# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Buying a Business with SBA Resources
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: ALL ARE INVITED!  Join us for an event to understand how to buy a business utilizing SBA resource providers.About this EventThe U.S. Small Business Administration's Massachusetts District Office in partnership with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center's Western Regional Office and the New England Veterans Business Outreach Center is hosting “Buying a Business with SBA Resources” — a free event in celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week highlighting considerations and resources for acquiring an existing business.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNThis event is designed for entrepreneurs considering buying a franchise business or acquiring a business.Emotional and personal financial considerations in buying a businessHow to assess a business’s attractiveness and potential valueThe role of financing in a successful acquisitionThe importance of due diligence and researchParticipants will also connect with practical resources to help them get startedWHY ATTENDAll are invited. This session connects participants with resource providers in the SBA network and highlights a panel of experts who will discuss the steps to buying a business and what it takes to succeed.There will be outreach tables where you can network with resource providers and relevant experts you can talk to. SPEAKERS INCLUDE:Lisa Ducharme, USAF, RetiredExecutive Director, Mass Veterans Chamber of Commerce603-809-0416 / lisa@MassVCC.orgwww.massvcc.orgJames "Jamie" Barber, Program Manager - VBOC of New England844-582-2461 / jbarber@vbocnewengland.orgwww.VBOCNewEngland.orgKeegan ShepardsonSBA Massachusetts District Director
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/buying-a-business-with-sba-resources/100002003145338631
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield Tower Square,
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield Tower Square,
- **lat**: 42.1023921
- **long**: -72.59271269999999
- **full address**: UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield Tower Square,, 1500 Main Street, Suite 260, Springfield, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Buying a Business with SBA Resources being held?
  - **A:** Buying a Business with SBA Resources takes place on Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield Tower Square,, 1500 Main Street, Suite 260, Springfield, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Buying a Business with SBA Resources?
  - **A:** Buying a Business with SBA Resources is organized by SBA Massachusetts District Office.

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