Rep. Doris Matsui To Host Small Business Opportunities Workshop Thursday
In order to assist local small businesses in tough economic times, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) will host a second Small Business Opportunities Workshop for local businesses tomorrow, Thursday, August 6th at 9:00am at Sacramento City College. The workshop's objective is to help small business owners learn more about the resources available to them, understand how to contract with the federal government, and hear from two panel discussions about starting a small business and financing options.
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
CONTACT: Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163
Rep. Doris Matsui To Host Small Business Opportunities Workshop Tomorrow
Event Will Help Sacramento Businesses Benefit from Federal Grants and Newly Announced Recovery Act Funds
"We received such a positive response from our June workshop that I am organizing a second workshop to support Sacramento small businesses," said Congresswoman Matsui. "Even in these challenging economic times, there are opportunities for entrepreneurs to start a new business here in Sacramento, or for existing business to help make ends meet, build off successful business models, and grow their business - which will help foster our economic recovery and create new jobs for Sacramentans."
The event will include presentations from representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and The Federal Technology Center (FTC). Two discussion panels will follow, and will focus on small business planning and obtaining financing. Representatives from various government agencies, financial institutions and local businesses will also be hosting booths for guests to network during the event.
The morning workshop will cover topics such as:
andbull; Helping Your Small Business Obtain Financing
andbull; How to Become Certified by the Federal Government
andbull; How to Contract with Federal Agencies
andbull; How to Access Business Counseling Resources
andbull; Starting a Small Business and Surviving in Today's Economy
WHAT: Small Business Opportunities Workshop Hosted by Rep. Doris Matsui
WHO: Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, Representatives from Local and Federal Agencies, Sacramento Small Business Leaders
WHEN: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 9:00AM - 12:30PM
WHERE: Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95822
Attendees must RSVP to Congresswoman Matsui's Sacramento office at (916) 498-5600 as space is limited. Directions and parking passes will be provided upon RSVP. Members of the press are encouraged to RSVP to Mara Lee, mara.lee@mail.house.gov or (202) 302-3249.
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