Small Business Association Workshops in Sitka August 22, 2018

POWERING THE AMERICAN DREAM WORKSHOP SERIES BY SBA 
Presenter: Marichu Relativo
All workshops are Free - Registration is required - Space is limited

9:00 - 9:45 am  Grow Your Business with SBA - Start, Grow, Expand or Recover - Sitka
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. We empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to grow and start their businesses. And the SBA is the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses that is backed by the strength of the federal government. 
Register at: https://sba_hubzone_program_sitka.eventbrite.com 

10:00 - 11:00 pm  SBA Hubzone Program - Sitka
Are you an aspiring or current contractor pursuing contracts with the federal government? If so, consider using the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification to your advantage. This workshop will cover the HUBZone certification requirements and recent updates to the application process. Provide information on how to utilize the program to go after federal contracts and utilizing the online database to find the HUBZone opportunities. 
Register at: https://sba_HUBZone_program_sitka.eventbrite.com

11:30 - 1:00 pm Chamber Luncheon 
Westmark Hotel Banquet Room, 330 Seward Street
Marichu Relativo - US Small Business Administration - To Speak At Chamber Luncheon

1:30 - 3:30 pm Where to Find Federal Contracting Opportunities - Sitka
The U.S. government is the world's largest customer purchasing billions of dollars in goods and services. In 2017, the U.S. awarded $443 billion dollars of government contracts and nearly $2 billion dollars were Alaska-based procurements. Learn how the federal agencies solicit their requirements utilizing FBO.Gov database. Learn to identify Prime/Subcontracting opportunities and the utilization of the small business programs. 
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