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Congressman Jerry McNerney

Representing the 9th District of California

Rep. McNerney to Host Workshop for Small Business Owners

Sep 29, 2014
Press Release

Congressman Jerry McNerney announced today that he will host a half-day workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Stockton and the San Joaquin Valley. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 1 from 10am to 12pm, at the University of the Pacific’s DeRosa University Center, located at 3601 Pacific Avenue in Stockton. Attendees should arrive starting at 9:30am in order to register and find their seats.

The workshop will feature speakers and resources for both current business owners and those looking to start their own small business. Topics will include finding start-up capital, including crowdfunding, loans, and government grants; resources for veterans and minority business owners; navigating the regulatory process including permits and employment law; and finding customers both locally and through international trade.

“Small businesses are the job creators of today and tomorrow,” said Rep. McNerney. “Our entrepreneurs are enthusiastic, creative, and ready to compete around the nation and around the world. I am pleased to be able to host this event to give our small business owners some of the tools they can use to help them succeed.”

Speakers at the event will  include representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Stockton Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Census Bureau, and Stockton small business owner Robbie Swan (Sports Cuts & Colors).

Several organizations will also be on-hand to provide resources and advice to attendees, including:

 

  • SBA
  • SBDC
  • Worknet/ EDD
  • Small Business Majority
  • Stockton Chamber
  • Hispanic chamber
  • Delta Chamber and visitors bureau
  • African American chamber
  • Asian American Chamber
  • Café Coop
  • Huddle
  • San Joaquin Partnership
  • Success Capital
  • California Board of Equalizations
  • Stockton Dept. of Economic Development

 

Congressman Jerry McNerney was a business owner prior to his election to the U.S. House in 2006, and has been a strong advocate for small businesses throughout his time in public service. He authored a bill in 2013 to provide tax credits for small businesses to hire employees who were previously unemployed, including additional credits for small businesses located in high unemployment areas.