Learn about opportunities to expand and grow your business!
Join U.S. Senator Al Franken on Friday, November 10th for a Minority-Owned Small Business Forum. Senator Franken willbring together service providers, government agencies and businesses to highlight resources that are available to minority-owned small businesses. Attendees will learn about access to capital, technical assistance and contracting opportunities. They will also have the opportunity to hear directly from business owners who have used these resources to grow their business.
Forum Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Welcome
9:05 a.m. Remarks By U.S. Senator Al Franken
9:15 a.m. Panel 1: Business Owner Panel
Hear directly from business owners about resources they have used to grow and expand their businesses.
10 a.m. Panel 2: Resources Available to Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Learn about local non-profit service providers and programs available to small businesses.
11 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. Panel 3: Contracting with Fortune 500 companies
Learn about minority business certification and how to engage with large companies on contracting opportunities.
12:15 p.m. Closing Remarks
For more information contact Charles Sutton at charles_sutton@franken.senate.gov or Osman Ahmed at osman_ahmed@franken.senate.gov or at 651-221-1016.