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SBA Hosts Youth Entrepreneurship Summit at Bowie State University Nov. 21, 2019 & Recognizes Global Entrepreneurship Week

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

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WHAT:	Youth Entrepreneurship Summit
	The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a youth entrepreneurship summit during Global Entrepreneurship Week to connect student entrepreneurs with small business resources as they explore career paths and opportunities. Students will hear from successful young entrepreneurs, learn about resources that support small business needs and connect with other entrepreneurs. The event includes:
	A youth panel examining entrepreneurship among Gen Zs, uncovering innovative ways to support them Open-mic business concept pitch session Networking with other young entrepreneurs

WHEN:	Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
	9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (EST)

WHERE:	Bowie State University
	Student Center Wiseman Ballroom A
	14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715

WHO:	Opportunities to interview:
	9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (EST)
	Associate Administrator Allen Gutierrez, SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development Executive Director Johnetta Hardy, Bowie State University Entrepreneurship Academy

	Other participants include:
	District Director Antonio Doss, SBA's Washington Metropolitan Area District Office Bowie State University student entrepreneurs Maryland Small Business Development Center Maryland Women's Business Center

HOW:	Registration is required to attend. Click here to register or go to https://bit.ly/2CRc94i.

SOCIAL:	@SBAgov. The event will include live Instagram coverage; the event hashtag is #SBAYES19

CONTACT:	Interested media RSVP by 2 p.m. (EST) Nov. 20 to Tiffani.Clements@sba.gov or Cecelia.Taylor@sba.gov.

By attending this event, you grant SBA the right to use your name, voice, and image in photographs, videos, or other recordings and be distributed through any and all media.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Contact: Cecelia.Taylor@sba.gov (202) 401-3059
Tiffani.Clements@sba.gov (202) 401-0035
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Release Number: MA19-08

SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration