Please join the SBA Young Entrepreneur Series for a special gathering of leading young entrepreneurs on December 1, 2011 5:30 pm in Milwaukee.
US SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns invites you to join a dialogue with entrepreneurs, regional experts, and skilled trades community members that are driving economic impact in Milwaukee. A distinguished panel of young business leaders will share their personal stories, business tips and lessons learned during an interactive session connected to a national online audience.
With youth unemployment twice the national average in many communities, SBA recognizes a need to promote and better support the efforts of young people looking to create jobs – for themselves and others. Young entrepreneurs are a dynamic resource for national recovery and growth.
Online REGISTRATION http://yesmilwaukee.eventbrite.com/
The YES series is intended to:
* Bring together leading young entrepreneurs, financiers, youth advocacy organizations and government experts to listen, address critical challenges and formulate public policy measures needed to move the young entrepreneur’s business agenda to the next level;
* Connect young entrepreneurs to each other, the federal government and other economic development resources;
* Engage young people to discuss entrepreneurship; and,
* Highlight the accomplishments of young entrepreneurs.
Venue Information:
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161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2100
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Registration 5:30 pm
Program runs from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Notes: There is no cost to attend this function although seating is limited. Onsite and offsite participants can utilize social networks such as facebook.com/sbagov and twitter.com/sbagov; to share information on this special activity.
Please contact the event hosts to request special accommodations for onsite attendance at least 5 days prior to the activity. Local SBA offices http://www.sba.gov/wi can also facilitate requests for special accommodations.
US SBA and local co-hosts do not endorse individual firms, products or services of those presenting on entrepreneurship panels.
Additional participants are encouraged to view the session online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/live and http://www.sba.gov.
Learn more about SBA at http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2960.
Visit SBA.gov or call 1-800 U ASK SBA to explore business training opportunities in your community Contact SBA at YESummit@sba.gov with questions.
Online REGISTRATION http://yesmilwaukee.eventbrite.com/
