2018 San Francisco Small Business Week Conference

Funding for Your Business Startup and Growth
Time:  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Category:  Finance

Small Business owners just starting out face persistent gaps and barriers when seeking financing for their new businesses. Join the SBA and two lenders to discuss microloans, crowdfunding, and other alternative sources for financing available to small business owners.

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

Build Credit to Grow Your Business
Time:  1:00 - 2:30 PM
Category:  Finance

Your business can have its own credit reports and scores. Learn how to leverage yours for better terms with vendors, increased financing options, business opportunities and more. You'll also learn about the FICO business credit score used in some popular business loan programs. Join Lydia Roth from Nav as she explains how to build and use business credit to your advantage.

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

Purchasing Commercial Real Estate to Start or Expand Your Small Business
Time:  1:00 - 2:30 PM
Category:  Finance

Join a panel of SBA commercial real estate financing experts to learn about how the SBA 504 loan program can help you grow your business. This free workshop is for small business owners, potential borrowers, real estate agents, commercial real estate brokers, financial planners, accountants, attorneys, architects, and anyone who wants to know more about commercial real estate ownership.
Did you know that the majority of U.S. privately held businesses are eligible for up to 90% financing to buy, build or renovate commercial real estate via the SBA 504 loan financing program?

Learn to:

• Stabilize your occupancy costs.
• Preserve working capital.
• Purchase, build or renovate commercial property and heavy equipment.

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) Federal Funding Opportunities
Time:  3:00 - 4:30 PM
Category:  Finance

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the federal government's largest R&D grant programs targeted to the small business community. With $3 billion available annually, the programs are a source of seed capital to help fund the development of promising new technologies. SBIR/STTR funding can also serve as a pathway to equity financing.  This overview will cover the following:

• Overview of the SBIR and STTR programs
• Qualifications and eligibility requirements for SBIR/STTR funding
• How to determine if your innovation is a good fit for SBIR/STTR funding
• How to search for SBIR/STTR solicitations and topics
• Steps to preparing a SBIR/STTR proposal

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

How to Finance Your Business's Growth and Expansion
Time:  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Category:  Finance

A panel of experts representing SBA, an SBA Community Advantage lender, and a bank or credit union, will discuss financing options, what lenders are looking for, credit requirements, and the importance of a relationship with a financial institution.  Eligibility guidelines and loan application procedures will also be covered.

Sponsored By: Bank of America
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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

Doing Business with the City of San Francisco and Local Certifications
Time:  8:30 - 10:00 AM
Category:  Finance

Running a small business can be expensive in San Francisco.  Learn how the San Francisco Green Business Program can help you and your business save money. During our session we will go over how we help businesses improve their efforts around water conservation, energy efficiency, waste diversion, and pollution prevention. We will also go over marketing benefits to being a ‘certified Green Business’ with the City and County of San Francisco. Our new three-tiered program means we meet you where you’re at. Join our community of Green Businesses today. People, Planet, Profit -- now that’s a win-win-win!

Following the Green Business certification presentation, Stephanie Tang, Certification Manager for The City of San Francisco's Local Business Enterprise program, will present information about the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Certification and how these benefits are used in the contracting process.

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

How to Do Business with the Federal Government:  GSA, VA, NASA and the Forest Service
Time:  1:00  - 2:30 PM
Category:  Finance

The Federal Government is the world’s largest buyer of goods and services.  In this session, you will learn all about doing business with federal governments, including:

• Where to look for government opportunities
• What government agencies look for and how they work
• The process for getting certified to secure government contracts
• The difference between certain certifications, and how you can leverage them to grow your business

Presenters from NASA, the Veteran's Administration (VA), and The General Services Administration (GSA) will also talk about the types of solicitations and needs that their respective agencies are looking for.

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

Doing Business with Transportation Agencies
Time:  3:00 - 4:30 PM
Category:  Finance

Presenters from BART, California High Speed Rail Authority, SFO, and SFMTA will discuss opportunities for contracting with these transportation agencies to sell your goods and services as well as the process that small businesses must follow in order to contract with these agencies.

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.

商業貸款 中文授课 (Loans for Small Business Owners)
Time:  1:00  - 2:30 PM
Category:  Finance

入门课程，為業主和準備創業者提供小企业融资的知識 。
課程大綱和目標： 貸款前必要的準備, 貸款類型, 貸款基本要求, 企業計畫書, 貸款所需文件。

An introductory course to provide small business entrepreneurs and those who are planning to start a business with information on where and how to obtain small business financing. This workshop is in Cantonese.

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #18-0912-39. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Noah Brod, noah.brod@sba.gov.