In December 2012, addressed an executive order, signed by President Obama the hurricane Sandy reconstruction task force, federal, coordinate State and local resources, success, economic dynamics, among other objectives, to support possibilities for a reconstruction. U.S. small business administration (SBA) is a key member of the task force and our programs an important role that need long-term economic recovery of the region consulting, financing and other resources through support for companies. SBA approved more than 2.3 billion $ of disaster loans to 35.900 residents and businesses in States affected by Hurricane Sandy - so the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States for the Agency. SBA resource partner support Hurricane Sandy small business recovery, a foundation for economic recovery and stability, thanks to the services, and financed by $19 million in grants expanded. In addition, we know that opportunities are access to commercial and federal contracting in this reconstruction efforts essential.
This is why the SBA and the hurricane Sandy reconstruction task force teaming up to host the hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking Summit on Wednesday, 7 August - educate the first event of its kind in the region since the disaster - and connect small businesses to trade buyers from the private sector and federal, State, and local governments. The goal is simple: small businesses in the region help get back on their feet to come and compete for opportunities in the region. Here are the details. We hope to see you there.
What: Hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking
Where: New Jersey Institute of technology
University Heights Newark, New Jersey 07102
When: Wednesday, August 7:
Registration & resource Expo start at noon, program begins at 13
For more information and to RSVP: https://nj.mybusinessmatches.com/
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John Shoraka is the Associate Administrator for government contracting and business development for the U.S. small business administration.
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