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Whether you’re just starting, starting to grow, or looking for new markets, SBA has a workshop for your small business


Maine District Office

How to start a business

Business Basics with the SBA

When: Tuesday, September 13, 11:00am-1:00pm
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Are you thinking about starting a new business or purchasing one but do not have the knowledge or experience? The U.S. Small Business Administration can help you start, grow, expand, and recover your business.

Many people consider business ownership as an alternative to employment. Do you have a great idea to fill a need? Are you a subject matter expert in your field? Have you been working in your industry and are now interested in branching out on your own? Do you need to know more about the ins and outs of operating a business?

“You don’t know what you don’t know, until you know what you didn’t know.” Dr. Maxwell Chikuta

When starting a small business there are a lot of unknowns. Join us for this very informative workshop to start finding out. This two (2) hour workshop will provide an overview of SBA programs and services, and cover the basics of starting a business.


Veterans Business Outreach Centers are your one-stop shop for small business resources. Visit SBA dot gov slash VBOC.

New England Veterans Small Business Symposium

When: Wednesday, September 28, 12:30pm-4:00pm
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Join the Veterans Business Outreach center, working in partnership with the US Small Business Administration, at the first New England Veterans Small Business Symposium. We will feature Veteran and Mil-Spouse small businesses, have workshops focused on business development and operations, and highlight Small Business Administration resource partners and programs.

12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.        Opening Remarks
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.          Keynote Speaker
1:15 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.            Transition
1:20 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.            Stages of Business Programming

  • Pre-venture
  • Early Business (Year 1-5)
  • Seasoned Business (Year 5-10)
  • Government Contracting and Certification

2:05 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.            Transition
2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.            State Programming

  • Connecticut
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont

3:00 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.            Transition
3:05 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.            Veteran Owned Small Business Roundtable
3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.            Closing Remarks