The SBA Business Workshop title says it all:

“Grow Your Business NOW with the Federal Government and the City of Augusta!”

Survey results indicate that most small business owners do not know $100 Billion of federal government contracts must go to small businesses every year, yet only 1.5% of small businesses are even registered.” Join us for a business workshop hosted by the US Small Business Association to help our local Augusta small business community win more and larger contracts with the federal government and the City of Augusta,” urges Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr.

Attendees will learn:

► How to understand and register with the federal government contracting system

► How to effectively position and certify your business to win federal government contracts

► How to prepare your business to successfully manage the cash flow cycle challenges associated with government contracts

Guest speakers:

● Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr., City of Augusta

● Cassius Butts, US Small Business Association

● Lara Hodgson, President and CEO of NOW Corp

● Geri Sams, Procurement Director, City of Augusta

This Free Workshop will also Include a Free Breakfast

WHEN: Thursday, July 14th, 2016

Time: 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

Registration, business networking and breakfast begins at 8:30 A.M.

Breakfast will be provided free of charge.

WHERE: Julian Smith Casino, located at Lake Olmstead Park, 2200 Broad Street, Augusta, GA

For more information or to RSVP, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-city-of-augustapresents-grow-your-business-now-tickets-26035283233 or contact Sarah McElmurray with NOWaccount at 678-268-4070 or by Email: [email protected].