Local economic development leaders from the various municipalities will provide participants an update on current strategies employed by local governments to sustain and grow the local business ecosystem. Representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide an overview of various SBA programs and financial assistance available to support small and emerging businesses.
Instructors:
• John Henry King (Economic Development Director, City of Bowie Maryland)
• Michael Collins (Lender Relations Specialist & District International Trade Officer for The Small Business Administration (SBA)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will understand how their local government serves as a catalyst for business growth:
Recruits new businesses to locate in region and assists in the expansion of existing businesses
Anticipates and addresses workforce development needs of the county’s business community;
Promotes their respective county as a premier location for business;
Provides advocacy for County businesses undergoing the regulatory and approval process;
Provides financing assistance to county businesses;
Incentivizes redevelopment and revitalization along older commercial corridors;
Promotes technology development and innovation by offering a menu of financing, incentives and resources
Promotes agriculture and technology development
Major Topics
Understanding federal, local and state investment opportunities
Understanding the business climate (locations, demographics and government)
Update on exciting development projects
How to pursue federal, state and local small business funding/financing
Tools and resources for he business community and job seekers
Course Level
Update
Professional Area of Focus
Accounting & Auditing
Practitioners
CPE Field of Study
Accounting
2
Economics
2
Who Should Attend
Accounting Professionals and Practitioners
Prerequisites
Some experience in the accounting profession.
Location
Anne Arundel Community College: Careers Center (CRSC) Room 216
