Buying a Business with SBA Resources

Schedule

Mon Nov 09 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield Tower Square, | Springfield, MA

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ALL ARE INVITED! Join us for an event to understand how to start and buy a business utilizing SBA Loan Programs and resource providers.
About this Event

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Massachusetts District Office in partnership with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center's Western Regional Office and the New England Veterans Business Outreach Center is hosting “Buying a Business with SBA Resources” — a free event in celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week.


WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

This event is designed for entrepreneurs currently considering starting something on their own, evaluating a franchise opportunity or acquiring an existing business. The process can be overwhelming without guidance and considerations of the following:

  • Emotional and personal financial considerations in buying a business
  • How to assess a business’s attractiveness and potential value
  • The role of financing and how to access capital to fund your venture
  • The importance of due diligence and research
  • How to find resources and SBA Lending Partners to get started


WHY ATTEND

All are invited. This session connects participants with the SBA network and highlights a panel of experts who will discuss the steps to business ownership and what it takes to succeed.

There will be outreach tables where you can network with resource providers and relevant experts you can connect with to get your questions answered!


SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Keegan Shepardson, District Director
SBA Massachusetts District Office
202-258-8227 / [email protected]
www.sba.gov/ma

Lisa Ducharme, (USAF Retired) Executive Director
Mass Veterans Chamber of Commerce
603-809-0416 / [email protected]
www.massvcc.org

James "Jamie" Barber, Program Manager
Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England
844-582-2461 / [email protected]
www.VBOCNewEngland.org

Aaron Fox, Business Broker
Transworld Business Advisors of Boston
781-773-8922 / [email protected]
www.tworld.com

Anita Eliason, Senior Business Advisor
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Western Regional Office
413-577-1760 / [email protected]
www.msbdc.org

Register today! More details coming soon...

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Where is it happening?

UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield Tower Square,, 1500 Main Street, Suite 260, Springfield, United States

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