# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Are you thinking on Starting a Business? Do You Need Small Business Assistance? 
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Can Help!About this EventJoin Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist with the Small Business Administration MA Office to learn how the SBA programs and services can be of assistance to help you start, expand, grow, and recover your business. During this overview presentation you will gain information on:• Introduction to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)• SBA Resource Partner Network – Learn how the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and SCORE can be of assistance through Business Training, & One-on-One Mentoring• Made in America Manufacturing Initiative• Access to Capital – SBA backed loan programs• Selling to the Federal Government – Contracting Opportunities to grow your business• Manufacturing InitiativeSBA’s cooperation does not constitute or imply endorsement of any opinions, products, and/or services. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.  Hanbdicapped Accessible.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/worcester/starting-and-growing-a-business-the-sba-advantage/100001986206306530
- **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Worcester
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Worcester Public Library
- **lat**: 42.2604316
- **long**: -71.80033519999999
- **full address**: Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage being held?
  - **A:** Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage takes place on Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage?
  - **A:** Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage is organized by SBA Massachusetts District Office.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Worcester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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