Congressman Charlie Dent Hosts Small Business Day May 4th, 2016 Presentation by Lehigh University’s Small Business Development Center Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center 511 East Third St., Bethlehem, PA 18015, Room 605 This day of FREE events features resources for current small business owners and those who aspire to own their own small business. Additional information will be provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

First Step - Determining and Starting Your Business Time: 9:45am to 11:00am Is this business a good choice for me and how do I begin? Presenter: Mary Beth Zingone, SBDC Start-up Consultant

Small Business Financing Options Time: 11:15am to 12:15pm Launching or expanding your new business and have questions on access to capital? This session will cover financing options, from traditional debt and equity sources, to alternatives that include state/local/community loan programs, micro loans, and various online funding platforms. Presenter: Robert Mineo, SBDC Financing Assistance Program Director

Targeting the World’s Largest Buyer Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Did you know? The United States government is the largest buyer of goods and services on Earth, to the tune of almost $430 billion in FY 2015. Learn how your small business can leverage selling to governments as a growth strategy! Presenter: Brett Smith, SBDC Government Marketing Program Consultant

Growing Your International Business Time: 2:15pm to 3:15pm Discover the tools for global competitiveness to expand your business' markets outside the U.S. Presenter: Brett Smith, SBDC Consultant

For more information please contact Makala Ashmar in Congressman Dent’s Lehigh Valley district office at 610.770.3490 or [email protected] Registration is required. This document was prepared, published, and mailed at taxpayer expense.