Mayor Dontario Hardy and SBA Regional Administrator Allen Thomas Invite Local Kinston Entrepreneurs to Town Hall 

Join U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Regional Administrator Allen Thomas and Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy during a Small Business Town Hall on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at the NCDOT Division Office in Kinston, NC from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.  

This event is designed for potential and existing small business owners in Kinston and surrounding areas to learn about loan programs, business counseling and training, and resources to help take their small businesses to the next level of growth.  

Featured Guests:  

• Allen Thomas, SBA Regional Administrator 

• Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy 

Event Highlights:  

• Fireside Chat with Mayor Hardy and Regional Administrator Thomas

• Panel of small business experts to discuss everything from funding for your small business to starting and growing your own small business 

This event is FREE, open to the public, space is limited, and advance registration is required.

Registration for the event: Kinston Small Business Town Hall Registration 

Members of the media are invited to attend this event. To coordinate media interviews, please contact SBA Regional Communications Director Lola Kress @ lola.kress@sba.gov.

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 sba.gov.