Small Business Contracting and Networking

Small Business Contracting and Networking

Venue: 10 Causeway St

Date: October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Come join us for a day of networking and learning at our Small Business Contracting event. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners to share insights and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their business opportunities. Don't miss out on this valuable chance to grow your network and learn from others in the industry.

Agenda:

10:00-10:30AM - Networking

10:30-11:30AM Agency Showcase (15 minute segments)

• Tyrone Williams, Business Opportunity Specialist SBA - Intro to SBA
• Michelle Simoes OSDBU - Intro to GSA
• Michelle Mendes, Director, Supplier Diversity Office MA - Intro to State Contracting
• Brian Kraft, Regional Surety Manager Acrisure - Surety Bonds

11:30-12:00 - Networking

12:00 - close

Resources, Organizations and Lenders (To be updated as they confirm)

Acrisure - Surety Bonds

BLDC - Boston Local Development Corporation

DCAMM - Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

GSA - General Services Administration

IRS - Internal Revenue Service

MSBDC - Massachusetts Small Business Development Center

New England CDC

OSD - Operational Services Division

SCORE Boston

SDO - Supplier Diversity Office

SBA - Small Business Administration

TD Bank

US Commercial Service

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency. We have been assisting millions of businesses to start, grow, and recover for 70 years and we're here to help you with your small business.

For more information, visit us at: Massachusetts | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) Or contact [email protected]

All SBA programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis and SBA’s participation, or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.

Transportation, Parking and Security

MBTA subway and commuter lines next door at North Station.

There is no parking at the O'Neill building. TD Garden has a parking garage behind the O'Neill building on Red Auerbach Way.

Allow time to enter through TSA level security.

Host or Publisher SBA Massachusetts District Office