Congressman Veasey Announces Small Business Events to Promote Jobs and the DFW Economy

May 21, 2013

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Marc Veasey is partnering with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help constituents in Congressional District 33 learn what specific programs are available to help promote their small businesses.

Congressman Veasey will host a small business event at the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce on July 26, from 8:30-12:00pm. The event will feature Congressman Veasey, the SBA, procurement officers and certified small business leaders.

Leading up to this event, Congressman Veasey is working with the SBA to inform constituents about how to become certified to qualify for set-aside and sole source contracts with federal buyers. The SBA offers year-round workshops across the country. In June and July, the following workshops will be held in Dallas and Fort Worth:

JUNE

June 3 – 10am-12pm at the Bill J. Priest Institute, 1402 Corinth St., Dallas

June 5 – 10am-12pm at the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office, 4300 Amon Carter Blvd., Ste 114, Fort Worth

JULY

July 1 - 10am-12pm at the Bill J. Priest Institute, 1402 Corinth St., Dallas

July 3 – 10am-12pm at the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office, 4300 Amon Carter Blvd., Ste 114, Fort Worth

Representing the newly created 33^rd congressional district, Congressman Marc Veasey is committed to creating jobs and growing the local Dallas-Fort Worth economy. He is fighting in Congress for well-paying jobs and for Middle Class families across the 33^rd District. The Small Business Administration provides assistance to small businesses across the country, including minority, women and veteran-owned businesses.

Issues:Blue Collar Jobs