Description

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) and USDA Rural Development are hosting this free event to introduce a variety of resources that are available to you: the Small Business Entrepreneur. 

Whether you are thinking about launching, or are already in business, this will be a great opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and meet one-on-one with small business professionals from your area. 

Workshops and presentations will include:

USDA Rural Development Small Business program overview

Brandon Hoffman, Business and Cooperative Programs Director | USDA Rural Development

SBA Programs and Services overview

Janie Sacco, Outreach and Marketing Specialist | SBA Seattle District

Business Growth through Government Contracting

Ana Singh, Business Opportunity Specialist | SBA Seattle District

SBA Export Loan and Grant Programs

John Brislin, Export Finance Manager | SBA Office of International Trade

Washington Small Business Development Center program overview

Steve Burke, Western WA Regional Manager | Washington SBDC

Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center program overview

Tiffany Scroggs, Program Director | Washington PTAC