October 12 - Steps to Starting a Small Business
This is an overview of the necessary steps to take in starting a business. You will learn the proper sequence to follow in planning your business, from naming to marketing to legal entity. See Center Website for times and location.

October 27 – Government Certifications
This informative workshop provides an overview to government certification programs for small businesses including the 8(a) program, HUBZone, Woman-owned Small Business, and Veteran-owned small business certifications. Susan Chavez, SBA Deputy Director and Irene Farmer, SBA Business Development Specialist will speak along with a representative from GSA who will present on the processes for obtaining a GSA schedule. See Center Website for times and location.

October 27 – SBA Lending Programs
This informative workshop includes SBA Deputy Director Susan Chavez discussing current SBA lending programs followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with local lenders. See Center Website for times and location.

October 27 – Women Owned Certification Programs
In this seminar, business owners will be given an overview of the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program. Topics include: • Eligibility requirements • Certification and the WOSB repository • Steps to participate in the program • Steps to compete for WOSB federal contracts. See Center Website for times and location.