Starting and Growing a Business – The SBA Advantage

Are you thinking on Starting a Business? Do You Need Small Business Assistance?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Can Help!
About this Event

Join Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist with the Small Business Administration Massachusetts District Office to learn how the SBA programs and services can be of assistance to help you start and grow your business. You will gain information on:

• Introduction to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

• SBA Resource Partner Network

• Made in America Manufacturing Initiative

• Access to Capital – SBA backed loan programs

• Selling to the Federal Government – Contracting Opportunities to grow your business

Guest Speakers:

Maria Dickinson, Economic Development Officer
The City of Lowell

Awilda Irizarry, Senior Business Advisor
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Northeast Region

Ani Vong, Small Business Development Coordinator
Community Teamwork (CTI)

Thomas Kristoph, Certified Mentor
NE SCORE Chapter

SBA’s cooperation does not constitute or imply endorsement of any opinions, products, and/or services. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Handicapped Accessible.