Join us for a virtual event to discover RESOURCES FOR YOUR RURAL SMALL BUSINESS featuring experts from the SBA, U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development, 1Berkshires, Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Women’s Business Center and
the Berkshire Small Business Development Center.
Learn about SBA’s Programs/Resources, the USDA Rural Development lending and energy related programs and much more:
Opening Remarks by Regional 10 Administrator, Mike Fong
Idaho Department of Commerce and U.S. Commercial Service will share insights on exporting opportunities for rural businesses.
1Berkshires will explain the Tech Impact Collaborative on the Rural Innovation Network, how they created a strategic plan to grow an inclusive digital and tech enabled economy in the region and catalyze what it means to be a “rural innovation
hub.”
Idaho Women’s Business Center will share an overview of their Rural Growth Initiative and how they assist small businesses in rural communities.
Berkshire Small Business Development Center will share how your small business can benefit by utilizing counseling and lender preparation resources to reach your goals.
Join us for a panel discussion highlighting women who have gone from surviving to thriving in business. Opening remarks by US Senator James Risch, with special guests Mike Fong, SBA Region X Administrator, Shannon Madsen, Boise SBA Deputy District Director,
and Diane Bevan, IWBC CEO/Executive Director.
