Small Business Contracting and Networking
Venue: 10 Causeway St (Auditorium)
Date: October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)
Come join us for a day of networking and learning at our Small Business Contracting event. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners to share insights and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their business opportunities. Don't miss out on this valuable chance to grow your network and learn from others in the industry.
Agenda:
10:00-10:30AM - Networking
10:30-11:30AM Agency Showcase (15 minute segments)
- Tyrone Williams, Business Opportunity Specialist SBA - Intro to SBA
- Michelle Simoes OSDBU - Intro to GSA
- Michelle Mendes, Director, Supplier Diversity Office MA - Intro to State Contracting
- Brian Kraft, Regional Surety Manager, Acrisure - Surety Bonds
11:30-12:00 - Networking
12:00 - close
Resources, Organizations and Lenders (To be updated as they confirm)
Acrisure - Surety Bonds
BLDC - Boston Local Development Corporation
City of Boston
DCAMM - Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
GSA - General Services Administration
IRS - Internal Revenue Service
MSBDC - Massachusetts Small Business Development Center
New England CDC
OSD - Operational Services Division
SCORE Boston
SDO - Supplier Diversity Office
SBA - Small Business Administration
TD Bank
US Commercial Service
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency. We have been assisting millions of businesses to start, grow, and recover for 70 years and we're here to help you with your small business.
For more information, visit us at: Massachusetts | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) or contact shelly.gillis@sba.gov
All SBA programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis and SBA’s participation, or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.
Transportation, Parking and Security
MBTA subway and commuter lines next door at North Station.
There is no parking at the O'Neill building. TD Garden has a parking garage behind the O'Neill building on Red Auerbach Way.
Allow time to enter through TSA level security.
