Government contracting opportunities presentation scheduled for Dec. 1

22 Nov 2017

Events

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has teamed up with America's SBDC at Iowa Lakes Community College to give an overview of governement contracting opportunities for Iowa small businesses.

When: December 1, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: America’s SBDC Iowa
Iowa Lakes Community College
1900 Grand Avenue, Suite b-1
Spencer, IA 51301

What: Did you know that the SBA has a program to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal marketplace? The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program offers a wide range of assistance to eligible small businesses interested in government contracting.

This FREE one-hour workshop gives an overview of the SBA’s certification process and government contracting opportunities, as well as America’s SBDC Iowa’s programs and services. Learn how SBA loan programs also support your capacity to compete for government and corporate contracts.

Presenters include Keith McBride, Lender Relations Specialist (SBA); Seung “Sean” Hong, Business Opportunity Specialist (SBA) and Michael Wampler, Regional Director, America’s SBDC Iowa at Iowa Lakes Community College.

For more information contact:

Sean Hong at (319) 362-6780 or at seung.hong@sba.gov

Find more information on the SBA programs.

1900 Grand Avenue, Suite B-1, Spencer, Clay County, IA 51301, United States

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