Did you know that the Small Business Administration (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.

When:   Friday, April 27, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where:  America’s SBDC Iowa, North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Pappajohn Center #117 Mason City, IA 50401

The presenters will be Terry Case (Lender Relations Specialist, SBA), Mary Zimmerman (Government Contract Specialist, PTAP / CIRAS), Brook Boehmler  (Regional Director) with America’s SBDC, Deb Oliver (Executive Director) from Iowa Quality Center, and Jill Lippincott (Project Manager) with Iowa Economic Development Authority.

 To register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/come-and-meet-your-representatives-tickets-44841649581

 For more information contact:  Terry Case at (515) 284-4560 or at Terry.case@sba.gov

For more information on the SBA programs, go to: https://www.sba.gov

 The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is the expert in rural business innovation and success. In partnership with North Iowa’s Small Business Development Center, together we provide tools, support, and resources to Iowa’s entrepreneurs. We counsel both new and existing local businesses, from Main Street to industry leaders. We’re growing Iowa’s entrepreneurial culture through grade school initiatives, college and community programs, and business training and development. Contact the NIACC Pappajohn Center at 641-422-4111 or pappajohn@niacc.edu.

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