Shelly Gillis, Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration, will provide an overview of SBA programs and services. This workshop aims to provide a better understanding of the various programs and services offered by the SBA that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.
Topics to include: The SBA Resource Partner Network – Learn how the MSBDC, CWE, VBOC and SCORE can help through Business Training, & One-on-One Mentoring | Access to Capital – SBA backed Loan Programs.
Shelly Gillis is an Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration Massachusetts District Office. She’s passionate about supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Commonwealth by connecting them with information, community partners and resources.
Formerly with for the US Census Bureau for 13 years, she was involved in both field operations and Decennial Census promotion in the Boston area. She has a background in sales and marketing, having worked as an award-winning sales representative and sales manager with Entertainment Publications in Massachusetts.