On Wednesday, February 8, from 9am to 12pm, Rep. Ed Royce will host a small business workshop to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to start or expand their business. Topics will include federal loan opportunities, how to contract with the government and how to raise capital.

The event will take place at the Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center, located at 8150 Knott Avenue in Buena Park.  At the workshop, attendees will hear from top business development specialists, as well as experts on topics such as small business lending and finance, marketing, government contracting and procurement, and more.

Please RSVP for this free event by calling the District Office at (714) 744-4130.

Event Timeline

8:30 a.m. – Check-in

9:00 a.m. –Welcome and Opening Remarks- Representative from Congressman Royce’s Office; Representative from the SBA

9:15 a.m. - Resources Available to Start & Grow Your Small Business - Jill Andrews, Lead Economic Development Specialist and other Orange County resource partners

9:45 a.m.  – Opportunities in Federal Contracting and Hub Zone Certifications – Gloria Gomez, SBA Business Development Specialist

10:15 a.m. - Certifications to Help Small Businesses Get Government Contracts 8(a) - Molly Muro, SBA Business Development Specialist

10:45 a.m. - Break

10:55 a.m. – Small Business Lending  Panel –“ Is There Really Money for Small Business Out There and How Do I Get It? –  Moderator Sylvia Gutierrez, SBA Economic Development Specialist.  Panelists will include representatives from a large bank, community bank and CDC.

11:55 a.m. – Closing Remarks & Evaluation

2012 Small Business Workshop Flyer