WARNER ROBINS – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the City of Warner Robins will host a joint event at the Aviation Museum Century of Flight Hangar on Tuesday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 am. Doors open at 8:30 am for light refreshment and networking. The event will showcase small business resources and information to help entrepreneurs in the Warner Robins area to take their small businesses to the next level.
SBA Regional Administrator Allen Thomas and Mayor LaRhonda Patrick will engage in a fireside chat to discuss both local and federal programs and services for entrepreneurs. The morning event will also feature a business resource panel discussion and presentations with economic development representatives, lenders, and SBA resource partners.
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our nation’s local economies. In recent years we have witnessed an unprecedented growth of entrepreneurship across the United States, including Georgia, which is routinely ranked as one of the top states to start a small business,” said SBA Regional Administrator Allen Thomas. “We are committed to strengthening our relationships with local governments to help us educate citizens about SBA programs and services and providing a forum to listen to the needs of America’s entrepreneurs.”
“Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and this event is a tremendous opportunity for entrepreneurs in Warner Robins to learn about critical resources that can help them grow and thrive,” said Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. “We are committed to creating a supportive environment where small businesses can succeed, and we are excited to partner with the SBA to bring valuable tools and information to our local business owners.”
Registration: The Small Business Take Off event is free and open to the public. To register for the event, please RSVP at https://smallbiztakeoff.eventbrite.com. Space is limited.
Featured Guests: Mayor LaRhonda Patrick, City of Warner Robins, Allen Thomas, SBA Southeast Regional Administrator, and Terri Denison, SBA Georgia District Director
Topics:
• Access to capital and contracting opportunities for small businesses
• Resources and tools to support entrepreneurs in capital access, technical assistance, and government contracting
• The current state of small business in the Warner Robins area
Event Highlights:
• Interactive fireside chat
• Panel discussion and information sharing featuring economic development, lending, and city officials
• Opportunity to meet and network with small business assistance organizations
For more information about SBA programs, resources, and small business training events in Georgia, visit www.sba.gov/ga. For more information about The City of Warner Robins small business resources visit www.wrga.gov.