet and Mingle |
Stay after for an hour to meet with fellow small business owners and entrepreneurs. Visit the tables set up by our presenters and hosts. |
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Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. 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. Find out more
