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From: Small Business Administration <news@updates.sba.gov>
Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Subject: SBA Buffalo District Newsletter - AUGUST Edition
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. AUGUST 2014 Buffalo District Office Newsletter Brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administration SBA Announces Appointment of Kellie LeDet as Regional Administrator for Region II The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the appointment of Kellie LeDet, as the regional administrator in Region II, to oversee the SBA's programs and services in New York State, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  As regional administrator, LeDet will manage the delivery of the agency's three Cs:  Counseling, Contracting and Capital activities throughout Region II.   "I am honored to join SBA's team of talented individuals who are committed to the development  > Read more Small Business Wins in SBA's FY2013 Federal Procurement Scorecard Last week, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet announced that for the first time in 8 years, the federal government has met its annual 23% goal for small business contracting. This has resulted in more than $83 billion dollars of revenue for small businesses.  read more FALL into Learning! The Encore Entrepreneur Series   SBA is teaming up with AARP to bring senior entrepreneurs more great business insight over the next few months.  Join us to get information to help make your business a success. During each presentation, small business owners can learn about home-based business success and growth, learn about the different types of federal certifications and advantages of getting certified and marketing tools to increase your brand, and increase sales and customers during the holidays. Federal Contracting Opportunities for Minority-Owned & Women-Owned Small Business September 10 from 12 PM to 1 PM Register here to Join this Webinar    Home-Based Business Tips that Will Help Your Business Grow October 16 from 12 PM to 1 PM Register here to Join this Webinar   Holiday Campaigning for your Small Business November 12 from 12 PM to 1 PM Register here to Join this Webinar For more information, please contact Kelly LoTempio at (716) 551-4301 x309 or by e-mail:  Kelly.lotempio@sba.gov Connect with us for news and resources SBA-U:  SPOTLIGHT MATCHMAKER SBA is pleased to invite you to attend a Spotlight Matchmaker Contracting Opportunity with the Erei County Bureau of Purchase When:  AUGUST 21 8:30 am to 10:30 am Where:  130 South Elmwood,    Suite 423                    Buffalo, NY  14202 Contracting Opportunities include: · General Contracting services · Concrete services · Roofing services · Electrical and high-tech   services · Plumbing services · Piping and HVAC services · Cleaning services · Vehicle Maintenance · Medical Equipment & Supplies · Safety Equipment & Supplies · Uniform Suppliers · Food Suppliers  REGISTER at: Events  CELEBRATE LEARNING Resources for Your Small Business... September 23 8:00 am to 10:30 am NO FEE EVENT Hispanics United of Buffalo is excited to host Hispanic-owned entrepreneurs with more great business insight and support.  What resources do you need to make your next move?  Panelists will inform entrepreneurs on business planning, access to capital, counseling, contracting and more! REGISTRATION CAN BE MADE BY CLICKING EVENTS   Buffalo District Office U.S. SBA 130 S. Elmwood Avenue Suite 540 Buffalo, NY  14202 Phone: 716-551-4301 Email: buffalo_do@sba.gov Rochester Branch Office 100 State Street, Room 410 Rochester, NY  14614 585-263-6700 http://www.sba.gov/ny/buffalo Office Directory FranklinJ. Sciortino, District Director Phone: 716-551-4301x313 Email: franklin.sciortino@sba.gov Victoria Reynolds, Deputy District Director                          Phone: 716-551-4301x311 Email: victoria.reynolds@sba.gov Paul Hoffman, Lender Relations Specialist                    Phone: 716-551-4301x306 Email: paul.hoffman@sba.gov Mollie B. Gaughan, District Counsel Phone:  716-551-4301x307  E-mail:  mollie.gaughan@sba.gov Laura McCabe, Business Opportunity Specialist                         Phone:  716-551-4301x310  E-mail:  laura.mccabe@sba.gov Kelly LoTempio, Economic Development Specialist/Public Information Officer    Phone:  716-551-4301x309  E-mail:  kelly.lotempio@sba.gov Gregory Lindberg, Economic Development Specialist Phone:  716-551-4301x303  E-mail:  gregory.lindberg@sba.gov Scot Thompson, Administrative Officer Phone:  716-551-4301x305  E-mail:  scot.thompson@sba.gov Virginia Smith, Rochester Branch Manager Phone:  585-263-6700    E-mail:  virginia.smith@sba.gov Tammi Bennett, Program Support Assistant Phone:  585-263-6700  E-mail:  tammi.bennett@sba.gov         SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help STAY CONNECTED: All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance  This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com by Small Business Administration (SBA) · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews