Watch the 2023 Women’s Summit March 28-29 for informative panel discussions, inspirational fireside chats, and ‘Ask an Expert’ workshops to help you build, scale, and grow your business. Learn more about resources for #WomenInBusiness:
The March 29 agenda includes:
Opening Remarks
Senior Advisor to the SBA Administrator Diedra Henry-Spires will deliver remarks to open the second day of the Summit.
Fireside Chat with SBA Resource Partners
Women entrepreneurs are supported by a unique support network of organizations and resource partners. This fireside chat will focus on the ways in which SBA resource partners are working to provide on-the-ground support to women business owners and opportunities to leverage these resources to support business growth and development. Moderator: Donald Malcolm Smith, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership Panelists: Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers Bridget Weston, CEO of the SCORE Association.
Supporting Native American Women Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Native women face a distinct entrepreneurial journey, leveraging their relationships with their networks, communities, identity, and culture to strengthen their businesses. This panel will focus on how supports designed to advance Native women’s entrepreneurship succeed and struggle. Moderator: Jackson Brossy, Associate Administrator of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs Panelists: Monica Jojola, President of Montech, Inc. Veronica Maturino, CEO of ONABEN Onna LeBeau, Director of the Office of Indian Economic Development in the Department of the Interior.
Innovation and Investment “Ask an Expert”
This “Ask an Expert” session will be led by Bailey DeVries, Associate Administrator of SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation (OII).
Veterans Small Business Certification “Ask an Expert”
This “Ask an Expert” session will be led by John Perkins, Director of the Veterans Small Business Certification Program.
Certification and Contracting “Ask an Expert”
This “Ask an Expert” session will be led by Alisa Sheard, Director of the Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Program.
Ascent Platform “Ask an Expert”
This “Ask an Expert” session will be led by Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development (OED).
Exporting and International Trade “Ask an Expert”
This “Ask an Expert” session will be led by Claire Ehmann, Deputy Associate Administrator of SBA’s Office of International Trade (OIT).
Accessing Loans and Micro Finance “Ask an Expert”
This “Ask an Expert” session will be led by Veronica Pugin, Senior Advisor to SBA’s Office of Capital Access.
Closing Remarks
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman will share remarks to close out the second and final day of SBA’s 2023 Women’s Business Summit.
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