NORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host a free seminar on the federal resources available to business owners on Tuesday, May 1 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Norwalk City Hall. The event will connect business owners with federal, state, and local lending and financing programs, procurement and contracting opportunities, and other valuable programs.
Attendees will receive presentations from various federal agencies and then have the chance to meet individually with representatives from over a dozen agencies, organizations, and lending institutions, including the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. General Services Administration, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program, and Connecticut Department of Administrative Services.
All small business owners and representatives are welcome to attend this free event. Space is limited, so interested participants should reserve their space by emailing Peter Yazbak at Peter.Yazbak@mail.house.gov with their name, business name and type, and contact information. For more information or questions, call Congressman Himes’ District Office at (866) 453-0028.
WHO: Congressman Jim Himes
Representatives from:
U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Various other agencies and organizations dedicated to promoting and supporting
small businesses
WHAT: A Small Business Seminar: How to Do Business with the Federal and State
Government, Access and Obtain Capital, and Resources Available to Assist
Connecticut’s Small Businesses
WHERE: Norwalk City Hall
Community Room, First Floor
125 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
WHEN: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration, networking, and light breakfast will begin at 8:45a.m. The program will begin
promptly at 9:30 a.m., with a breakout session lasting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.