Please join the SBA Young Entrepreneur Series for a special gathering of leading Native American entrepreneurs on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 (5:30pm Central) at Northeastern State University's Webb Building.

US SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns invites you to join a dialogue with entrepreneurs and regional experts driving economic impact in Oklahoma.  A distinguished panel of young business leaders will share their personal stories, business tips and lessons learned during an interactive session connected to a national online audience.

With youth unemployment twice the national average in many communities, SBA recognizes a need to promote and better support the efforts of young people looking to create jobs – for themselves and others. Young Native American entrepreneurs are a dynamic resource for national recovery and growth.

The YES series is intended to:

1. Bring together leading young entrepreneurs, financiers, youth advocacy organizations and government experts to listen, address critical challenges and formulate public policy measures needed to move the young entrepreneur’s business agenda to the next level;
2. Connect young entrepreneurs to each other, the federal government and other economic development resources;
3. Engage young people to discuss entrepreneurship; and,
4. Highlight the accomplishments of young entrepreneurs.

 
Event hashtag:  #SBAyes

Please arrive for this special event by 5:30pm to facilitate onsite registration and seating.

Venue Information:

(Campus Map/Directions link http://www.nsuok.edu/CampusMap/Tahlequah.aspx)

Notes:

• There is no cost to attend this function although seating is limited. Onsite and offsite participants can utilize social networks such as facebook.com/sbagov and twitter.com/sbagov to share information on this special activity.  Entrepreneurs are also welcome to participate on SBA's dedicated online community via www.sba.gov/young.  Event hashtag: #SBAyes
• We ask that all on-site participants turn mobile devices to silent mode due to webcasting/video taping during the main activity.
• Please contact the event hosts to request special accomodations for onsite attendance at least 5 days prior to the activity. Local SBA offices (see http://www.sba.gov/sba-direct) can also faciliate requests for special accomodations.
• Registration for onsite attendance indicates that each participant recognizes and agrees they may appear on screen during the webcast or as depicted in post-event photographs.
• US SBA and local co-hosts do not endorse individual firms, products or services of those presenting on entrepreneurship panels.
• Additional participants are encouraged to view the session online at www.whitehouse.gov/live and www.sba.gov.
• Learn more about SBA at http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2960
• Visit SBA.gov or call 1-800 U ASK SBA to explore business training opportunities in your community
• Contact SBA at YESummit@sba.gov with questions

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