TUESDAY: Velazquez to Host Sandy Relief Workshop

Washington, DC –A forum on Tuesday, November 20th will help New York City businesses learn about local and federal resources available to them in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the top Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, is hosting the event and says it will enable small firms to tap into various loan programs and other assistance that can help entrepreneurs get back on their feet after the historic storm.

Numerous agencies, including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the NYC Economic Development Corporation are expected to attend.

WHO: Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez and other elected officials
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA)
New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC)
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
NYC Business Solutions
Brooklyn Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at NYC College of Technology

WHEN: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

WHERE: Brooklyn Borough Hall Community Room
209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
(Between Court & Adams Streets)

As the former Chairwoman and current Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, Velázquez has been instrumental in passing legislation to reform and improve the SBA’s disaster relief programs.
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