Join us for a power-packed Lunch & Learn focused on how Small Business Administration (SBA) programs can unlock opportunities for your commercial clients—and even your own ventures. Sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company.

From loan guarantees and export assistance to HUBZone and 8(a) certifications, you’ll get a fast-paced overview of federal resources that fuel small business growth and real estate investment.

Presented by Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Louisiana District Office, this session will cover:

• SBA loan options, including 7(a), 504, and microloans
• Certifications for women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses
• Federal contracting programs and procurement strategies

We will also be joined by SBA lending experts Brian Oatsvall, Business Development Officer, and Thomas Ogg, Market Manager, of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company. Lunch and networking from 11:30 AM–12:00 PM. The program starts promptly at noon.

Whether you’re advising a client looking to buy a property or you’re a small business owner yourself, this is your chance to learn how SBA programs can help you move deals forward. Free to CID members and $25 for non-CID members; non-CID members who wish to attend should contact cidmembership@nomar.org to sign up.