HUNDREDS OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS FLOCK TO FORUM FOR BUSINESS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

SBA Economic Development Specialist Man-Li Lin and HUD Senior Management Analyst Earleene Sealy at the 2018 International B2B and Small Business Resource Forum.

2018 International B2B and Small Business Resource Forum Attendees.

HUD Senior Management Analyst Earleene Sealy at the 2018 International B2B and Small Business Resource Forum.

HUD New York Regional Office Senior Management Analyst Earleene Sealy was an exhibitor at the U.S. Small Business Administration International B2B and Small Business Resource Forum 2018. The forum offered small businesses, international buyers, investors, suppliers, and exporters, the opportunity to network and learn about resources to grow their businesses.

An estimated 900 attendees had the opportunity to speak with over 40 exhibitors. Ms. Sealy answered questions on procurement information to help business owners understand what contracting opportunities HUD offers. She provided attendees with materials on the Section 3 Program, HUD's Section 3 Business Registry, the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Products and Services, and other HUD programs.

HUD is committed is providing maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, small disadvantage business, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, HUDZone and woman-owned small business concerns.

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