SMALLBUSINESSEVENT_SBAFREEVETERANSBUSINESSSEMINAR

The event is a free business and contracting seminar specifically designed for veterans, including active duty members, National Guard and Reservists, transitioning service members, as well as their spouses and business associates, with all other interested parties also welcome. Sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Florida District Office and co-sponsored by the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center, the seminar aims to provide attendees with vital information on SBA financing options for veterans, strategies for finding and responding to federal government contracts, and an overview of veterans benefits and various SBA federal government contracting certification programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and Woman-Owned Small Business VA Verification. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. EDT, the seminar will be held at the Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center in Tampa, Florida. Interested participants must register by calling a designated phone number or visiting the specified registration website. The primary contact for this event is Robert B. Chavarria, Senior Area Manager and Veterans Affairs Officer for the SBA South Florida District, with additional support from the Department of Defense’s USSOCOM Small Business Program Manager. This seminar provides a valuable opportunity for veterans and associated parties to gain essential knowledge and tools to enhance their business ventures and increase opportunities within federal contracting.