Logon virtually and join your fellow business owners for an informative update on disaster relief and recovery resources for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Attendees will hear from trusted experts representing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and Region AHEAD, a regional organization of businesses, non-profits, chambers, economic development and individuals dedicated to assisting small businesses in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
Topics include:
• SBA disaster loans and the role of SBA Recovery Teams in supporting your business.
• Local disaster response initiatives, critical links, and resources for industries in affected areas.
• Region AHEAD's grant opportunities and fundraising efforts to support businesses hit by the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights and understand the depth and breadth of support and resources available to help you recover and rebuild.
Who Should Attend:
• Small business owners in Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties in TN, and Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wise Counties, as well as Bristol and Norton in VA.
Questions:
• Due to time constraints, there will be limited time for live questions. If you would like to submit questions before the event, please email info@kosbe.org.
Speaker(s): • LYNN TULLY, AICP, CEcD | Northeast Regional Director - Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development • DAVID GLASGOW | U.S. Small Business Administration Tennessee District Office Director • PATRICK RODRIGUEZ | U.S. Small Business Administration Tennessee District Office Deputy Director • ANDY DIETRICH | Region A.H.E.A.D. • BREANNA ROBERTS | Director - Appalachian Highlands Women's Business Center
Co-Sponsor(s): Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE); Kingsport Chamber; East Tennessee State University; Appalachian Highlands Women's Business Center
The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Madison Greene - mgreene@tsbdc.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.
Fee: No Cost