MED Week offers a venue for minority-owned firms to access information, tools and resources to grow their businesses both domestically and internationally through networking events, workshops and issue forums.
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
In Conjunction With the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
SBA Arkansas District Office Virtual Webinars:
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners
and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Join Richard Duda with the SBA Arkansas District Office as he discusses the services and FREE assistance
that you can receive to help start and grow your business in Arkansas!
Monday, September 20 at 3 pm CT
Are you interested in obtaining loans from the SBA, but are confused about the process?
The SBA has multiple loan options that can be used for working capital, purchasing equipment and supplies,
starting a business, and much more.
Join to hear from Herb Lawrence, Lender Relations Specialist at the SBA Arkansas District Office as he
explains how an SBA guaranteed loan can help your small business, how SBA loans are different, and what you will need to prepare before applying!
Specific programs that will be discussed include SBA 7(a), 504 and microloan programs!
Friday, September 24 at 8:30 am CT
Additional FREE MEDWeek Events:
The Minority and Woman-Owned Business Division at AEDC will be hosting a leadership training seminar with Jon Harrison, President and Founder of VIP2, a consulting agency dedicated to developing healthy workplaces. Jon was previously an executive with Caterpillar
and now uses his management experience to teach business leaders around the world. In celebration of Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, we want to offer this free opportunity, which focuses on what it means to be a leader in business. Jon Harrison
will share a new viewpoint on leadership and how to apply practical lessons to a small business.
Tuesday, September 21 at 8:30 am CT
How to Read Financial Statements
Hosted by Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) and Delta Community Development and Law Center
Financial statements are a key management tool for business owners and a gauge of business health for investors including lenders. At this training, you’ll learn how to read balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements and gain insight into what
those documents say about your business.
Tuesday, September 21 at 6:00 pm CT
Hosted by SCORE Little Rock
Wednesday, September 22 at 3:30 pm CT
Introduction to Government Contracting
Hosted by Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) and Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Businesses can diversify their revenues and customer base by expanding into sales to the government. This presentation covers federal, state, and local procurement processes; registration requirements; the role of certifications; sales and marketing strategies;
and steps you can take now to begin positioning yourself for eventual success in the government marketplace.
Thursday, September 23 at 12:00 pm CT
Need FREE assistance with your business?
Please reach out to one of our local Resource
Partners.
Note:
All webinars are in Central Time.
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