Wednesday, September 8, 2010

U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris to hold Small Business Panel Discussion and Expo on Friday, September 10



U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris to hold Small Business Panel Discussion and Expo on Friday, September 10

U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris will host a Small Business Panel Discussion and Expo, “Revitalizing and Refreshing Illinois’ Small Business Community” on Friday, September 10 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Chicago State University.

This event is an opportunity for small businesses to meet with distinguished leaders in business and government from communities across the state of Illinois to discuss federal assistance programs, as opportunities for small businesses to obtain loans through the federal government. The event will feature a panel discussion with remarks from Senator Burris and Eric Dobyne, Chicago Regional Director of the Minority Business Development Agency moderating the event; representatives from Banks; and representatives from Boeing, Hewlett Packard and General Dynamics. An expo will be held for the duration of the event, featuring booths from various federal agencies including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Energy, as well as the Small Business Administration including the Office of the Small Business Development Center located at Chicago State University.

This forum is free of charge. Discounted parking is available.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - 9 AM – 2 PM
Senator Burris Small Business Forum: “Revitalizing and Refreshing Illinois’ Small Business Community”

Chicago State University
New Academic Library Auditorium (4th Floor)
9501 South King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628


For more information, please call Frank McClatchey or Jazmine Hasty at (312) 886-3506 or Dr. Erma Brooks-Williams at 773-995-3806.

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